Aug 2 2012, 10:01 PM
QUOTE(Quazacolt @ Aug 2 2012, 09:55 PM)
from my perspective, if the upgrade over my existing setup is insignificant, i dont see a point in spending an extra cent.
This DAC is meant to give you ALOT for a LITTLE money.
No real reason to get this when you're already comfortable with a Buffallo II level DAC.
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in other words, i am using DACport (or more specifically LX ver without the internal amp) as a benchmark, as it is very heavily priced, however it isnt that much better than my creative sound card running on ASIO. at least, it isnt good enough for me to splurge 1k for it is what i'm trying to say.
precisely.
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so having something so small, without having all the fancy capacitors and whatever engineering marvels that we might see in a higher ranged DAC, that also usually sports a dedicated power supply/source requirement too, just have a lot to prove for itself. (which i also request for an audition naturally)
There is no need for a dedicated PSU, the thing is already regulated with a LDO!
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lastly not having cover, for something that i will probably never move at all plugging in my pc's back ports, which the pc is sitting on the floor level, is just asking for lots of dust or dirt to accumulate. over time, this could potentially have static damage or have further accelerated oxidization on the unit itself. i'm sure this could at least be a valid concern and a good suggestion to be put into consideration, no?
That is honestly his style 
It helps to bring down cost a lot. Go dig up his old thread. It was already like this back then.
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) Gonna test it with my IEMs next to get a better "feel".
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