I have the Chord Dave. I purchased the M-scaler expecting less improvement with their top of the line dac but I still didn't care for it. I found the best setting was on the pass thru setting so I took it out of the system. I plan to put it back in, it is still sitting there, but haven't gotten around to it. So I wouldn't call my testing complete. The better your DAC, the less upscaling will help you. my 2 cents.
Chord M-Scaler and Should I Want One?
I have an Innuos Zenith Mk3 server/streamer feeding an Innuos PhoenixUSB reclocker, which feeds my Gryphon Diablo 300’s DAC module. I am connecting these with Audioquest Diamond USB cords. I love the sound of this combo.
I know the Chord M-Scaler doesn’t support the max upsampling when connecting non-Chord DAC’s, but I’ve read in multiple places that it still makes a big improvement.
Are others using the M-Scaler with non-Chord DAC’s and if so what has your experience been?
As an aside I see the M-Scaler only allows for the tiny low-voltage power cord. I find this surprising since I find that an aftermarket premium cord improves my Innuos USB reclocker very noticeably (but not as noticeably as using premium cords with my Innuos streamer).