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  1. lattiboy

    Rialto 400 integrated vs. using an external DAC

    I got a deal so good I couldn’t pass it up on one of the interesting Rialto 400 integrated amplifiers. It’s a 100wpc amp that for glowing reviews at $800, but can now be had for $250 or less. It has a built in DAC, but the most specific description I can find is from the product page: Wolfson...
    • lattiboy
    • Thread
    • dac rialto wolfson
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: DACs
  2. elronhoover

    Replacing AV receiver with ?

    The more I reading I do in audio forums, the more I realize I probably made a mistake in purchasing a Yamaha TSR-7810 when picking up a pair of AR-90s to replace my JBL 4311s. I knew I would need an amp with proper power for the 4 ohm 90s, so I just found a receiver with pre outs to connect to a...
  3. Multiplex

    Bringing a vintage DAC into a new age?

    I know it's old, but I still love it... I have a Theta DS-Pro Generation V-a DAC from the late 90's. It's the "updated" one with the 3rd LED for HDCD and balanced XLR outs. Unfortunately, having picked this up second hand with no documentation, I really don't know much about it's capabilities...
    • Multiplex
    • Thread
    • dac dspro generation streaming theta vintage
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: DACs
  4. Perro1965

    A problem using my new Topping D10 DAC with Macbook Pro

    Hi All, I hope somebody can provide guidance. I received my new Topping D10 DAC today. I connect it via USB to my Macbook Pro (running with El Capitan OS) and to my integrated amp and as I play a FLAC file, I get good quality sound from the speakers but the DAC display is not indicating the...
    • Perro1965
    • Thread
    • dac topping topping d30 topping d50
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: DACs
  5. B

    CD/Optical players and possibility of DAC to ADC in order to transmit over HDMI/digital link

    Concern: I have a concern/question that I can't seem to find an answer to out there on the information superhighway. I've been experimenting with and doing some research over analog vs. digital audio connections from cheap Blu-ray/CD/optical media players. The consensus seems to be that the...
  6. AlexHempel

    SMSL SU-8 Impressions/Review (And Modi Multibit Admonishment)

    Greetings AKers, I just received an SMSL SU-8 DAC to replace my Modi Multibit and I must say that I'm absolutely blown away. I'm listening to my standard suite of test songs (tracks I'm very familiar with) and it sounds phenomenal. Two things drove me to replace the Modi Multibit: 1, my...
    • AlexHempel
    • Thread
    • dac modi multibit smsl smsl su-8 su-8
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: DACs
  7. G

    Pro-Ject Pre Box S2 and Tidal MQA issues.

    I recently purchased this DAC and was having issues with the Tidal desktop app. I would see the DAC MQA indicator on only a few of the master recordings in the library. So I decided to try Roon, since the DAC literature claims it is "Roon ready". Voila all masters playing correctly, along...
    • Greg P.
    • Thread
    • dac masters mqa pro-ject pre box 2 tidal
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: DACs
  8. Sajia

    Getting Serious About Hearing My Music

    Hi, I love listing to music. For the past 20 years or so I've been moving from one apartment to another and listening to music by plugging a pair of speakers into my PC. I understand that FLAC and ALAC files could give better audio quality than the usual formats, but with my setup I don't think...
    • Sajia
    • Thread
    • amp dac flac laptop newbie speaker advice
    • Replies: 26
    • Forum: Introductions
  9. PianotunerNJ

    Anyone have any experience with Sabaj? D5?

    So, I’m considering moving to a decent DAC for a secondary system I’m building. Currently I’m running a Topping D10 I got on Craig’s for $40 and it’s pretty nice honestly. It’s my first DAC (engineered for music listening specifically) that’s not a piece of entry level home recording gear or...
  10. dragnalus

    Realtek ALC1150 vs DAC... to buy or not to buy.

    hi gang - I'm looking for ways to improve my listening experience and was considering adding a DAC instead of using my computer's onboard sound. The onboard sound is the Realtek ALC1150 chipset. I use the line out (1/8" jack) and via an adapter plug into the auxillery RCA inputs of my...
    • dragnalus
    • Thread
    • 2270 dac realtek alc1150
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: DACs
  11. mjw21a

    Dirt cheap USB only Phillips TDA1837 R2R DAC sounds wonderful

    Ok, so I ordered a El cheapo L1387 DAC off eBay for a whole $30 to try in my desktop computer set up. I've been pleasantly surprised by just how good this thing sounds. Not quite as dynamic as the AK4396 Elfidelity sound card I was previously running though more musical and very natural...
    • mjw21a
    • Thread
    • dac l1387 r2r tda1387
    • Replies: 64
    • Forum: DACs
  12. jmanusa6

    Looking for a budget DAC that can upsample... not finding much.

    The only thing I've found so far is the Cambridge Audio Dacmagic Plus Upsample for $350 which is the max I'm willing to spend. I plan to connect my Sony DVP-S7700 via optical for CD audio but would like to upsample the standard 16/44.1 to a higher resolutions. I will also be connecting my laptop...
    • jmanusa6
    • Thread
    • dac upsampling
    • Replies: 45
    • Forum: DACs
  13. L

    My DIY USB data/power isolation Y cable.

