I was looking for a small DAC for my surround installation. I was considering the Chord Qutest, but to my surprise this little DAC cleaned up the sound. Especially the voices were much more natural, the bass more thighter and also the instruments are renderend very clean.
PS I lost the DAC in the new TV box, since it’s only digital. I’am glad i lost it, because i already wanted to upgrade the Center speaker, because the voices were not clear enough, I have an NAD surround connected to upgraded Focals and Kef 5005. As stereo amplifier i have the Audionet WATT + DNC connected to the upgraded focals.
All by all i recommend this DAC absolutely and can’t wait to try other supposedly better DAC’s