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Xap1008
41
Nov 28, 2018
Is this the Version 2 of SU-8 DAC with improved balanced out?
samuelnsh
17
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.
rajapruk
212
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.
verifonix
1181
Nov 28, 2018
rajaprukThat would make sense, yes.
rdodev
632
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.
alpovs
38
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.
alpovs
38
Nov 28, 2018
alpovsIn the pictures it looks like v1. V2 looks slightly different. So, the assumption is it's v1.
devolutionary
84
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
rdodev
632
Nov 28, 2018
alpovsFrom the outside you can't tell. The only way is to open the chassis.
alpovs
38
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.
verifonix
1181
Nov 28, 2018
alpovsVery very likely that it's just lighting hehe.
Groch
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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.
owtlaw333
28
Nov 29, 2018
GrochIn the same boat. Knowing if it's the revision will help tremendously.
Matt.T
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Buyer
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!
glajman
5
Nov 29, 2018
Matt.TI hope the drop for the SU-8, before this one is also the V2. The one that shipped a week ago. Is there anyway you can check that as well?
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