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QUOTE(engseng @ Aug 26 2022, 06:52 PM)
Thanks for sharing and it's great to know that they are doing so in the current global market situation. But unfortunately, I've made the purchase and expecting delivery to arrive by tomorrow or Monday.
Thx buddy. Which is the one you'd buy if you were in my position?
Topping E30 ii - 2022 model, dual AKM chips, has a remote control, DAC will lock your computer volume to maximum so you will control the volume using either the DAC (Pre-Amp mode) or speaker (DAC mode). Needs one USB for data input, another USB for 5V power supply.
Topping D10s - 2020 model, single ESS chip, has balanced and non-balanced model, no remote control, single USB for data and power, has optical out so it can be used as a passthrough to other DACs/speaker optical input.
iFi Audio Zen Air - 2022 model, Burr Brown chip, supports MQA, analogue volume dial, 6.3mm headphone jack
DAC should be connected using RCA cables to the speakers.
This post has been edited by engseng: Feb 15 2023, 09:21 AM
Topping E30 ii - 2022 model, dual AKM chips, has a remote control, DAC will lock your computer to maximum so you will control the volume using either the DAC (Pre-Amp mode) or speaker (DAC mode). Needs one USB for data input, another USB for 5V power supply.
Topping D10s - 2020 model, single ESS chip, has balanced and non-balanced model, no remote control, single USB for data and power, has optical out so it can be used as a passthrough to other DACs/speaker optical input.
iFi Audio Zen Air - 2022 model, Burr Brown chip, supports MQA, analogue volume dial, 6.3mm headphone jack
DAC should be connected using RCA cables to the speakers.
I cannot find any reviews for this DAC yet but it is the successor to the MKII version. 2022 model, uses USB-C ports, AKM chip, can be positioned horizontally or vertically, has remote control.
Hi Guys. I need your advice. I've Swan M50W speaker and want to connect DAC from PC/PS5. Budget 1K below, which DAC can recommend? Fiio K5 Pro / Topping DX3 Pro+ / Fiio K7 / others?
Hi Guys. I need your advice. I've Swan M50W speaker and want to connect DAC from PC/PS5. Budget 1K below, which DAC can recommend? Fiio K5 Pro / Topping DX3 Pro+ / Fiio K7 / others?
If you're not using the headphone out, then a pure DAC will do and is usually much cheaper.
I'm using dx3 myself and it's really convenient with the remote and the multiple input/output options.
Hi Guys, im looking for amplifier recommendation to pair with my old klipsch KG4.2 and KG1.2V as my old onkyo TX-SV717PRO just die on me.
Basically model that im looking to get it replace either by Onkyo NR696 or Onkyo NR6100 , budget not exceeding 6k.
Appreciate any other brand recommendation and why ? where usually you guys shop in KL where they offer the best price? as i get my quote from StyleLaser from Cheras.
hi guys/sifus... am currently using sennheisers HD 25 headphones, my pc setup comes with M Audio Super DAC and it does so well to amplify and drive the 25, no problems at all.. with the current samsungs s23 i am unable to find a dongle to use my 25 so i guess will need a portable amp so i can take the 25 out and about... ive tried the sony xm5 for portability by it fell short i listen to techno a lot .. thank you in advance if anybody here can recommend me a good portable amp/dac
hi guys/sifus... am currently using sennheisers HD 25 headphones, my pc setup comes with M Audio Super DAC and it does so well to amplify and drive the 25, no problems at all.. with the current samsungs s23 i am unable to find a dongle to use my 25 so i guess will need a portable amp so i can take the 25 out and about... ive tried the sony xm5 for portability by it fell short i listen to techno a lot .. thank you in advance if anybody here can recommend me a good portable amp/dac
Creative Sound Blaster X1 has plenty of power, should be able to blast your HD25 loud enough.
thank you for your suggestion... ive bought the sony xm5 couple of days back and am blown away by the noise cancelling.. it is somehow weird but enticing to use i guess the evolution of tech vs old school !!! might have to live with 2 headphones for now..