SMSL RAW-MDA 1 will save you money

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@davidcotie6878
@davidcotie6878 5 ай бұрын
You have a remarkable skill in choosing incredibly descriptive words to convey what you hear in your reviews. I think it's even more remarkable when we consider the fact that based on your accent English is not your first language. The direct comparisons with peer devices is the cherry on top. Top audio reviewer on YT without a doubt. It's not even close...
@JeffB1961
@JeffB1961 3 ай бұрын
I'll second what David said .
@nicktan4530
@nicktan4530 2 ай бұрын
Yes he can wax poetic.
@jon0807
@jon0807 2 ай бұрын
Out of all the reviewers that I've watched on my journey in shopping for a dac/headphone amp, you have been the best at describing sounds that I can actually feel and understand. Thank you so much!
@jyan727
@jyan727 6 ай бұрын
I have been waiting for someone to give a thorough review of this product and I am glad to see that you are the first! Your insight has helped me finally decide on this dac/amp! Thanks!
@blupantat3678
@blupantat3678 4 ай бұрын
i bought this, 2 hours after watching your review. definitely record breaking speed. going from dx3 pro to this one is crazy. i only use yamaha hs8 and the sound is already truly holographic. it felt like every sound now have a coordinate of depth and location. every songs felt like a new exprience again. huge thanks!!
@yongkykurniawan1089
@yongkykurniawan1089 3 ай бұрын
Is that you who mention "like iem 40 juta" ?
@kriskelvin64
@kriskelvin64 6 ай бұрын
Great detailed review as always. Waiting for your review of the fio K11 R2R. Sounds like an interesting product that is breaking the price barrier for r2r dac.
@watch3r9
@watch3r9 6 ай бұрын
you're so coherent with the presentation. interesting dac+amp indeed
@ironhead3494
@ironhead3494 2 күн бұрын
I can listen to this guy talk about audio all day. Great job, bruv.
@sloboat55
@sloboat55 6 ай бұрын
My Tradutto is on fire. Thanks, Jub. Cool runnings
@iiWiReviews
@iiWiReviews 6 ай бұрын
Thanks man! 👍🍻
@adilsonnogueira6468
@adilsonnogueira6468 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for your another great review. I use my SMSL Raw MDA1 as a DAC for my Topping A90….and it is just AMAZING !
@cobrabucket
@cobrabucket 6 ай бұрын
I've said it before... I am saying it again: Srbo is the BEST DAC REVIEWER on the planet. Period. No one else has his gift: an ability to perfectly explain the differences he hears between different DACs, amps & transducers.
@nabildanial00
@nabildanial00 6 ай бұрын
But can he do it blind?
@kickazzdrummer666
@kickazzdrummer666 5 ай бұрын
shill
@AG-bp3ll
@AG-bp3ll 5 ай бұрын
Yes his imagination is quite vivid.
@AG-bp3ll
@AG-bp3ll 5 ай бұрын
@@nabildanial00 None of these guys test blind for a reason. The realization that a $200 DAC sounds identical to a $2000 DAC would pretty much kill any reason to even review them.
@3ildcard
@3ildcard Ай бұрын
@nabildanial00 Of course not, lol. Same snake oil as "cAbLeS ALTeR sOunD" and JDS Labs confirmed it. But how else would they sell you each new product if they don't lie to you how it sounds different? Unless it is R2R or Tube, by design meant to alter the sound, it is likely a snake oil and whole bunch of copium.
@tommasobaldi7361
@tommasobaldi7361 2 ай бұрын
what a fantastic review. thank very much for your knowledge and for the way that you made all very simple to understand❤❤
@janwege150277
@janwege150277 6 ай бұрын
Now I have big problem with Fiio K7 - price range is about same, BUT: cons: - Fiio does not have balanced speaker outputs - Fiio does not have double coaxial and opical outputs pros: - Fiio has balanced headphone output - Fiio declares frequency outputs 20Hz-50kHz on all outputs - Fiio has external bric fot power supply **** And my question is why Fiio has so much declared frequency? Will it give better scene/3D efect? Better separation of instruments? - Does it give antything if someone plans to buy some better frequency speakers? - Perhaps better screenned cables can substitute balanced outputs? * This is important issue I think, since for example some headphone producers put respose frequency even higher than Fiio gives on outputs. Why? * Please, forgive if my questions are on amatour level, but... I'm amatour 😞 Kind greetings! 👍
@iiWiReviews
@iiWiReviews 6 ай бұрын
Hi and thanks for your support. That kind of declared frequency is not really much important, just the way manufacturer decided to specify something. Soundstaging and 3D will depend on some other staff, like overall clarity and tone decay. But that's not something that we know is good or bad from anything found in the spec sheet. We have to try them. This SMSL is very good in that regard (soundstage and separation). Unfortunately I can't say anything about K7 and its sound since I never tested it. Knowing Fiio, it's probably a very good device too.
