SMSL SU-1

[Jbucla2005]

Anyone using one of these? I think it's amazing.

 

[Jbucla2005]

It’s so good I could sell my Bifrost 2/64 and buy 8 of those! Seriously. I just don’t know how well the USB works yet.

 

[bru87tr]

Just bought one.

 

[6n6p]

Just bought one.

It’s so good I could sell my Bifrost 2/64 and buy 8 of those! Seriously. I just don’t know how well the USB works yet.

Do you still enjoy it? I got one myself and I am impressed. I am also considering to sell my Bifrost 2/64.

 

[mkj22]

How are the higher trim SU series? It is hard finding a good used deal on the su-1 so might have to go higher up but want whats good about the su-1.

 

[staymetal]

paired with a Topping L30 II amp , it is a good sounding unit this SU-1 but i stopped using it , because I didn't like the vocals positioning . I prefer vocal placement to be slightly more forward.

 

[6n6p]

paired with a Topping L30 II amp , it is a good sounding unit this SU-1 but i stopped using it , because I didn't like the vocals positioning . I prefer vocal placement to be slightly more forward.

Same here, it sounds pleasant but have a bit rough edges.

 

[staymetal]

Same here, it sounds pleasant but have a bit rough edges.

I have used a dozen and more of DACs and for 60 euro the price i bought it , it is phenomenal . But soundstage is flat there is not 3D dimensionality it is nicely placed in the soundstage but for 60 EU you cannot expect everything , you get what you pay and vocals are a bit more distant than what i normally like , and it also has a very slight bite on the highs . I guess it also has to do with pairing it with the right headphone or IEM . I think warm sets benefit greatly from SU-1 unlike neutral or bright devices .

 

[6n6p]

I have used a dozen and more of DACs and for 60 euro the price i bought it , it is phenomenal . But soundstage is flat there is not 3D dimensionality it is nicely placed in the soundstage but for 60 EU you cannot expect everything , you get what you pay and vocals are a bit more distant than what i normally like , and it also has a very slight bite on the highs . I guess it also has to do with pairing it with the right headphone or IEM . I think warm sets benefit greatly from SU-1 unlike neutral or bright devices .

At this price, SU-1 is awesome. Personally, I feel it's better than a lot low/mid priced Dacs, I had Wiim ultra and Xduoo TA-22 back then. I think SU-1 is a clear winner, or maybe I just preferred AKM sounds.

 

[Hummer25]

Try using the SMSL SU1 with a linear power supply and DDC and its starts to sound seriously good.

 

[staymetal]

Try using the SMSL SU1 with a linear power supply and DDC and its starts to sound seriously good.

any recommendations ? Thank you !

 

[Hummer25]

any recommendations ? Thank you !

My recommendation would be a LPS from aliexpress 5v output - plenty to choose from but BRZhifi are good. For a cheap DDC I would suggest the Douk Audio U2 Pro.

 

[staymetal]

My recommendation would be a LPS from aliexpress 5v output - plenty to choose from but BRZhifi are good. For a cheap DDC I would suggest the Douk Audio U2 Pro.

thank you i will try this

 

[bru87tr]

The SU-1 is great, but it should be priced lower. I also have the Topping E30 II Lite, it’s also good.