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Chinese DAC's
I have been looking at several DAC's trying to decide which one to put in my system. Some of those DAC's I'm looking at are built and designed in China. Without getting political I don't think trade with China will ever be the same. I hope that these engineers are able to get there products to market. It would sure be a waste of talent.
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I've got a Topping E70 Velvet DAC, cost me £350 and absolutely love it. Have compared it with my mates Audio Note 2.1x Signature DAC at circa 17 times the price of my Topping and neither of felt short changed by my Topping. I'm not saying it's better, but it's an engaging listen and I have no desire to change it. |
I’m one of @audioman58 very happy Denafrips DAC customers purchased in the past 60 days, a Venus 15th. If I look at my HiFi components they are from the US, Italy, China (Denafrips and Arendal) Although Arendal is a direct to consumer Norwegian brand. The only way to compete is to be smarter, more innovative and creative and maximize what each manufacturing location offers ( the WiiM Ultra is a classic case of this) and artificial barriers only diminish us all. |
I followed the advice of an audio buddy on AudioKarma.org, and got an SMSL C-100 (basically the SU-1 w/remote). I had a MUSES02 opamp installed in place of the OPA-1612, and added a linear regulated power supply. It has vastly improved separation and depth, and loses the digital glare. Cost was < $250 all in. |
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