@iiWiReviews
@iiWiReviews 6 ай бұрын
Also, most speakers and headphones will not play much above 20kHz which is fine because we don't hear above that either. That 50kHz is more about bragging with a high bandwidth amp design... Not really important for this choice you have here.
@janwege150277
@janwege150277 6 ай бұрын
@@iiWiReviews Thank You for Your answers. I must think everything over again All the best for You
@sjohie
@sjohie 5 ай бұрын
I just love your reviews, and since I was thinking about upgrading my Topping DX3Pro+, your comparison was spot on for me. Keep up the good work!
@hammer-and-thumb
@hammer-and-thumb 4 ай бұрын
My RAW-MDA1 just arrived. I am using speakers of my own design (a narrow-baffle three way design like Audio Physic, except using a planar tweeter) and a pair of IcePower 300AS1 amp monoblocks, and compared to my prior DAC/amp (NuForce DDA-120) I am now hearing state-of-the-art sound. If the RAW-MDA1 sounds less 'crisp' than another DAC, I think that can be attributed to even lower distortion, and that is actually desirable for a more laid-back sound. Real audio isn't supposed to outline every detail, only convey the detail that is in the recording without artificial enhancement. I think the RAW-MDA1 is incredible, and soon I'll also be doing some headphone-based listening. I'll also be trying it with my 700W NCore NCx500 monoblocks but I think the IcePower amp modules are the most complementary to the sound of the RAW-MDA1, so someone could be very happy with the RAW-MDA1 feeding some even higher performance IceEdge 1200AS1 modules for a mega-powered system. I share the finding that the soundstage dimensions and the 3-dimensional imaging are quite good with this DAC, and the overall effect with the IcePower monoblocks is more spacious, more involving, and more tonally pure than I was getting with the DDA-120, which uses Infineon class-D chips with digitally controlled modulators.
@GreySectoid
@GreySectoid 16 күн бұрын
Thank you for these reviews, helped me to decide which one is the most suitable for my setup.
@iiWiReviews
@iiWiReviews 16 күн бұрын
Glad I could help!
@chryoko
@chryoko 6 ай бұрын
"Good enough" is my favorite adjective too ! I use daily an SMSL M7 (212€ back then) for about 12 hours a day average since 2018 on my office set up attached to some small desk Presonus E3 active monitors via RCA. Super happy about that M7. Just the one knob, no screen interface is a bit complex to use. Therefore I just got last week the newer SMSL M300SE for 119€ with a better interface and XLR outputs. At moment i use it in my main room connected to my YAMAHA P5000S that get only symmetric inputs. My big speakers sounds great now ! Super fan of the SMSL brand. Thanks to them for those High Quality affordable electronics they propose us. They are "good enough" and pretty close to perfection while at budget pricing.
@RosemarySoriano-n6v
@RosemarySoriano-n6v 6 ай бұрын
Great detailed review. Thank you so much.☺
@Raynoxfps
@Raynoxfps Ай бұрын
how is it compared to the fiio k9 akm
@tigerfish66
@tigerfish66 6 ай бұрын
Love your Content, attitude to audio review and knowledgeable opinions/thoughts..Thank You
@D1N02
@D1N02 6 ай бұрын
The name sounds like a designer drug. Are you going to review the SMSL DO200 PRO (with 12 Cyrus CS43131 DAC chips) and the new FIIO K11 R2R (169 dollar r2r dac) Those look like interesting developments. I would also be interested on your opinion of the JDS Atom 2 stack. (Just 129 dollars a piece so 258 for the stack)
@innovance3788
@innovance3788 6 ай бұрын
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@middleearthltd
@middleearthltd 6 ай бұрын
I was hoping that review would have been done already +1
@darrenjurevicius8630
@darrenjurevicius8630 6 ай бұрын
I have had the DO200 PRO for a week now, upgrading from Topping E50. Still all very new, but a definite step up in sound quality. I loved the E50, but the resolution and sound stage imaging of the DO200 PRO is at another level.
