WTD: DAC - cheap with neutral warm sound

[Intenso]

I tried a Topping DAC but found it cold compared to a Xiang Sheng DAC-01 that has a lovely warm sweet sound...

[Mr.Ian]

you might be right on that

Topping D30
Topping D50
Xiang Sheng Dac 01A

used, would all be of interest at the right price

[Lurch]

Mike and an has a Xiang Sheng DAC-01, he's trying to shift for £100, think it's on page 3 of the classifieds (well it was yesterday).

[Mr.Ian]

Mike and an has a Xiang Sheng DAC-01, he's trying to shift for £100, think it's on page 3 of the classifieds (well it was yesterday).

saw his opening price and didnt look mich further as these seem to sell for circa £90, anyway on the basis nothing ventured... I have sent Mike a PM

[alcarmichael]

not at all sure it is of interest, but out of curiosity - what make/model is it?

It’s a Monica 1 or 2 apparently from Yeo (DIYPARADISE) TDA1545A based. Does sound very nice, I would say it’s the warmer sound of neutral.

[mr sneff]

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Topping-Dec...NsaWNrPXRydWU=

Lots of respect for this here.

I've had a few . . . Neutral for sure.

If you don't like it you can just send back within a month. Does DSD too . . .

I've got a couple of Topping DACs, good VFM, detailed but easy on the ear.

[Mr.Ian]

Actually the more I think about this the more I am leaning towards a Topping D50, any one got one they want to sell on?

[Monty]

I have a Cambridge Audio DAC magic 100 available if of any interest?

[Pepperamip]

How about a beresford caiman seg. Got a decent preamp option included and can be upgraded in various ways.

Still enjoying the sound of my one.

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