I bought this DAC in Dezember 2024 at AUDIOPHONIC.
PROS:
Excellent packaging and fast delivery.
Unboxing:
Due to low outside temperature, I waited for the unboxing 24 h after delivery (problem is condensation of cold equipment in warm rooms: ) Then everthing was all right as reported in the packing list.
Installation:
I use a DAPHILE SW with(old WIN7 labtop PC with I7 processor and 12 GB RAM and new installed SD-harddisc since 2021.
I use the DAPHILE upsampling process 44/16 to 192/24 with internal volume control. So i am able to control the SW via a LENOVO tablet (2 applications have to run at the same time on the tablet (DAPHILE in Browser to select playlist and PLAY-FROM-RAM-Mode and SQUEEZER for volume control.
Easy Plug-and-Play with DAPHILE. No driver needed.
I use chinch output of the DAC , which have to be selected with remote control (RC).
The delivered USB-cable is a little bit stiff, but sounds better then old USB-cable of Pro-Ject DAC DS even in 192/24 mode. I was suprised.
Filter options (PCM-mode) after testing i fixed F-4 as best.
SOUND impressions: (after one week of intensive checks)
I'm using electrostatic loudspeakers ES300 and DIY dipol bass in my special symmetic layouted listening room:
- strong low bass - very controlled much better then before
- upper bass - more controlled
- mids - charming voices, focused in the center.
- soundstage - very deep and wide impression,
- hights - awesome bells and pecussions, very airy.
Never heared DOORS-Raiders on the Storm with such emotions.
Others:
Bluetooth is working with my smartphone, but not important for me.
Both Digital Inputs have'nt been tested - no use.
CONTS:
No battery for the remote control supplied. (2x AAA)
Conclusion:
May be there is a better DAC available, but for me the measured specifications and the sound are excellent.
Before I read a lot of reviews in the internet.
Now I have choosen the best choice with the TOPPING DAC E70Velvet.
I recommend this DAC for AUDIOPHILES,