Black DAC FX Wifi vs older III

Edit: Black Ice - I can't edit the subject line.

Does anyone know if the newer Wifi version provided any sonic improvements over the Jolida branded III model?

My signal path would be Bluesound node --> DAC --> amp

I don’t think I have any need for wifi built into the DAC so I guess would prefer to save money on the older version if all things are equal.

johns2106-30-2022 12:54pm

vinylvalet Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 918 posts 06-30-2022 at 04:10pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete When I contact Black Ice Audio, I always get an answer the same day. This DAC won the 2019 AZ Audio Video Club DAC-It-Out. It was a very well designed comparison of ten DACs (the Black Ice being the least costly and the PS Audio the most costly and one of the worst sounding). $100k+ system in a purpose build room. I was there. So, yes, I heard it and it sounded very good. I wish they would make a slightly less costly, non-wifi version for folks like the OP. I would also add a switch in the back for fixed or variable volume (you're stuck with variable volume). Decent sounding headphone output is icing on the cake. Black Ice Audio
vinylvalet Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 918 posts 06-30-2022 at 04:31pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete They do respond much better to email. Perhaps, once you have their attention that way, you can schedule a phone call. I agree, bypassing the volume control would improve the sound quality slightly. With that said, it's still one to audition if you are around the $1k price range.
vinylvalet Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 918 posts 09-18-2022 at 05:00pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete BTW, Underwood Wally no longer sells Black Ice Audio products. But great advice on the volume pot. Thanks.