I am sure most of the Hifi nerds from the Nordic countries appreciate the product names from norse mythology. :) (at least I do)

I'm a bit confused about the sound settings in Windows 10 for the DragonFly Red. Would appreciate if somebody could enlighten me. :wink: Using the DFR together with Tidal (Hifi), the desktop client. It looks like my sound setting in Windows is being reset to 61% whenever I change the level...

Many thanks, so far in Windows I have only been using Tidal (paying for Hifi option) and I believe it was working (running Tidal in exclusive mode). I will sporadically use Foobar2000 too though for my flac collection but not trying together with the DFR yet. Will also try the DFR on my...

I recently bought a used DFR together with Jitterbug and a Supra RCA cable. Only a quick test so far but it is sounding good, firmware is updated. This is how I plan using it: 1. When connecting my laptop to my old Marantz SR7500 receiver through pure direct when streaming from Tidal Hifi. The...

"all systems support high-definition MQA, while NEO uses a 16-core chip, which has stronger computing power and can completely solve the highest-resolution third-layer MQA" Cool, waiting for the MQA haters to comment. :wink: Starting counting, now.

Never heard RCA isn't doing justice with A90, is this true? Only heard about (and experienced myself) sensitivity for interference/noise when using RCA cables (which may relate to some other amps as well, not sure?) hmscott from this forum explained this for me as "RCA noise being a ground loop...

According to this review no audible glare.

Don't forget Gustard A18 too, it's worth investigating (same dac chip as D90),

Cool, thanks for clarifying, I was a bit confused, understand now you were referring to your sensitive IEMs :)

Misunderstanding the post from yeboyi....

OT: A good USB cable doesn't have to be expensive though, I'm really happy with this one. https://www.audiovisualonline.co.uk/product/7418/supra-usb-2-0-cable-type-a-to-b-plug-2m/

Never heard of the echo you are describing. It would be interesting if you try latest 5.3c firmware. Perhaps good trying on another computer as well (if you are able to reproduce the echo). Trying different USB ports could be interesting as well. You are running the unit USB powered or using a...

Interesting, personally I am interested/curious in Gustard A18 but I would like some more information and reviews first. Gustard A18 also having the AK4499 DAC chip, MQA, optical input (new version) etc but for a much lower price. Question is perhaps when we will start seeing lower prices for...

Interesting, you have been able to do an a & b comparison between D90 and m400 together with A90 and you like m400 more? It's a tough competition in this "range" though: SMSL SU-9 (ESS SABRE9038Pro) D90 (AK4499) m400 (AK4499) not to forget the newly updated MQA / optical input version of...

I am confused, the updated MQA / optical version of Gustard A18 is still not available on Shenzenaudio?

Is the Whammy a DIY amp?

@newtophones07 I agree, it gets very confusing for a newbie like me if reviewers start drawing conclusions from a (possibly) defective unit. I was surprised reading about the coil whine issue. Finally (to make it even more confusing) the reviewer is stating: "SMSL engineers also confirmed this...

Question: Thinking about trying to connect my amp / dac stack (Topping A90 + iFi Zen Dac) to a small d class amp running a pair of passive speakers. Right now I have a balanced connection between the Zen Dac and the A90 using a 4.4mm pentaconn > dual 3 pin XLR cable. Would it be fine to...

Yes, maybe admin can delete my post. ,-)

typo

Every time these days we hear or read the word "Signature" we start thinking about Drop, everything is their fault. ;-)

Any experiences or comments about Topping D90 vs SMSL SU-9?

I have two questions: 1. About the Topping D90 pre-amp functionality, I'm a confused about this since I'm a newbie in this area. A90 is also having pre-amp functionality, right? If connecting monitors (XLR) I will do this from the amp, not from the DAC or I could do either? Please enlighten me...

Not sure if I am misunderstanding this discussion. Zen Dac were also mentioned which I have. When using a balanced 4.4 mm pentaconn headphone cable for the Zen Dac there is additional power for sure (comparing to using the SE output). "but there is no additional power." This unit giving you...

Hmmm, extremely strong words there, I will have to play around now with older firmware versions. 5.2 has no MQA support though. :frowning2: (I am a Tidal Hifi user)