I'm looking for a new DAC because my previous one was stolen. My target is $250, but could perhaps be a bit flexible. I'm considering anything from $100 to $400 basically. The two options I'm considering the most right now are either Modi 2 Or Modi 2 Multibit. I'm not sure if the extra $150 for...

I just got my order of VE Monks in. I am downright impressed with how good they sound.   There are some obvious flaws but they are incredibly engaging for $5.    Is there anything that is as good or better than the VE Monks that might fit my ears better? Hopefully something in the under $40...

Too bad. I've love to come but i'm scheduled to be in NYC over easter weekend. :(

I've put in my order. Anyone have an updated time for delivery? Are we still expecting next month?

I need 10 of RN55D3320FB14.  (I ordered 332k ohm instead of 332 ohm  )   It seems so silly to pay $10 for 10 resistors. If someone could add these to their order and then send me an envelope, I'd be appreciative.   I'll probably make an order sometime this weekend otherwise.

Definitely coming to this one.

Quote:     That's what I meant. (It's annoying to write "perfect to a level below what humans can perceive" in every time I write "perfect").   I don't know if I'll agree "such a thing exists". But I will say that if two devices sound that same within human tolerances, then they...

Quote:   I would agree. If they're both perfect. What I am saying is that is a very bold statement... that both the benchmark DAC1 and his DAC are perfect...

Quote:   Sometimes your posts are sort of cryptic, but I think we're in agreement here. All you prove here is that the DAC/ADC chain is more transparent than that specific setup can detect. IE: nothing.     The thing that bothers me is that he compares his amp and DAC to the...

Can't decide between this and the iBasso D7. Hrmmm

I recommend using the mogami mini star quad. (W2893). It's alot easier to use premade cable than to roll and braid your own... and the mini star quad is more than enough for the D1001's   These plugs are cheap and work well with mini star quad...

What is your budget?   Trying to make these decisions based on stats is a lost cause. There are so many different things that effect audio quality that you're probably best off completely ignoring the specs.

You should contact the manufacture and ask them.   However, my opinion is that this question is slightly irrelevant. iBasso D7 isn't a reference DAC. You're not likely to hear any difference between native 24/176 and that which is up-sampled to 24/192 by software.

Quote:   No, this is completely wrong. It's quite possible that a 16bit DAC will sound better than a 32bit DAC. There are a very large number of factors that play into this.   Consider a $4000 DAC from back in the day compared to a $200 DAC 32bit DAC created recently In all...

  Just to give a push in the right direction, here are the DAC/amps I am considering:   All of these should be an improvement over the Fiio E10. My budget is $200, so a few of these might be out of your reach, but still worth looking at.     Fiio E17 Audioengine D1 Calyx Coffee...

For what it's worth, for any 24bit DAC in this range, it really doesn't matter if you use digital volume attenuation.   It'll take a much more expensive setup before digital attenuation will be a weak link. This was a much bigger concern back when most DACs were 16bit.   Keep in mind...

Also looking at these two right now. Just wanted to bump in case someone had something to say =)

project96, I think you may have accidentally posted this in the wrong place 

Somehow I missed it before, but this page has some impressions D7 vs headstreamer.   http://www.head-fi.org/t/587361/d7-sidewinder-initial-impressions/420   Still not sure what I am getting though.

Quote: Can you compare it to anything else? (The D7 that is)  

Finding it very hard to decide between this DAC and it's competitors. No one seems to dislike their choice and finding comparisons seem to be very rare.   If anyone has heard other similar DACs, please chime in! Thanks

Quote: No. Sorry.   If you really think that anything good will come out of ordering that, then please do so yourself.

Quote: But it sounds like you can't objectively say the D7 sounds worse? Decisions, decisions.   Thanks for the reply!

I've been trying to figure this out for the best few days and I've come to the following conclusions:   I've decided against getting a larger, "fixed" unit. While the office environment would allow it.. I've realized that I can't possibly be completely satisfied by most of the DACs in this...

Quote: Any update?