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  1. Petch

    Question What do I need, does it exist? Looking for desktop speaker and headphone solution with L/R balance

    Hi everyone, I'm looking to upgrade my desktop PC audio if someone could please help I'll list my requirements and hopefully someone can point me in the right direction. It can be a single device or multiple, but I'd like to do this on a budget (under £1000, a fraction of that if possible) 1)...
  2. D

    Question Best 3.5mm to USB-C Dongle Dac

    Hi all, What are some of the current best 3.5mm to USB-C dongles that I can use? I've heard of the Apple dongle having great results - is there an equivalent one for Android phones? I've heard of CX-Pro (CX31993) based dongles, JCAlly JM6, ES9038Q2M...? The idea is to plug in my phone, which...
  3. J

    Amplifier SNR in relation to DAC or Input SNR

    Hello. Looking at amp options and specifications I noticed that many have a lower SNR than others and very often lower SNR than the majority of decent DACs or other digital input devices, and this isn't necessarily a price bracket phenomenon. Forgive my ignorance. Theoretically, to realise the...
  4. P

    How would you spin CDs given these options...

    Option 1 (Current setup): Audiolab 9000CDT > COAX SPDIF > Audiolab 9000A (uses the Audiolab's DAC) Option 2: Panasonic DP-UB9000 > Optical or COAX SPDIF > Audiolab 9000A (uses the Audiolab's DAC) Option 3: Panasonic DP-UB9000 > Balanced Analog XLR > Audiolab 9000A (uses the Panasonic's DAC)...
  5. G

    For Sale MYTEK BROOKLYN BRIDGE - Streamer/DAC/Preamp/Headphone Amp/Phono Stage with MCRU LPS included in the price

    This multi purpose unit is in excellent condition, bought January 2023. Comes with matching Linear power supply from MCRU worth £295 included in price (see pic 3). See MCRU website link below for details of Mytek Brooklyn DAC (+) Bridge Linear Power Supply...
  6. LIK

    Signal to DAC from PC / Android

    Hi. When you connect a DAC to hardware via USB, does the hardware send the music data unadulterated to the DAC? I just got an external DAC to connect my PC or Android phone to my amp and speakers. Using Tidal I can set the PC to send the signal to the DAC and with the phone I just plug into...
  7. Z

    For Sale Panasonic DP-UB9000P1K w/ upgraded power supply + DAC modification

    Up for sale is an excellent condition Panasonic DP-UB9000P1K w/ upgraded power supply + DAC modification. Free shipping. details of the modification here: https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisafed4-panasonic-dp-ub9000-4k-blu-ray-player-modification-blu-ray-dvd-universal-players
  8. L

    Question Dac or Streamer??

    Hello! My current set up is: Audiolab 6000a Amp Audiolab 6000t Cd transport Rega planar 1 turntable Pioneer cassette deck Klipsch RP-600M II speakers I’m looking to add either a Dac or streamer into my setup to listen to hi res and if possible MQA files from Quboz or Tidal. I’m also hoping...
  9. B

    Question Connections from streamer to amp

    My Cambridge CXN V2 streamer is connected via coax digital cable to my Arcam A15 amp digital input. Flicking through the manual for the streamer I noticed that connection to the amp in this way bypasses the streamer dac and uses the Arcam dac instead, which I never knew. This appears to me to...
  10. grunviz

    Pre-amplifier system planning

    I am considering my options for my main systems preamplifier. I have a number of systems around my house, all connected to the local LAN via ethernet, I have a lifetime Roon subscription, and 5000 CDs ripped and stored on a NAS with further a copy available on an Intel NUC 12WSHi7 mini PC...
  11. J

    For Sale Yamaha WXC-50 Streamer / DAC / Preamp

    Streaming options include Tidal, Spotify Connect, Qobuz, Airplay and Bluetooth. It has AUX and digital optical TOSLINK audio inputs; outputs include digital coaxial RCA, line and fixed level stereo L/R RCAs, subwoofer and digital optical TOSLINK. This item is used but in perfect condition. It...
  12. Rafa tha cool

    For Sale Topping D10S DAC Black

    Hi avforums, I've had this since Jan '21, bought from amazon and used it plugged into a AVR for awhile in my office before replacing both with a LOXJIE A30 in November '22. It's been in a drawer since, letting it go as hopefully it'll have good use in someone else's hands. Comes with the...
  13. razy60

    Question 5m usb v 5m headphone cable?

    Hi, I currently have a Dac/Amp located at the back of my lounge near my seating position i use this with my Hifiman headphones. Up until recently i was using Bluetooth to listen to audio from a Nvidia Shield both music and video, i have attached a 5m usb cable from the shield to the dac to see...
  14. K

    Question Connecting the IFI Zen DAC V2

    I currently having nothing digital in my system other than a CD/SACD player, but am interested in the above mentioned DAC. Can the IFI Zen DAC V2 be fed via a phone or tablet, both of which have USB 3 ports? I have an analogue only Pre-amp which feeds a power amp. My very limited understanding...
  15. Ed Selley

    Astell & Kern HC4 Portable DAC Review & Comments

    Astell & Kern has taken the company's considerable knowledge of digital and separated it from its portable players. Is the HC4 the best way to enjoy the A&K sound? Read the review. Write your own review for Astell&Kern AK HC4
  16. M

    Question CD Transport and Dac options

    So I have been busy researching a completely new Hi-fi seperates system, mainly to play my CD's. Originally I planned on the Primare CD35 or DD35 transport with an i35 integrated amp with Dac & Prisma. After my research I am now thinking about a Jays Transport but have no idea which Dac...
  17. A

    Question Where is my week link?

    Currently using the following setup for : Topping E30 mkII DAC --> Hitachi SR-604 (G class, Dynaharmony) --> Klipsch PR150M + BK XXL 400 sub E30 MKII - Well, it's a decent DAC Hitachi SR-604 (G class, Dynaharmony) - recapped and tuned 4-5 years ago Used to be around $400 back in 1970s...
  18. M

    Eversolo DMP-A6 or Singxer SU-2?

    Eversolo streamer or Singxer SU-2 DDC? Hang fire, I'll get there in due course but feel the need to prepare the way. In the past, I've used both the Douk audio U2 and U2 pro digital to digital convertors (DDCs) to try to optimise the sound of mainly ripped FLACs stored on my laptop. They...
  19. J

    DAC Set Up Question

    Hi, I am looking got some help as I am somewhat confused! I have an Eversolo A8 Streamer with a built in DAC. A Musical Fidelity M6SCD CD Player also with a built in DAC, and Musical Fidelity M8Pre Amp with M8 Power Amp. I want the MF Pre Amp to handle the DAC Duties - I am just not sure how...
  20. H

    Yamaha Streamers - Digital Output

    In my 2nd system (starting to become the main one these days) I currently have a Yamaha WX10 as a streamer for Spotify, into a Lyngdorf TDA2200. I would like to see if there is any improvement using the DAC in the Lyngdorf, and wondering if anyone has tried the NP-S303 or WCX-50 as a digital...
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