reliable DDC
I'm in need of a good DDC for a DAC that only takes SPDIF input. So I need USB > SPDIF. I own a Gustard U18 and it's working, but I've read a lot of stuff about reliability problems with Gustard or Chi-fi in general. The only other audiophile level DDC I know of is the Denafrips, also Chinese. Are there any audiophile level DDCs made elsewhere in the world (say, USA?)
A lot of DDCs are manufactured in China, although dcs makes one that is manufactured in England. The Berkeley Alpha USB is manufactured in USA and there are probably more. The Singxer SU6 measures well and has worked well for me. It is not in my system now since the two DACs I currently have are optimized by the USB input. I also owned a Gaia that worked. If I were buying new, I would look at the Holo Red, which measures well and is also a streamer. |
"Regarding reliability with ChiFi, I have a Gustard x20 pro. The display has paritally failed. I also read some threads online about similar display failures in their headphone amps or preamps, and in the case of a headphone amp, a failure of the volume control relays." So, because Gustard has quality issues, you feel free to paint all Chinese products with that brush? Sounds like you have an issue with China. |
@tony1954 Whoa, you're projecting. I'm bringing up a concern that I've encountered all over the forums. If it's not reality, then it's not. |
