Mason Safari Posted August 16, 2021 Posted August 16, 2021 (edited) Further information: Just bought this DAC few days ago from a nice member here ... he had used this only few hours and I used it less than 4 hours so practically it is as brand new ... just as was curious to test and also have a separate system which didn't happen so this one should go to new owner . I can say this is a good capable DAC , specially from USB and to balance output... having the volume control and remote is very beneficial ... specs here : https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32767294000.html Photos: PLEASE READ If you include any reference to pricing whatsoever in this section (excluding RRP), your ad will not be approved If you are advertising multiple items, you must post one bulk price only, or post seperate ads for each item If you don't include photographs of the actual item being sold, your ad will not be approved You understand that a reasonable donation for selling fees is expected upon successful sale of your item - if you have previously sold items and not made a donation, your advertisement may not be approved. Edited August 16, 2021 by Mason Safari
Sailor Dave Posted August 26, 2021 Posted August 26, 2021 Hi Mason Are you able to make an attempt at describing the sound signature or charachter? From a quick google it seems these units lean to the brighter side. If it is any help as a reference, I am loking to replace an Ifi iDSD Neo which failed and was returned. It would be used for streaming Tidal / Qubuz etc from Laptop pc, to serve as DAC & Pre into a power amp. Thanks, Sailordave
Mason Safari Posted August 26, 2021 Author Posted August 26, 2021 Hi David first of all I dont know myself as a person who can describe sq very easily with words...I know what I like and what I dont but not easy to describe ... so I can tell, it was bright when I get it.. specially in compare with other DAC I have...after leave it on for a week and use it ...I can tell it is not bright anymore , it get smoother while kept its transparency ... I am using it mostly with Tidal too...
Sailor Dave Posted August 26, 2021 Posted August 26, 2021 Thanks for the description Mason Yes, describing sound charachters of equipment is difficult and subjective. But ah, with current restrictions its difficult to demo.... What set up have you been drivng with it? Head phones or into an amp and speakers? What cables does the unit come with? Power, Usb B type? Is the original purchase reciept included? Do you know where it was purchased? I'm curious about why this DAC has been sold by two different people so quickly, just seems a bit unusual not to get to know it better. Cheers Dave
Mason Safari Posted August 26, 2021 Author Posted August 26, 2021 3 hours ago, Sailor Dave said: Thanks for the description Mason Yes, describing sound charachters of equipment is difficult and subjective. But ah, with current restrictions its difficult to demo.... What set up have you been drivng with it? Head phones or into an amp and speakers? What cables does the unit come with? Power, Usb B type? Is the original purchase reciept included? Do you know where it was purchased? I'm curious about why this DAC has been sold by two different people so quickly, just seems a bit unusual not to get to know it better. Cheers Dave Hi I have been feeding it to my LUXMAN INTEGRATED AMP via XLR... also my Luxman Headphone amp via RCA ...so been using it with both speakers and headphones... using normal cables... I have been buying and selling a lot recently , as I am trying as many different thing I can ...if you checked my Adds , most of them was like this... 1
Misternavi Posted August 26, 2021 Posted August 26, 2021 7 hours ago, Sailor Dave said: Hi Mason Are you able to make an attempt at describing the sound signature or charachter? From a quick google it seems these units lean to the brighter side. If it is any help as a reference, I am loking to replace an Ifi iDSD Neo which failed and was returned. It would be used for streaming Tidal / Qubuz etc from Laptop pc, to serve as DAC & Pre into a power amp. Thanks, Sailordave I had the X20 with dual 9018 sabre DACs and it replaced the iDSD (original) the Gustard was way better. iDSD sound dull and flat compared to the Gustard. You'll hear deep thumping bass and high that go higher compared to the ifi unit. This x20 Pro is suppose to be a big step up from the one I had. 1
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