I've ordered this unit for $140 CAD for my stereo hifi stack specifically to plug my phone into using a USB C to USB B cable as I do NOT trust the DAC's that hang from your phone like a dongle. Excited to see what kind of quality boost I get over just using AUX from my phone into my tube preamp. Thanks for this review it came in very handy researching this DAC and now I know it is possible to have this DAC in "DAC only mode" as I have zero need for any amplification done from this unit. Very professional video!
@Not_Flint7 ай бұрын
I purchased one in Canada as well yesterday and am pairing it with a heretic amp from schiit for some 250 ohm headphones
@carminedesanto67468 ай бұрын
GM ☕️ I run the Topping E50 DAC with an IFI power supply ..being fed with the Wiim Pro streamer..and it’s pretty dam good! Great video 👍👍
@spamcan92088 ай бұрын
lol I appreciate you delayed the satisfaction of peeling the protective wrap off for us.
@AndrewMarsin26 күн бұрын
In DAC mode, I only see the number "96" on the display... Regardless of which files I play 44.1 - 192 or even large DTS (.ds) files. What could be the reason?
@PrimeAudioReviews24 күн бұрын
Check your Windows sound settings.
@donalonso27858 ай бұрын
How does it sound compared to the SMSL SU-1?
@Ron.Sarker8 ай бұрын
same ques... I gotta know... I don't mind a little bass boost though.
@PrimeAudioReviews8 ай бұрын
Super close but a little better iibh
@JoseFerreira-zb7wh8 ай бұрын
had the same doubt.
@user-pq1hh7dk3c7 ай бұрын
Одинаково. Я имею оба. Оба прозрачные по звуку. Отличить их невозможно.
@GROW_YT_VIEWS_1518 ай бұрын
Here before this hits 100,000 views
@jamesvozar16 ай бұрын
Like and subbed, just a quick question please, if i connect this DAC to my windows laptop via usb will the remote work for volume control?, some confusing feedback on amazon reviews regarding this. thanks mate, james.
@PrimeAudioReviews6 ай бұрын
Yes, the volume can be controlled with the remote in preamp mode. BUT if it's in full DAC mode (fixed-level volume out), then it will stay at 100%.
@jamesvozar16 ай бұрын
@@PrimeAudioReviews Thank you very much for the quick reply. Appreciate that.
@dickdeveraux5 ай бұрын
Forgive me but I'm not really following. Does "preamp mode" still use the dac chip? I plan to use this with a fosi za3 amp and source pc via USB and tv via optical. Will I still be able to remote control volume in optical?
@PrimeAudioReviews5 ай бұрын
Yes, it uses the DAC chip and yes, you can control volume with optical out.
@robertaucoin26518 ай бұрын
Can you hook one of these to a regular home stereo? I bought one and i can’t seam to get it working. I’m running an ipad as my player and i’m trying to go into a Marantz Se-4023. I’ve tried everything just can’t get it working. if you could take time out of your day i would much appreciate it.
@PrimeAudioReviews8 ай бұрын
You need a Lightning to USB B cable/adapter. I'm not sure if they even exist but I'd be surprised if it couldn't be done. It would have been easier with the Topping MX3s which has a USB-C input.
@ant_davis7 ай бұрын
@@PrimeAudioReviewsyou could use a usb hub. Thats what I’m using for mine.
@beehype46and28 ай бұрын
Comment for da algorithm Streak count: 306
@radiofreealbemuth3 ай бұрын
Can i ask what is your favorite dac amp setup for iems and headphones?
@PrimeAudioReviews3 ай бұрын
I like the SMSL SU-9 Ultra/Topping E70V + Topping L70 combo or the SMSL DO300EX. Both have single-ended and balanced which is convenient for all the different headphones and iems I cycle through.
@radiofreealbemuth3 ай бұрын
@@PrimeAudioReviews ah, the SMSL SU-9 Ultra sounds appealing to me, because you said that it has a black background. can i ask how it compares to the E70V and SMSL DO300EX?
@PrimeAudioReviews3 ай бұрын
@radiofreealbemuth it's a standalone DAC. It has better components and audio quality. But it's a DAC only with no headphones amp.
@radiofreealbemuth3 ай бұрын
@@PrimeAudioReviews ah, I see. The DO300EX is a dac amp combo, and yet somehow it's still cheaper, even though it shares the same dac chip setup as the SU9 Ultra 😳 I'm guessing the Ultra is more expensive because you get that mythical black background. I've never tried a dac amp with a black background with my iems, so the concept sounds very enticing to me
@shaunyweaver11448 ай бұрын
That’s a smsl su 1 in disguise and I claim my fiver .