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SMSL SU-8 Version 2 DAC & SH-8

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Xap1008

Nov 28, 2018

Is this the Version 2 of SU-8 DAC　with improved balanced out?

Nov 28, 2018

samuelnsh

Nov 28, 2018

Xap1008I second this question. For those who aren't aware, according to ASR's updated review the updated board measures considerably better with balanced outputs.

Nov 28, 2018

rajapruk

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Nov 28, 2018

Xap1008Shipping Jan 8 indicates to me that this should be newly produced units, i.e V2. Old items (V1) in stock should been able to ship earlier than that, I think. It would be nice if Massdrop could confirm this though.

Nov 28, 2018

verifonix

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Nov 28, 2018

rajaprukThat would make sense, yes.

Nov 28, 2018

rdodev

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Nov 28, 2018

Xap1008 @Matt.T can you or the person who's purchasing this drop confirm with SMSL if this drop is for V2 of the DAC? There's a pretty decent difference between versions.

Nov 28, 2018

alpovs

Nov 28, 2018

Xap1008I am also interested in the answer to this question. Massdrop, please answer. I won't join the drop until I know it's v2.

Nov 28, 2018

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alpovs

Nov 28, 2018

alpovsIn the pictures it looks like v1. V2 looks slightly different. So, the assumption is it's v1.

Nov 28, 2018

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devolutionary

Nov 28, 2018

samuelnshThe most interesting development between this drop and the previous is that Shenzhen Audio apparently released a v1.1 and v1.2 board revision. Page #3 has the most recent revision which was applied Sept 27th. https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?attachments/smsl-su-8-dac-version-2-main-pcb-jpg.18145/. Would be helpful to know if v1.1 already applied this balanced fix. Black Friday Deal: https://www.shenzhenaudio.com/hifi-decoder-smsl-su-8-2es9038q2m-usb-pcm32-768khz-dsd64-dsd512-dsd-balance-dac-decoder.html

Nov 28, 2018

rdodev

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Nov 28, 2018

alpovsFrom the outside you can't tell. The only way is to open the chassis.

Nov 28, 2018

alpovs

Nov 28, 2018

rdodevHave a look at v2, the finish is different: https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/smsl-su-8-version-2-balanced-dac.5433 Or maybe I am wrong and it looks different because of lighting.

Nov 28, 2018

verifonix

1181

Nov 28, 2018

alpovsVery very likely that it's just lighting hehe.

Nov 28, 2018

Groch

Nov 29, 2018

Xap1008It would be very helpful to lean if this is version 1.2 of the PCB. People are purchasing because of the balanced outputs. The quality of those outputs improved significantly in 1.2. Massdrop, please consult with SMSL to confirm what we will be getting. That will determine my order.

Nov 29, 2018

owtlaw333

Nov 29, 2018

GrochIn the same boat. Knowing if it's the revision will help tremendously.

Nov 29, 2018

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Matt.T

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Nov 29, 2018

Xap1008Hi all, thanks for letting us know about this! I was unaware there was a new version. I spoke to our supplier and it was confirmed the newest SMSL SU-8 V2 will be sent in this promotion!

Nov 29, 2018