So is this DAC sound better than soundcard like prodigy hd2?

Wish to get one and try but kinda busy, soli chchyong89 ffk today, i see whetehr I can make it tomorrow.. lol

Just got my pcm2704 from chchyong89, I would say this little DAC really shine for its price. I bet you can get anything closer with the price of below RM100.

Basically, the sound is much much cleaner and detailed compared to onboard soundcard. I never test it with my DDM, but my aged sony MDR-EX85 is enough to tell the difference. Vocal is clean with fuller body though sometime might sound a bit dry. (Maybe used to my prodigy HD2)

Staging is okay, bass is deep but roll off slightly too early for my taste. Overall this card really good for replacing onboard soundcard, or even some entry level Cxxxxx soundcard. Excel in vocal and jazz.

Yeah, will try it out and see how's the improvement. So far its good, i will say its really good, for the price it takes.
This little SC really synergy well with my Sony MDR-EX85, makes my earphone come to live again. The mid is slightly recessed with my sony before this, with the curve towards slight rock,, now its quite neutral.

I am enjoying music from this just as much as i enjoy the music from my HD2.. no joke.

Tested this USB with Fireye I amp, surprisingly good and out of my expectation. I am using FA-003 headphone for testing, vocal is full of emotion, wet and details, bass adequate.

Anyhow, this DAC not so good with fast tempo type of music, for jazz and acoustic its good..

It's when I pair it with Fireye amp, but not bad when use it alone. Seriously its not that slow and it won't be notice normally. I only can sense it when I use it with my ddm where it might smear the detail a bit, not serious though.
For the price, very acceptable and since its a mini card, the signature of burr brown is quite clear, good for those that wish to try it.

Just curious, is burr brown DAC features "detail and clean" presentation? I am not used to the sound signature with burr brown chip but I can sense that AKM4396 in prodigy HD2 is smoother but not as detail as this USB DAC (BB chip)

How should I say, when I listen through this USB DAC, I will focus on details presented but I never do that on Prodigy HD2. For me it's kinda analytical while HD2 really present the song with emotion.

I know it's kinda unfair to compare it with HD2, just curious whether it's the sound signature of BB chip. I listened to my friend's STX, also very very detail and impressive, but cold sounding.

Any pro can enlighten me on this?

Wow so fast let go adi? Why not happy with this DAC huh?

Double amplification will only make the scenario even worst. Didn't see much problem if connect your C3 with the USB soundcard since your C3 with built in amplifier unless the amp inside is very low power.

I tried connect it with Aego, the sound is good and only 40% of the volume is needed to sound loud and clear.