    I was searching online for a cable that had 2 USB 2.0 male plugs that would split DATA to one and the POWER to another .I could then add an external power supply my Meridian Explorer2 DAC. I could not find such a thing so I made one and posted here along with my sound quality test results.
    • Lossless
    • Thread
    • 5 volt cable dac data power splitter usb wall wart
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: DIY
  14. W

    The Ultimate Vinyl Rip system?

    Yes, the title's a bit tongue in cheek but recently I've acquired some new digital gear/software and I've been ripping vinyl and 15IPS 2 track tapes to digital and the results have been surprisingly good. As a result I wanted to share my experiences and to enquire as to what the equivalent...
  15. J

    Problems using a DAC from TV to vintage receiver

    I'm having a strange problem with the DAC I just bought. It has optical or coaxial input with RCA output. I have the optical from my Samsung TV going to the DAC then RCA from DAC into Aux on my Sansui 9090DB. I use a desktop computer as a media center that is connected to the TV with HDMI. I...
    • Jason Collet
    • Thread
    • dac plex samsung sansui
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: DACs
  16. jozeppy26

    Macbook Pro & Topping D30 DAC USB Problem

    I currently am trying to connect a MacBook Pro Retina (2012) to a Topping D30 DAC via USB. I've had issues with USB audio ever since Apple release El Capitan. I'm currently running Mojave 10.14.3. My Mac won't recognize the DAC (it's not listed in system information or MIDI or as an audio...
    • jozeppy26
    • Thread
    • apple d30 dac mac macbook mojave osx topping topping d30 usb
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: DACs
  17. Mikefc

    RaspberryPi advice?

    I'm caught between using the HiFi Berry Dac+ or the Digi+. Same as with IQ-Audio. I'm not convinced the DAC in my Pioneer Elite receiver is all that great and with all the other activity going on in the receiver perhaps it would be better to move the DAC out to the RPi? I believe I could also...
  18. F

    Should I replace my DAC for a 24bit one?

    Hello there. I own a Schiit Modi Multibit DAC, which sounds just fine in my system (paired with a little tube amp and Cabasse speakers). Now, since I bought it I've been stocking a huge and growing library of Hi-Res music (mostly 24/96 FLACs), and so I started wondering whether I should go for a...
    • fedocable
    • Thread
    • 24bit dac multibit schiit
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: DACs
  19. L

    Best iPod DAC

    I was wondering what you guys think About iPod / iPhone DACs. I currently use an iPod video 5.5 generation for my lossless music. This model uses a Wolfson DAC and I feel the sound is the best of all Apple products. What’s your thoughts?
    • Lossless
    • Thread
    • 5.5 classic dac ipod ipod video lossless mp3 portable player wolfson
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: DACs
  20. duncan

    messing with the Muse "Mini PCM1793" DAC

    This old friend has been relegated to a drawer since the acquisition of a Bryston DAC for my main (okay, only) system, and I decided to tweak on it a bit. I included a couple of LME49720 op-amps in my last Mouser order with this DAC in mind. Today's lesson: how hard it is to work on these...
    • duncan
    • Thread
    • dac lme49720 modification muse
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: DIY
  21. B

    Need DAC for vintage system that supports AC3 for 4k.

    Hello! Just like the title says I'm looking for a DAC for my system. I have a Sansui G-8000 hooked up to a pair of DCM TF1000's. I have a few 4k movies but of course I need a DAC to play them with my good speakers and not the TV. I dont need a super nice one since I won't personally tell the...
    • bicroti
    • Thread
    • 4k uhd dac dcm tf sansui
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: DACs
  22. TooMany45s

    Seeking a new streaming option

    Looking for a little bit of help and I'm hoping that maybe someone can make a suggestion as to a solution for streaming to my vintage setup. My current solution is a Chromecast Audio, running into a Topping D50 DAC, and then out to my Pioneer SX-950. My streaming service of choice is Spotify...
  23. Teej

    Korg DACs and Their Audiogate Software

    I love my Korg DS-DAC-100. It looks like a spaceship, is a sweet little headphone amp, and it makes my digital files sing. BUT, I find their proprietary software a bit lacking. My collection is not THAT big (about 27k files), but when I migrated my iTunes over to Audiogate (which Korg really...
    • Teej
    • Thread
    • audiogate dac itunes korg media monkey
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: DACs
  24. duncan

    Wife gave me a Bryston BDA-1 for my birthday

    It's my first standalone DAC other than one of those little MUSE boxes from a few years back. We never spend "real money" on audio, so it's a bit of a departure for us. Still a lot less expensive than the current models. Now we've spent like five solid days listening to our old redbook discs...
    • duncan
    • Thread
    • bda-1 bryston dac
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: DACs
  25. mattd008

    backyard movie nights DAC little budget DAC

    I like to do movie nights in the backyard with the kids. I have been lugging an old Sony STR-DE598 receiver out with the gear below, but I am looking to simplify. I have an old (not very good) LCD projector that is not HD but has an HDMI input, Apple TV, little jerry rigged 50 watt TPA3116...
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