@JasonMoon111
@JasonMoon111 2 ай бұрын
There are two ES9039 chips for that 4.4mm output, so it is truly balanced. Thanks for the great review!
@mrkoolg5924
@mrkoolg5924 5 ай бұрын
Amazing review great work mate
@AndreaRavaioli
@AndreaRavaioli 6 ай бұрын
I have this DAC. It replaced an SU-10 because, frankly said, I could not tell them apart in a blind test. When I thought I barely could, swapping cables inverted the results.... Great job SMSL. Chifi really good these days, also the Hifiman EF499 using an old chip is really good.
@EduardodeFuentesCeballos
@EduardodeFuentesCeballos 5 ай бұрын
That’s really saying something, I consider the SU-10 a GREAT DAC. I’m tempted but I already have 3 DACs 😂.
@Tapac2112
@Tapac2112 5 ай бұрын
Will this drive Sennheiser HD 600 with its low sensitivity of 97 dB and 300 Ohm?
@asan1050
@asan1050 6 ай бұрын
Srboljub! Thanks for posting this video
@ascubapro
@ascubapro 5 ай бұрын
Thanks for another awesome review. I also agree BEST REVIEWER on the planet.
@bobwood4304
@bobwood4304 2 ай бұрын
Hi , thanks for the great review. I took the plunge on this one!just want to clarify; did you literally measure the output power on the 4.4 output? I also wonder how this compares to the K11 R2R, since you mentioned the spacial nature in relation to R2R DACs as comparable
@roa5359
@roa5359 6 ай бұрын
Please review FiiO’s new K11 R2R. Seems much more interesting for considerably less. You could even add the S11 streamer and almost come in at the same price.
@mickeylickey
@mickeylickey 5 ай бұрын
Bought the c200 because of you and I will be trying this for sure.
@seveneb
@seveneb 6 ай бұрын
Yes plz review FiiiO K11 R2R DAC, reasonable price has me wondering!
@innovance3788
@innovance3788 6 ай бұрын
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@virafdastoor399
@virafdastoor399 3 ай бұрын
I was looking for a DAC with BT, high headphone amp power and atleast three digital inputs for a long time. Had almost decided on the Topping DX3 Pro + but did not order it. I came to know about the MD1 only about 15 days ago, spent two days reading reviews and watching videos. However, the direct comparison with the DX3 Pro + in your review was the deciding factor. I ordered it immediately and have been using it for about 10 days now. Compared to the the TI chip in my six yrs old Yamaha AS-501 amp, the ESS chips in the MD1 clearly open up the soundstage, highlight the finer details and instrument placement. this is all the more evident when I listen through my speakers and sub, especially while watching concert DVDs. It also drives my Sen. HD 650s more than adequetly, although the power is no match for the built in headphone amp. in the Yamaha. However, as someone else has also pointed out, it should have had an EQ built in. In my view you definitely need tone controls to tailor the sound to your requirement, considering that every amp/speaker it is connected to will have its own peculiarity. Connecting this DAC directly to a power amp. may not work out for everybody. Thank you so much for your interesting and enlightening videos.
@loreto1815
@loreto1815 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for your comprehensive review. Do you know whether or not the headphone amp and the RCA output can function at the same time? Or does one have to choose one or the other?
@laggmonstret
@laggmonstret 3 ай бұрын
It's nice that you can change output from the menu, but I wish there was a physical button for this. Most solutions have it so you have to unplug your headphones to listen to the monitors but I do not want that have been looking for a good device with this feature for 5 years now lol. I guess this will be good enough or soon I give up and go for wireless headphones instead.
@frankwoods9680
@frankwoods9680 6 күн бұрын
Hi, I would ask passion for sound (youtuber) he is one of the most active KZbinrs I've seen responding to everyone, I'm sure he would know of a suitable device with that feature.
