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AdamInHiltonHead
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Mar 20, 2017
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One look at this little rig and I was FORCED to read comments. As I travel this audio road, I realize that we don't 'post' a whole lot about just how important we value the looks of our equipment - right? An Orange Stick Type USB DAC with less than desirable oodles of text really becomes a moment of truth; it would have to knock it out of the park with specs; which I'm just not seeing. If this is the 80/20 rule where manufacturer's deliver 80% of the quality for 20% of the price - then it should cost 1/5 of Audioquest right? What did help me a little other than those of you gents that made me chuckle with comments (thank you) was Wondr____'s comment about unusually high Ohms-Output for the genre; relating to 'home-type' setups. But even then for over $150 there's a zillion small desktop DAC's that look at 'fit in' better. So doesn't it really need someone who needs it for portable - but if someone is concerned with hi-res to the the tune of 384kHz, wouldn't they have some decent IEMs with a stacked AMP/DAC or an AK, FiiO - etc. already? Maybe I don't get it but for me NO WAY can I see anybody using this is a desktop or home setup and if you've got a collection of true hi-res files and 'the rest of a quality' portable rig - are you setting this on the table with your gear at Starbucks, Work, School, Etc.. Maybe I have recently become an audio snob - but this thing has to be the most likely to become the 'what the heck was I thinking' or 'what's he smoking'? So mgeso - while you're explaining how other 'premium' portables don't handle 385kHz files - I honestly can't wrap my brain around how anyone can fill their drive with quality files, have the right cans - right player and Amp and then be proud poppa to insert this plastic pumpkin into their setup! PS - I admit that I'm superficial - and even tried to use a jumbo sharpie to color my Apple CCK (lightning to female USB A Female Adapter) to look prettier with my 7+ and iFi Micro BL Edition. Fortunately right around the time I first realized that the black gets a purple hue in the sunlight or brighter rooms - they finally started selling the adapters in Black on Amazon. If you read this far - sorry to waste your time because you weren't gonna buy this hideous thing either- and if you are getting ready to blast me for this post - that is okay - just call me a hater and enjoy your stack of 384z with your BuyDig Lot of Quantity (100) 2GB Flash-Drive-Looking Orange Masterpiece.
Mar 20, 2017
Luke.Cage
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Mar 22, 2017
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AdamInHiltonHeadAgree. I bought a cheap USB DAC here and it works just fine, sounds decent and is convenient. Spent my money on a little tube DAC amp for critical listening. But it's just money right? What ever works.
Mar 22, 2017
sslinc
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Mar 24, 2017
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AdamInHiltonHeadYou do sound like you know it all. Please consider to look over the web sites below so that you can judge based on whats out there. There is a whole world above Dragonfly's limitations but like most higher res. developments, are all on-line. Dragonfly has fancy lights and expensive cases which you seem to really like but have absolutely nothing to do with how they SOUND or what they can PLAY. For example: The top end on a Dragonfly, any model, is up to 24-bit / 96kHz. That spec is very old. Look on line for 24/176.4 files or 24bit/192kHz files (or the 352kHz you seem to disdain? Take a look at: http://www.findhdmusic.com/high-res-audio/free-music/ .....and..... http://www.hdtracks.com/music/label/view/id/488/ .....or...... http://store.acousticsounds.com/superhirez and listed by Sony at: ...http://www.sony.com/electronics/hi-res-audio-music-services... ...or.. https://www.highresaudio.com/en/content/about ...and... https://www.24bit96.com/24bit96khz-download-sites/hd-music-download.html .....and another great summary of most providers at: http://www.findhdmusic.com/high-definition/directory/ My brother has this funky orange stick and uses it for high res playback to his headphones, it plays to his integrated amp and it even works to a high end pre-amp in another room if when he moves his PC laptop in there. He also takes it to his office and plugs it right in to his desktop audio engiine mini stereo system. I dont know if I will buy this but I for one are not a fan of planned obsolence and a resolution cap of 24/96.
Mar 24, 2017
malvinvnv
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Mar 24, 2017
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AdamInHiltonHeadI agree with you. The more I see the spec sheets, i wonder how this would beat the Fulla 2. The Fulla 2 is priced at $99, while this thing originally costs $200+ and discounted to $125 or so. Comes with a ABS shell (Which I know is strong, but come on! $125 for what is basically molded plastic?)
Just judging by the specs, it's already apparent that the Schiit used top of the line chips and a pretty good amp stage as well. It comes in a metal casing too, which should've increased the price even more. The M2 uses a Sabre chip if said person is reliable, and while the ESS 9018 is potent, it's pretty aged and probably outclassed by quite a lot.
It begs me to wonder, why so expensive? IIRC, this is made in Australia, yes? Do the fabrication cost massively increase the price? In that case, might be better to shift production to China though
Mar 24, 2017
sslinc
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Mar 28, 2017
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malvinvnvM2Tech designs, engineers and manufacturers 100% in Pisa Itaty.
Mar 28, 2017
sslinc
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Mar 28, 2017
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malvinvnvFulla 2: Sample Rates and Bit Depths: 16/44.1 to 24/96 ONLY supported (Planned obsolence, no 24/176, no 24/192, no 24-32/352kHz, no 384kHz, no 32 bit access at all, etc).
M2Tech HIFACE DAC: Sample Rates and Bit Depths: 16-32/44.1 to 24-32/384kHz supported
Mar 28, 2017
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