Inexpensive DAC: Schiit Modi 3 or Topping D30

Any reason to prefer one over the other for use while my Ayre Codex is away for repair? Source is USB from an ultraRendu (Roon endpoint); output from the DAC to an Ayre A7e integrated.

dbphd07-03-2020 2:07am

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djones51 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,947 posts 07-03-2020 at 01:50pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The new Topping E30 at $130 uses the AK4493, either one would be fine.
djones51 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,947 posts 07-15-2020 at 12:30pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Schiit modi 3 uses the AK4490 which is a good chip not sure how much design went into a $99 DAC . I doubt in a blind test a difference could be heard between the two DAC just get the cheaper one with the features you need, inputs etc..

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