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OK back onto my active preamp and it is massively better. I therefore reluctantly conclude that at least with my power amps, the DAC/preamp output is unfortunately a piece of shite. In this mode the unit doesn't sound anywhere near as good. Not even close.
I'm using my XS DAC-01A fixed output into the Schiit Saga passive pre, and it sounds bloody marvellous. :)
Got to admit that I'm with you on this Jerry . I certainly can't hear anything of the distortion Justin is hearing . I play my music at pretty low levels though .Quote:
Originally Posted by jandl100
not tried this as yet or managed to try valves yet. been ill. sometime tho... my speakers dont need much to go loud so should be ok thinking about it
It is minor but it is there. I hear so anyway.Quote:
Originally Posted by brian2957
At any rate, in fixed output mode I rate it much better than the Frenchie DAC 3. Do you agree Brian?
One thing I definitely love it on, and that is via the Sky mini box. My Lampizator excelled at showing you just how poor the studio mics are on Sky News and BBC. The Xiang just makes the best of them somehow.
Out of interest I have just spent 3.5 times the price of the Xiang on Jupiter copper foil caps, so I can switch between the Dueland and Jupiter output stage caps in the Lampi at will. That's going to be interesting.
Yes , I really liked the French DAC when I changed the rechargeable batteries inside . However , the XS DAC is much better , particularly when the valve is changed for a better one . I'm now using the same valve as Jerry , which he kindly gave to me a few weeks ago :)
Yes, the Reflektor 6n3 really hits the spot for me as well.
T'will be interesting to compare with Justin's Western Electric valve when it gets here.
I look forward to that Jerry :)
When I had an XS DAC-01A, I had the same resuilts as user211, ok at quiet and moderate levels but once I started to head up to '11' it distorted and only got worse when it hit 11 :eyebrows:, it was sold off soon after that.
Interesting.Quote:
Originally Posted by mikeyb
Was that in both DAC-only (fixed output) and DAC-preamp modes?
Expecting both a great DAC and a great preamp in a £100 box does seem to be pushing your luck a bit far! :lol: