Hi. Could anyone list usb dacs or dac/amps that sounds clearer and overall better than a essence ST in the less than ~200 range?. I prefer not warm ones.
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I would guess a modern $100 USB DAC would equal the Essence ST (PCI) sound card.Hi. Could anyone list usb dacs or dac/amps that sounds clearer and overall better than a essence ST in the less than ~200 range?. I prefer not warm ones.
Thanks.
Many thanks for your answer PurpleAngel.I would guess a modern $100 USB DAC would equal the Essence ST (PCI) sound card.
I own the Essence STX (PCI-E), and used aftermarket op-amps.Many thanks for your answer PurpleAngel.
The Essesnce ST was popular specially for its headphone amp. Do you think any $100 dongle or device should sound better?. But what about a bit older ones like ifi nano?. Do you dare to give any models were an improve over the ST?