So this one was long due to be reviewed, it was waiting in line patiently for almost two months, and I had to get to this review finally as I need to decide if I keep it.
Remember, we're rebuilding amp budget here :)
So enjoy this review video, and if you think this is device for you, check these two links for best price: if you can grab one on flash sale, it can be really cheap, otherwise Ali is great option (especially with 50USD coupons).
Check the current price here:
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USB cable that I recommend for that DAC: [ Ссылка ]
Semibreve DAC - also AK4499EX based, cheaper and better overall : [ Ссылка ]
Semibreve review: [ Ссылка ]
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Audio setup used in testing (you can find reviews of most of these in my channel):
FLAC/DSD files - Foobar2k - Fully passive 11th gen Intel PCwih LPS - AQ Jitterbug -
ATAudio silver plated USB - SU-9 Ultra DAC - fk Thunderbird RCA/fk Dragon XLR - D5Pro (DartZeel clone)/2x CA 851W - fk Dragon/K2, Red Dawn - Dali ikon 1 mk2, Dali Opticon 1, ML 15i ML35XTi and ML Ascent I electrostat speakers.
Power: two Pavalle power strips with additional DIY EMI filters, power cords: fk AQ Silver Cloud (Singxer and Ascents) AQ Dragon Source (DACs), AQ Dragon HC (amplifier)