@JPC326
@JPC326 5 ай бұрын
How does it compare to FiiO K9 AKM
@romans7491
@romans7491 16 күн бұрын
🎉Is it situablle for Zenn HD650? i mean quality level parity.Thank you
@bobb.9917
@bobb.9917 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for The Music! 👍🏼
@tanachip
@tanachip 6 ай бұрын
The one thing that the D50 III has the sold me was its 10-band PEQ function this At I’m able to store on the unit. I can just hook up my iPad or iPhone and my EQ is already loaded!
@NintenPizza
@NintenPizza Ай бұрын
Is it possible to add EQ with a 3rd party App on PC? I just want to slightly increase the bass & Treble for my DT770's.
@landosazo7506
@landosazo7506 3 күн бұрын
nice and convincing review....I already have the SMSL DO300EX AKM 4499+4191 with headphone amp and it pushes out pretty good amount of power to IEMs and headphones with the AKM sonic smoothness...will this RAW-MDA1 be an improvement over what I already have or should I get a dedicated headphone amp like the SMSL HO300? thanks
@anakinskywalker8624
@anakinskywalker8624 4 ай бұрын
Hi :) Thank you for the wonderful review! You said that 4.4mm connector may be just connected to a single-ended output. I just thought what if it is the opposite - I mean that the 6.35mm connector is just connected to a balanced output...
@frodehokholt3944
@frodehokholt3944 24 күн бұрын
I was thinking the same thing. Since it has XLR connections, it has to have a balanced internal amp with a hot enough signal output. If not, the XLR would be noisy and near useless. I think that Srboljub would have noticed that.
@yoochanmyung6399
@yoochanmyung6399 5 ай бұрын
Found a weird defect which is, changing USB to USB1(UAC-1.0) mode causes 'tick' noises for optical input mode.
@JYMBO
@JYMBO 6 ай бұрын
i NEED your input on the Topping DX9
@Zadym
@Zadym Ай бұрын
And how does it compare to the 2023 Sabaj A20D? I'm curious about the configuration with headphones. 😏
@geraldcruz6868
@geraldcruz6868 5 ай бұрын
Hi Srboljub, love your reviews, by the way, when are you gonna review Topping DX9? Looks like it will blow our minds. Thanks!
@alphasixty1316
@alphasixty1316 6 ай бұрын
I like speakers with as well as headphones on my desktop. The topping MX3s filled those needs well.
@tessie4204
@tessie4204 3 ай бұрын
Why do SMSL DAC's never have 12V triggers on the back?
@NeilBlanchard
@NeilBlanchard 5 ай бұрын
Zoot Sims - is a *great* name! And I have never heard of him, before. Thanks for that!
@gadgetgenerationspulkit
@gadgetgenerationspulkit 6 ай бұрын
I am looking for a companion for my A70 Pro and TA20 Plus, my Headphone is Bokeh. Which one would you suggest up to 500-600$ price bar??
@damjov
@damjov 3 ай бұрын
hello, what do you think about new amp of this series, the SMSL RAW-HA1? i have b&w 683, the first ones, and i look for amp/dac combo for about 250eu. first i look at your a300 review and i think this is it! after that the ao300 pop out and now this new one RAW-HA1? Can you point me the best option that i have for that budget and speakers? the system is mainly used on tv. so for tv netflix youtube music. thanks and keep up the good work! :)
@Phoeliz
@Phoeliz 2 ай бұрын
How is the mda1 stand against smsl's own m300 for the headphone?
@lucacarlotto5056
@lucacarlotto5056 5 ай бұрын
Excellent review Srboljub. Can the XLR outputs be fixed and variable voltage, only fixed, only variable? Hi and thanks, Luca
@lucacarlotto5056
@lucacarlotto5056 5 ай бұрын
I found it ! PRE MODE is the volume adjustment function switch for the output. VARIABLE : The output volume is controlled. FIXED : The output connector volume is fixed.
@MadelnMachines
@MadelnMachines Ай бұрын
How does this compare sonically to the DX5? I can get both at a similar price
@iiWiReviews
@iiWiReviews Ай бұрын
Don't have DX5 with me anymore but they should be very close in performance.
@emiliodiezjunior
@emiliodiezjunior 5 ай бұрын
Does this dac has the auto on off feature whem they receive signal from the input?
