Has anyone tried one yet?
I note that they warn about 'pop' on shutdown, and the crossover disable is weird.
I note that they warn about 'pop' on shutdown, and the crossover disable is weird.
Mulitple ADCs, multiple DACs, and DSP, all for $150? Depends on what kind of sound quality one finds satisfactory, it would seem. Can't do any of those things very well at that price, IMHO.
It does indeed seem to be in the 'too good to be true' area, and that was thinking it as a $250 device (which is what Dayton have as list).
And the manual and 'tech specs' completely fails to discuss the sampling rates, S/N etc.
Still, I wonder how bad it has to be before its not a fun toy for $150.
I do wish there was something like this for $500, even if the configuration is some godawful XML or JSON and I have to write a GUI. Plenty of pricey options.
(Ideally, something like this with 2 in 6 out and VCO-controlled outputs with a volume control knob)
Obsessed by price or actual performance? The latest "high end" chips cost a matter of a few $ each. I don't own one, yet, but would not dismiss it on price. Unless one like's to buy the badge on the front??
Check the MiniDSP line. many of those also have digital I/O for those who do not believe a Sub £3000 DAC can sound any good! I have a 4x10HD and I am very happy with it.
And don't fear low cost. If a manufacturer makes tens of thousands of something the R&D cost is spread thin. Boutique audio R&D is second only to marketing in final product cost.
Yes Mark..it's the implementation, not the component cost. Analogue chips are also very cheap...as are resisters and capacitors (pence bought in this volume).
But I would be interested in a technical review, but frankly little hope of that as we live in a world of user "You Tube reviews/ ill informed opinions" and subjectivism for many decades. But my guess, given the box it is in and the complete lack of knobs/displays/etc, plus Dayton's reputation as a company...it has every chance of being pretty good!
But I would be interested in a technical review, but frankly little hope of that as we live in a world of user "You Tube reviews/ ill informed opinions" and subjectivism for many decades. But my guess, given the box it is in and the complete lack of knobs/displays/etc, plus Dayton's reputation as a company...it has every chance of being pretty good!
I installed one in my car last summer. I've not tried it in my home system but am very happy with the sound in the car. The Bluetooth dongle also works great. It is a great problem solver for the car.
I see that they have a firmware update now. I've not been able to find what has changed. I am always reluctant to update without knowing.
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Thanks for the images and commentary- google translate is not playing- it has improved drastically!
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