USB-C to 3.5mm adapters (DAC) - Let's find the best

Mar 19, 2022 at 5:32 AM Post #3,706 of 6,981
The DC05 is magnitudes better then any DAP under 100€.
+1 and 05 more rounded, refined, less edgy / rough then 03/04 The Cirrus Logic Siblings ( more on sterile side IMO )
 
Mar 19, 2022 at 6:29 PM Post #3,711 of 6,981
pulled the trigger on

XDUOO Link2 Bal USB DAC and returning S9 pro​

 
Mar 20, 2022 at 12:27 AM Post #3,712 of 6,981
ya $$ no thanks
Just remember the price is justified: R2R dacs are more expensive based on the number of proprietary components (especially to build a decent dac using the R2R typology) versus delta sigma dac chip dacs. So don't just look at price point from a macro viewpoint. The truth is the RU6 is truly analogue sounding versus the other ESS and Cirrus Logic dongle dacs that I possess. Thus, one could argue the price point is definitely worth it.
 
Mar 20, 2022 at 9:01 AM Post #3,715 of 6,981
ESS says the 9281 max out is 2V
Many dongels with this chip are above 2V. So that means that they also have a extra headphone amp?
 
Mar 20, 2022 at 11:36 AM Post #3,719 of 6,981
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