@jasmeetsinghism
@jasmeetsinghism Ай бұрын
How are they compared to aune x8 18
@ExPsycHo
@ExPsycHo 2 ай бұрын
Can you think this would be a good dac to combine with hegel h390 who has a akm dac chip, and old one, thanks.
@iiWiReviews
@iiWiReviews 2 ай бұрын
I belive that the one in H390 probably sounds better or equally good.
@thomastoccupe9406
@thomastoccupe9406 5 ай бұрын
Very good review, for what it seems to be a very good product. Ijust bought one thanks to your video 😁 Wanted to know if i can preamp the raw mda1 ? Thanks
@ramondelgado6778
@ramondelgado6778 3 ай бұрын
Awesome! How does this compare to the Topping E70 Velvet w/ the AKM 4499 and the Geshelli J2s w/ AKM 4499? Help! Thank you!
@0-9880
@0-9880 3 ай бұрын
This guy is very good and honest that's all it is
@davidpetner8247
@davidpetner8247 6 ай бұрын
Srbo - such a shame that you never tested the SMSL M500 mk3 - I need to know if your conclusion here would've changed if you had only reviewed that specific model 😢
@KXP70
@KXP70 6 ай бұрын
Any comments on how well it does as a preamp?
@nikolaico21111
@nikolaico21111 3 ай бұрын
Is RAW MDA1 better than xDuoo TA-22 if i want to use it mainly with headphones?
@vitenp
@vitenp 5 ай бұрын
what about in comparison to high end dongle dac like ibasso dc elite? worth spending more for the form factor?
@vitenp
@vitenp 5 ай бұрын
trying again
@NigelFudge
@NigelFudge 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the review. In the U.K . this is twice the price of the SMSL C200, £260 - £130. Is the extra cost worth it?
@iiWiReviews
@iiWiReviews 6 ай бұрын
If you have very good headphones and that amount of money won't make you struggle for bills... Then I think it's worth it. But that's my subjective feeling, and I do love hi quality sound very much.
@FaintSignals
@FaintSignals 5 ай бұрын
So, what makes it "raw"?
@500k-w5n
@500k-w5n 6 ай бұрын
Comparison with FX-Audio Dr07? with upgraded power supply as it would match price
@iiWiReviews
@iiWiReviews 6 ай бұрын
FX Audio on its own is not a match. With iFi iPower X it is a much closer thing. In the end RAW MDA is a touch more spacious and clean sounding. But the difference is not big so don't worry about it if you already have DR07.
@EverythingisFire
@EverythingisFire 3 ай бұрын
I may go for this thing. I still might save for the Aune S9c for my AiO but I'm not sure now.
@prashanthkrishanduth8521
@prashanthkrishanduth8521 6 ай бұрын
What about the Aune DACMagic XVIII with the Sparkos OpAmps? Is that not better, from a pure DAC point of view?
@iiWiReviews
@iiWiReviews 6 ай бұрын
It is. In the DAC part of comparisons you can see that SMSL D6S is slightly better... So there was no need to compare RAW with pricier and better standalone DACs - they are better. So is Aune with Sparkos. 2in1 DAC/AMP use is where this one is at its best.
@markothomas9765
@markothomas9765 4 ай бұрын
How does this match up against a mojo 2? I picked the mojo up a long time ago and love it, but without rca outs I am considering a standalone DAC. If I connect a 3.5mm to RCA cable and have the volume way up to match amp input, I run the risk of killing any headphone or IEM thats unprepared. I am hesitant of buying something that doesnt exceed the mojo just over the inconvenience
@iiWiReviews
@iiWiReviews 4 ай бұрын
Mojo 2 sounds tonally richer and more natural. It's one of the best DACs bellow 1000 for sure.
@yongkykurniawan1089
@yongkykurniawan1089 4 ай бұрын
​@@iiWiReviewsany recommed desktop dac that tonally like mojo 2?
@JeffB1961
@JeffB1961 3 ай бұрын
i think i'm gonna order the RAW-MDA 1 for my first introduction to modern desktop/computer hifi equipment . i just turned 63 and want to treat myself to something better than my 30ish year old slowly dying pioneer 5.1 receiver that only the headphone output has worked right on for the past year or so .......
