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Description
- AKM high-end AK 4493 and carefully customized to maximize performance.
- 2 Japanese NDK clocks with extremely low phase noise, which significantly reduces the JITTER of the system
- Built-in high-quality power supply modules that deliver ultra-high performance with just USB power.
- Built-in gravity accelerometer switches the screen automatically!
- Compatible with cell phones, iPad, computers and other devices and compatible with Android, Apple system.
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Customer Reviews
When it comes to budget desktop DACs in the $100/- range, the choice usually boils down to either the Topping E30, the SMSL Sanskrit 10th MkII, or the (slightly cheaper) Schiit Modi 3+ DAC.
I originally got the Topping E30 for a very specific requirement, i.e. to use as an external DAC for a decade-old Yamaha CDC-697 CD player, which is paired with an equally old Yamaha R-S300 stereo receiver. Yamaha tends to use Burr-Brown DACs in their equipment, which tend to be very warm, smooth and lush. When paired with the R-S300 stereo receiver, which also is a warm-sounding amplifier, it eventually became a case of too much of the same thing.
That is when I decided to try out a more current, external DAC; and having heard good things about the AK4493 chip's implementation in the Topping E30, went ahead and bought it. However, it turned out that the newer models of the E30 had replaced the SPDIF receiver from an AK4118 receiver chip to a Cirrus Logic CS8416 chip, which was known to have clock synchronization issues with SPDIF outputs from most old CD players, resulting in frequent skipping/missing of sound.
No such problems had been reported by anyone with the SPDIF receiver chip inside the SK10 MkII, and so, I replaced the E30 with that. It works fine as an external DAC with my old CD player, although reviews on Audio Science Review have reported that jitter is significantly higher on the SPDIF input when compared to the USB input. However, for 16-bit/44.1KHz CD music listening thru a stereo amplifier, I am not finding any audible issues.
Detail retrieval in the highs and mids seems to be better than the old, built-in Burr-Brown DAC of my CD player, while bass seems to have tightened up and become more taut. It is definitely more musical & warm than the drier, more analytical sound of the Sabre ESS90382M chip used in the FiiO BTA30 Pro Bluetooth DAC; and to me sounds a tad more musical than the Topping E30s implementation of the same AKM chip too.
I don't use it as a USB-DAC, but there are enough expert reviews out there to vouch for it's performance on USB - being as good (if not better) as the E30 or Schiit's Modi 3+ - so one can't go wrong with it in this price category.
This Dac makes a great pairing with the Topping L30 Amp. I use the combo to drive my Hifiman Sundara. This Dac adds a much needed midrange richness and warmth to the slightly cold sounding Sundara. I recommend this Dac especially for those who have neutral to bright leaning headphones. For example, headphones by Hifiman and Beyerdynamics.
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Does what it is supposed to. Please do not ask how it changes the sound, balanced output only helps you get more power from a DAC/AMP that supports it. The alternatives were much more expensive and I find this one to be perfect. It's better than the stock cable that comes with Edition XS. If you have a source that can make use of a balanced cable, by all means go ahead and purchase one. The headphones that this cable supports scale well with extra power so it's a worthwhile investment.
Using with 7hz salnotes, quality is good so far
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After reading reviews, I ordered the Azla Sedna Earfit Crystal Medium Small size. These ear tips are very unique and have an adhesiveness to them which makes them really fit inside the ear canal. The sound quality greatly improves due to the compactness of the fit. These are premium ear tips and should last long in my opinion. I think the medium size is perfect for people with normal size ear canals. Really good stuff.
The iems stands what it says. Has balanced audio for purist. If you like metal then these are one of the best under 2k. Although I didn't like the mic it is not sensitive enough doesn't captures voice effectively.
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It amplifies the music and also clarity if you are using any IEM it will sound better. I would have recommended it wholeheartedly if it were made in India product.
Highly recommend this cables after using its 16 core version which was very prone to tearing and ultimately tore away. This cable feels way sturdier than its 16 core version. And also this one does not tangle at all and the ear hook size is great for small - medium sized ears.
The cp 100 plus' silicone material is very nice and feel comfortable and unfatigueing to use for a long period of time. They also provide a very good grip and hold my moondrop arias in proper place without slipping away due to ear wax after prolonged listening sessions. Highly recommended if you feel your current eartips are causing discomfort.
I bought these to connect my Beyerdynamic Amiron to the ifi Gryphon using the 4.4 balanced input . These cables are well made and flexible . Sound quality is more open and clear . Recommended.
The excellent service from the Audio store . Faster delivery , even for delay dispatch am had an call from the support team. Am very happy with the product and the service provided by the Audio store.
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