I can see how my comment sounds harsh devoid of context. So let me flesh it out a little.
Whether a DAC sounds good or not is largely in my view a matter of personal taste. When I started playing around with DACs around 10 years ago I found the first multibit DAC I listened to (TDA1543) a tad too bland. I missed all that 'detail' which I'd become accustomed to in S-D DACs. These days - having educated my ears over a decade or so - I find 'detail' to be fake and can't spend very long listening to it. Hence my 'borderline unlistenable' comment - it wasn't intended to be dismissive just that I won't devote much attention to that kind of tonal balance.
The DAC I (and my wife) spend time listening to is the one I linked to, one of my own design.
Whether a DAC sounds good or not is largely in my view a matter of personal taste. When I started playing around with DACs around 10 years ago I found the first multibit DAC I listened to (TDA1543) a tad too bland. I missed all that 'detail' which I'd become accustomed to in S-D DACs. These days - having educated my ears over a decade or so - I find 'detail' to be fake and can't spend very long listening to it. Hence my 'borderline unlistenable' comment - it wasn't intended to be dismissive just that I won't devote much attention to that kind of tonal balance.
The DAC I (and my wife) spend time listening to is the one I linked to, one of my own design.
Yes. Also I wonder if they heard it through less than great amplification and speakers/headphones?
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Another joker perhaps? 😀 : This seems to work as Usb-dac and has some quite usefull features and then some. I think its a quite resent design. Will probably perform better with a more powerfull powersupply than the one that comes with it:
https://www.amazon.com/Moukey-Bluetooth-Power-Amplifier-System/dp/B08H4R221Z
https://www.amazon.com/Moukey-Bluetooth-Power-Amplifier-System/dp/B08H4R221Z
Loxjie A30 as Chris mentions could be a great choice if you dont listen loud and your headphones are effisient. Nice measurements here: Loxjie A30 Amplifier Review | Audio Science Review (ASR) Forum
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@abraxalito Yes I understand, it all comes down to a matter of tastes. As said earlier I have too many projects for building a diy sound system right now so I am looking for something simpler. Thanks for your input though!
@Guerilla Unfortunately those boxes are too big for my very limited desk space!
The Loxjie A30 is super interesting, too bad it seems to be unavailable everywhere I looked, even on their official aliexpress store. This proves to be more difficult than I imagined!
@Guerilla Unfortunately those boxes are too big for my very limited desk space!
The Loxjie A30 is super interesting, too bad it seems to be unavailable everywhere I looked, even on their official aliexpress store. This proves to be more difficult than I imagined!
Anybody has heard the Drop O2 Headphone Amplifier?
Drop: Passions lead here
The Massdrop x Grace Design Standard DAC that goes with it seems to be well received.
Drop: Passions lead here
Drop: Passions lead here
The Massdrop x Grace Design Standard DAC that goes with it seems to be well received.
Drop: Passions lead here
Tiny: US $7.03 25%OFF | 2*50W Bluetooth 5.0 Speaker Class D Audio Power Amplifier 30W~200W HiFi Stereo Mini USB Music Sound Card App Digital AMP
2*50W Bluetooth 5.0 Speaker Class D Audio Power Amplifier 30W~200W HiFi Stereo Mini USB Music Sound Card App Digital AMP|Amplifier| - AliExpress
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2*50W Bluetooth 5.0 Speaker Class D Audio Power Amplifier 30W~200W HiFi Stereo Mini USB Music Sound Card App Digital AMP|Amplifier| - AliExpress
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Older list of amps with good headphone output:
Integrated Amplifiers and Preamplifier with Good, Great or Excellent Headphones Output - Contribute to a LIST of amps! | Headphone Reviews and Discussion - Head-Fi.org
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Integrated Amplifiers and Preamplifier with Good, Great or Excellent Headphones Output - Contribute to a LIST of amps! | Headphone Reviews and Discussion - Head-Fi.org
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For anyone interested, I ordered the Loxjie D30 and SMSL SA-36A PRO. I will start from there and see in the future I might upgrade for a better one.
Thanks everyone for your help!
Thanks everyone for your help!