Ripper of a DAC only $1100......WOW!

[HMV]

X-SABRE


On DSD this should blow away most of the PCM competition.

 

[jai1611]

Yet another sabre dac with what is probably an op amp output stage. Unless one has a large DSD collection, this seems pretty run of the mill.

On a side note, US$1100 on a chinese dac may be a hard sell.

 

[HMV]

Haven't come across another DAC at that price point with similar features and build quality. Did you see the one piece Alum chassis CNC'ed?
It would need to be made in China to get to that price point! I guess your Apple product is made in China too.
Eventually you do need to hear it. But having heard the $1500 Mytek (Sabre Chip) on DSD it will compete with any state of the art PCM Dac.
Cheers
HMV

 

[longshanks]

Made in china does not bother me one but because all it matters is how the DAC sounds.

 

[jai1611]

Made in China doesn't bother me but a Chinese brand does. Especially one whose most famous product, the m-stage headphone amp, was a clone of a western design

Like I said earlier, interesting IF you have a lot of DSD content (easier said than done). Even for that, why pick this over the Mytek?

A CNC chassis to me is not really a selling point.

 

[reignofchaos]

Yep! I'd pick a Mytek over this anyday if I wanted a cheap dsd dac. However there are better options out there for the same price.

 

[Flash]

Lets not forget TEAC UD-501 ( Dual Monaural ) which retails for $850



The UD-501 supports Direct Stream Digital (DSD) playback at either 2.8 MHz or 5.6MHz (DXD) rates. PCM audio is supported up to 384kHz/32-bit resolution.

The output section of the UD-501 features two BurrBrown 32-bit DACs per channel and JRC MUSES op amps, also with a dual monaural design. Both balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA outputs

Supports DSD 2.8/5.6MHz playback (via USB)
Supports PCM 32bit/384kHz playback (via USB)
Supports PCM 24bit/192kHz playback (Coaxial)
Supports up to 24bit/96kHz playback (Optical)
Supports DSD native playback by ASIO2.1 or DoP method
Exclusive driver software for Windows
Standard driver software for Mac
Asynchronous transfer mode
4 selectable analog filters (playback USB, DSD)
3 selectable digital filters (playback USB, PCM)
Non-integral up-conversion to 192kHz, when input signal is less than 192kHz (On/Off selectable)
Throughout dual monaural design from power transformer to output section
Two toroidal-core power transformers
Two BurrBrown PCM1795
Four MUSES8920 operational amplifier
Parallel buffer for RCA output
Power supply to USB circuit is switchable
Lineout circuit can be disabled when headphone is used.
Low power consumption (MAX 13W)
Auto power saving mode (On/Off switchable)
Display mode switchable (Show Up-conversion mode and selected filter)
Line out switchable (XLR or RCA)
Polarity change on XLR (2=HOT or 3=Hot)
Full metal body
Organic EL Display with Dimmer
1 USB audio input
2 Optical Inputs
2 Coaxial Inputs
1 Stereo RCA/XLR
3-polar AC socket with a detachable AC cable



Individual Toroidal-core Power Transformer on Each Channel Maintaining Total Dual Monaural Design

 

[spirovious]

A DSD DAC from wolfson,edually capable & costing less I suppose-
WolfsonWM8742DAC