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.
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Hi Dpb,

I was lured in by the e30, particularly the measurements, but was disappointed with its sound, a bit harsh with high frequencies. Reminded me a little of the impression I had of the "cd sound" when it first came out in the 80s.

Oh and the customer service with Chinese product and their fake middleman is unbelievably atrocious.