Anyone looking for SMSL SU DAC there is an active drop in massdrop for 199
Also I see It on sale for 212 in many websites
Also I see It on sale for 212 in many websites
As long as you have digital out of your transport it should work, right?Interested in jumping on this drop, but does anyone know if I’d be able to use my Android-based XDP-100R as a transport (via OTG cable/output into the SU-8’s USB) with this?
Something of a deal-breaker since my headphone setup is a side table setup next to a lounge chair and using a laptop/desktop isn’t really an option.
I know people have been using the 100R with the Mojo although I’m unsure how universal the OTG connection is with other DACs.
Hi, I'm reading up on this and the D50 DAC. They are basically the same right? Also, using the SU-8 DAC, can i connect the XLR outs to a stereo power amp and connect the RCA outs to a powered subwoofer? Then, the SU-8 would act as a preamp while using the remote to control volume?
This is what I do. I use the SU-8 XLR--> Crown XLS2502 and RCA-> Powered Sub
Also, Shenzhenaudio currently has the SU-8 V2+SH-8+DA-8 for $480 shipped. Pretty dang good deal.
Personally I prefer the SMSL setup, I have an SH-8 and while it is no THX789 it does perform admirably for the money. Able to drive both my HE-560 and 6XX with ease. I own both the DX7s and SU-8/SH-8 combo. As far as DAC sections go they trade blows. The SH-8 however I felt was superior to the DX7s integrated amp. I bought the combo from Shenzhen, so I'll be selling the brand new SH-8 for pretty cheap since it'll be an extra.
The screen doesn't really limit anything to be honest. The remote for the SU-8 works on the SH-8 as does the rotary dial well enough. I just max out the DAC and use the AMP, quite simple really.