So I guess nobody has tried my test.
Enter the modern hifi world. Try this test.
HiBy FC1 vs. just about any modern or vintage DAC out there.
Cost? Just around 20 dollars or so.
I doubt anyone will be able to tell a difference with their system.
Let’s assume the following case scenario:
1. same speakers
2. same cables
3. same amplifier
The test:
Use a 3.5mm cable to RCA or balanced in to your preamplifier or integrated amplifier on a spare input.
basically, it’s 2v plus a little extra mw, designed to drive headphones.
If anything it’ll be a bit louder than your system, but fundamentally, you won’t be able to hear any difference between it and any solid-state DAC out there in terms of resolution, detail, timing, or instruments/vocals clarity.
Why? Because digital audio has advanced to the point where we are at its limits, and can shrink down the electronics this small, without sacrificing anything. Just look at how far computers and smartphones have come. Audio reproduction is no different in the digital domain.
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@frank009/BOT. Nope! Mike |
Yours is truly amazing; it instantly reminds me of a vintage stereo—once owned by my great-grandmother—that sat in a rental home years ago. I used to play with it when my family wasn't looking. Even after all this time, it could still produce such a delightful sound—it brings back such fond memories. |
@may942399337, Is a BOT! Mike |
I see a huge difference between the three chinese dac i bought and my 12 years old French battery NOS dac TDA 1543 minimalistically designed by Christophe Mariac. Suppose i do this test proposed by the OP and this 20 bucks dac he proposed is as good as my three costlier Chinese dac ( i use none of them anymore and i will never buy a costlier dac to replace the French one my system value is low cost and very satisfying after optimization process ). I doubt that the Hiby FC1 will beat my Nos dac if the 3 chinese well recommended low cost one dont touch it ( i paid it new 20 bucks 12 years ago )
But i agree with the OP that very costlier Dac are useless often or deceptive , because nothing, no upgrade is useful in my experience BEFORE mechanical,electrical, acoustical, and DSP optimization.No upgrade can replace optimization and often an upgrade hide this basic fact. But marketing is a problem in audio threads. Acoustic rules....
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