I wonder how does it compare with other DDC such as Douk Audio U2 Pro, Singxer F-1 or Topping D10S, I have bought the D10S(I use Spdif output) recently but have found there are many other options around the same price. Edit: I see you have more videos on the subject, Thanks!!!
Hi, Thank you very much for this review. I have a Yamaha RN803 amp in which i am streaming High res music through airplay. It has a ESS DAC built in. It does not have any USB input however. If I buy this SMSL and connect my macbook to it via USB and the optical output to my Yamaha, do you think I would get better sound? I found that airplay does not support High res audio. Looking forward to your reply.
Absolutely do that, you'll be surprised by the quality difference. If possible try to use coaxial spdif rather than optical (if you can), this way you're avoiding two more signal conversions along the way.
Absolutely do that, you'll be surprised by the quality difference. If possible try to use coaxial spdif rather than optical (if you can), this way you're avoiding two more signal conversions along the way.
Currently on Wiim ultra Ares 2 via usb Buchardt i150 (pre) Luxman LRS Does putting this between the wiim and ares 2 make any audible improvements? Does ares 2 has a good usb input??
@@JC.LC. yes it will but X26 Pro already has very good USB input. I know as I have one :) It can be improved but only by something on Singxer SU-6 level
@k4syx thanks for your reply. I'm looking to use the X26's I2S input. I was looking at the singxer and the Gustard U18, but I wanted to experiment with something cheaper first to see if it made a difference or not.
@@psicoloramarockprogresivop6209 Singxer is serious stuff for serious DAC. Meaning it's better, but you'll hear the difference with higher quality DAC converters only
I wonder how does it compare with other DDC such as Douk Audio U2 Pro, Singxer F-1 or Topping D10S, I have bought the D10S(I use Spdif output) recently but have found there are many other options around the same price.
Edit: I see you have more videos on the subject, Thanks!!!
Hi, Thank you very much for this review. I have a Yamaha RN803 amp in which i am streaming High res music through airplay. It has a ESS DAC built in. It does not have any USB input however. If I buy this SMSL and connect my macbook to it via USB and the optical output to my Yamaha, do you think I would get better sound? I found that airplay does not support High res audio. Looking forward to your reply.
Absolutely do that, you'll be surprised by the quality difference. If possible try to use coaxial spdif rather than optical (if you can), this way you're avoiding two more signal conversions along the way.
Absolutely do that, you'll be surprised by the quality difference. If possible try to use coaxial spdif rather than optical (if you can), this way you're avoiding two more signal conversions along the way.
Hello, my question is whether it is necessary to put a DAC type SMLS SU-1 MQA MQA-CD between this device and the amplifier.Thanks
@@henkiepda this is DDC (digital to digital converter) so yes, it does not work with any analog signals
Im still testing the one I purchased right now
Currently on
Wiim ultra
Ares 2 via usb
Buchardt i150 (pre)
Luxman LRS
Does putting this between the wiim and ares 2 make any audible improvements?
Does ares 2 has a good usb input??
It will help because its more about Wiim having shitty output than Ares USB input quality :)
@k4syx thats what i thought haha thanks for this! :D
Hi, how can I use this with WiiM mini and chord mojo 2? Thanks in advance.
I'd connect WiIM here via USB and use optical or coax for Mojo 2
Hello. So, I have been looking at this unit to be able to convert my usb to I2S and then to my Gustard X26PRO. Will that work?
Thanks.
@@JC.LC. yes it will but X26 Pro already has very good USB input. I know as I have one :)
It can be improved but only by something on Singxer SU-6 level
@k4syx thanks for your reply. I'm looking to use the X26's I2S input. I was looking at the singxer and the Gustard U18, but I wanted to experiment with something cheaper first to see if it made a difference or not.
Is better than singxer ddc or sound the same? Thankss!
@@psicoloramarockprogresivop6209 Singxer is serious stuff for serious DAC. Meaning it's better, but you'll hear the difference with higher quality DAC converters only
Does it support DTS multichannel ?
@@Hong-zt3nk no, it's pure stereo
@@k4syx Thanks for your reply.
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