@ΔαυίδΠριδεαυξ
@ΔαυίδΠριδεαυξ 6 ай бұрын
My Burson Play (original) can drive passive speakers, but Burson Playmate 2 cannot. I'm a complete newb when it comes to sound do you know why there is such a different between the new and old model? Could this model you are reviewing drive small desktop speakers passively?
@iiWiReviews
@iiWiReviews 6 ай бұрын
Passive speakers need much more power, especially current, than headphones. I never test headphone amplifiers with speakers because they are just not meant to be able to do that. It's basically a misuse of a product. Burson Play being able to drive them is a lucky coincidence, not a rule. I suggest giving that job to a true speaker amplifier. There are small, affordable, and good ones now - like Fosi V3 for example.
@ΔαυίδΠριδεαυξ
@ΔαυίδΠριδεαυξ 5 ай бұрын
@@iiWiReviews Thanks but the Burson Play has one very nice (or two really) feature... it can be molex powered and fits in a 5.25 slot. Have mine in a Silverstone Sugo 14 ITX PC.
@0-9880
@0-9880 3 ай бұрын
iiiwi reviews please help me choose between SMSL RAW-MDA1 vs SMSL Do400 I am using sennheiser HD660s2 and Neumann kh120 speakers . its for recording studio use
@iiWiReviews
@iiWiReviews 3 ай бұрын
If you only used headphones I would say take MDA1 and save some money. The difference is small on a headphone out. But since speakers are also being used (line output) than DO400 is a better performer for that.
@0-9880
@0-9880 3 ай бұрын
@@iiWiReviews thanks 🙏🏾 you are the man on earth planet 🌍
@pointlessdemon
@pointlessdemon 2 күн бұрын
is raw mda-1 better than DO400?
@iiWiReviews
@iiWiReviews 2 күн бұрын
No. They are almost the same at headphone output but DO400 performs better if you use line-outs (DAC only).
@UAVmaker
@UAVmaker 6 ай бұрын
How does SMSL RAW-MDA 1 do compared to SMSL SU-1?
@iiWiReviews
@iiWiReviews 6 ай бұрын
SU-1 is a bit more forward tonally and has slightly narrower soundstage... But we're talking about the same tier performance, just different.
@UAVmaker
@UAVmaker 5 ай бұрын
@@iiWiReviews thank you ☺️
@Anh-Áo-Nâu
@Anh-Áo-Nâu 4 ай бұрын
Is this close to same as Dynafrip Aris?
@itayadler8565
@itayadler8565 5 ай бұрын
What is the best amp dac combo under 750 dollar in your opinion? I have the powerdac v2.1 and I want to upgrade
@PU2VTT
@PU2VTT 5 ай бұрын
I bought one, and I really like it. I would like to know which is the best amplifier to connect it to (I thought about the SMSL AO200 MK2, or is there another better one from SMSL?). Thank you very much! Best regards! Duarte - from Brazil
@rodmcleod4897
@rodmcleod4897 4 ай бұрын
I own the AO200 and HO200 and you can not beat that for the money.The preamp just brings out all those details
@dtdcampbell
@dtdcampbell 6 ай бұрын
Also appreciate and enjoy the reviews. Any plans to review the FiiO K19?
@MegaEpstein
@MegaEpstein 6 ай бұрын
What do you think about the new Fiio R2R DAC?
@victoresteva3246
@victoresteva3246 4 ай бұрын
is there a significant difference with SMSL SU-1?
@iiWiReviews
@iiWiReviews 4 ай бұрын
No, except a great headphone amplifier.
@hrdstl285
@hrdstl285 4 ай бұрын
Hi, I have ordered this DAC and I am really looking forward to it. I want to ask your opinion, ...I own Denon headphone AH-D7200 (25 ohm). Does the MDA RAW 1 headphone output of sufficient quality for my AH-D7200, but invest an additional 500 usd on the SMSL H400 for maximum music enjoyment. Thanks :)
@mcm934ify
@mcm934ify 2 ай бұрын
This one or topping E70 better ? Where is the differences please?
@iiWiReviews
@iiWiReviews 2 ай бұрын
If you need the headphone output take this one. If you only need a line output than I suggest SMSL D6s. Probably the best DAC without headphone amp bellow 300 and saves you some money too. E70 is good too but D6s is both slightly better and cheaper.
