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NoMuffinForYou
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Oct 27, 2017
Just wanted to add my $0.02 since I got one last time it dropped. Overall very pleased with the drop. Bought it mainly as a headphone amp/DAC and as far as that functionality goes it's very good. I'd say on par with the Teac AI-101DA if not slightly more powerful.
Features I like: auto on/off (reallly like this), volume knob (clicky and oddly satisfying), auto dimming display, tons of inputs, remote, headphone amp is a huge upgrade over whatever's in your PC/phone and drives my AKG K7XX easily
Features that could be improved: volume steps (very sensitive to how fast you turn the knob, I alternate between liking this and hating it, could probably have been better calibrated), sub output (I haven't used it, but considering I've seen auto crossovers implemented very well on other desktop speakers (definitive tech inclines) it's a feature I'd happily pay a bit extra for), display color (I love orange, but everything else is blue), 3.5mm headphone out and not 1/4inch
Features I can't comment on (yet): speaker amp, bluetooth (I hate bluetooth with an irrational fury)
Is this unit worth $100? IMO absolutely, I'd say it's probably the best $100 amp/dac/receiver you can buy, I'd easily pick this over the SMSL Q5 (auto on/off, headphone amp, looks nicer imo). The closest comparable unit I have is the Teac AI-101DA and I'd say this unit is on par as a headphone amp/dac and costs 1/2 as much, has the same features and has higher rated power for speakers (haven't tested that yet). Granted, the Teac looks nicer, has a better brand reputation, a super smooth volume knob and has it's power supply in the chassis.
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