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The TOPPING E70 DAC uses an ESS Sabre DAC, comes in two color options and costs $349 from SHENZHENAUDIO as of the date of this review. The 2023 Sabaj A20d version features the XU-316 XMOS, a three-generation sixteen-core The ESS dacs which was a 500 dollar stand alone, housing duel 9038's non pro, sounded worse than a streamer which implemented a single 9038Q2M in differential configuration and both cost 500. The most other chip competition had were 64pin DAC chips. The AK4499EX is a 32-Bit flagship DAC chip from AKM that provides unmatched performance while decoding high-resolution audio signals. The Topping E70V Velvet Edition is one of the best DACs under $500 I have heard.
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Compared directly to the RME ADI-2 PRO FS R Black Edition DAC that uses the AKM AK4493 DAC, the Topping comes pretty close! No, it doesn't match or beat the RME, but considering the price, it makes the Topping a real winner in its own … But there was a delay in its release and so I bought the D90 last year, and sort of lost interest in the Liquid Platinum DAC, as it seemed similar in features.
Numbers looks nice: Maximum Sampling Frequency, Bit rate : PCM 768kHz/32-bit, DSD 22. But as long as you’re using its optical output instead of its 3.5 mm analog output, the sound quality is pretty solid.Akm 4499ex dac. Unfortunately, it has some operational quirks that appear to be common for models in its price class and make it less intuitive than the iFi Audio picks.
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It also has transport controls that allow you to skip tracks without unlocking your phone or other portable media player.
In addition, you can either leave it connected to power or use it as a portable device, as it has pretty decent battery life.
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The 38071 can function as a Bluetooth receiver or transmitter, though we tested only its reception capabilities for the purposes of this guide. It supports the most common Bluetooth audio codecs but lacks support for a couple of the more esoteric ones that audiophiles may appreciate.
If your main priorities when shopping for a Bluetooth receiver are price and portability, as opposed to ergonomics and pristine sound quality, the Monoprice 38071 Premium Bluetooth 5 Transmitter and Receiver wins out over other comparably priced offerings. All the rest of our test units either became unstable or lost connection somewhere within the 1,518-square-foot suburban home in which we did our testing, but the Zen Blue V2, fitted with the supplied long-range antenna, maintained a stable connection from an iPhone located all the way in the far corner of the backyard.Ĭombine that with easy setup, reliable and near-instantaneous reconnections, and an attractive form, and the Zen Blue V2 is the best pick for demanding audiophiles, despite its lofty price tag.
The Zen Blue V2 is also a great choice if you need more signal range than most Bluetooth receivers can provide. Connection-wise, it has you covered with both optical and coaxial digital audio outputs, as well as a 4.4 mm balanced audio connection and stereo analog RCA outputs. If you have a high-end audio system or would prefer a Bluetooth audio receiver with digital audio outputs, the iFi Audio Zen Blue V2 was without question the best-sounding Bluetooth receiver we evaluated in our latest round of tests.
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