@mcm934ify
@mcm934ify 2 ай бұрын
@iiWiReviews thank you! Later when i will have the money, i will take rme ADI-2 . In KZbin audio test between rme, gd audio and other dac the rme seem more natural and better soudstage.
@kimai1641
@kimai1641 4 ай бұрын
*** Hi, I have my trusty RME ADI2 DAC FS that I simply adore but I am aware that there are newer devices out there that maybe more competitive. Do you think that the RAW-MDA1 might be a contender for a second device, I will not be replacing my RME but I will be augmenting. I don't care for 4.4mm output since I don't have any headphones that are balanced as of now. I know companies add the convenience of adding a socket that allows users to connect 4.4 or other plugs without changing the internals *a cheap, cop out*. Cheers, and I hope you can steer me in the right direction. My RME is the AKM version. I mostly listen to speakers but on occasion I listen to headphones and as such, I want to have something of a powerhouse that can drive most headphones to their limit. Thanks again! ***
@brianmateosantiago7508
@brianmateosantiago7508 4 ай бұрын
How would you consider this to the SMSL DO400? Is it a better option at a lower price?
@iiWiReviews
@iiWiReviews 4 ай бұрын
DO400 offers a slightly wider soundstage and maybe a tocuh softer (like in a natural way) tonality. The difference is very, very, small that I maybe wouldn't notice them if not doing a direct one to one comparison with critical listening. RAW-MDA 1 is a clearly better value.
@brianmateosantiago7508
@brianmateosantiago7508 4 ай бұрын
@@iiWiReviews thanks so much for your response. Also been enjoying your content a lot, keep the great work!
@user-xim25gri56
@user-xim25gri56 6 ай бұрын
С удовольствием слушаю ваши обзоры. Так подробно, без =воды= и со знанием дела могут говорить только славяне!! Слушал американцев, у них 10 минут бла-бла-бла о себе любимом, 2 минуты о кнопках на цапе или усилителе и в конце о звуке - = Звук хороший, мне понравился = Они такие жалкие, хоть и пытаются шутить. Вы настоящий ценитель звука и с правильной речью и очень похожи по подаче материала с российскими блогерами по этой тематике, а в чём то и немного лучше.
@cobrabucket
@cobrabucket 6 ай бұрын
This kind of attitude is disrespectful and unwanted.
@user-xim25gri56
@user-xim25gri56 6 ай бұрын
@@cobrabucket Уважение не купишь, это достигается ответственным отношением к своему делу, профессионализмом, умением доходчиво подать материал своим подписчикам и не тратить их время на пустую информацию не имеющую отношения к делу. Американцы сделают из этого шоу, но очень мало скажут по существу дела. Поэтому над ними можно только посмеяться и забыть что они как блогеры существуют в youtube. Может вы мне покажете достойного американского блогера умеющего говорить о тонкостях звука, усилителях и сравнения их звучания без кривляния и дурацких шуток???
@bbfoto7248
@bbfoto7248 5 ай бұрын
@@user-xim25gri56 Erin's Audio Corner
@jayem1826
@jayem1826 5 ай бұрын
Flash! There’s one for sale on USAudiomart for $219 as of 18aug24
@ankanrupsen9438
@ankanrupsen9438 3 ай бұрын
does it sound better than the smsl su1?
@iiWiReviews
@iiWiReviews 3 ай бұрын
No. They're the same. If you don't need a headphone amp than go for SU-1.
@Rezzzn0r
@Rezzzn0r 6 ай бұрын
Nice review! Does it sound better than Mojo2?
@iiWiReviews
@iiWiReviews 6 ай бұрын
They are on a similar level but different. Mojo 2 has more midrange deteils and better inner tone texture. This one has better high frequency extension, and it's warmer in the bass region. It's also slightly more dynamic. I can see different people preferring one or the other.
@Rezzzn0r
@Rezzzn0r 6 ай бұрын
@@iiWiReviews thank you a lot, once again your findings are priceless. I wonder what would you say about Hiby R8 II, I've heard this monster few weeks ago and it blew my mind.
@danieldusentrieb9336
@danieldusentrieb9336 6 ай бұрын
#Srboljub, you are comparing with the D50 III, but which power supply unit did you use?
@iiWiReviews
@iiWiReviews 6 ай бұрын
Small meanwell SMPS that is default for many DACs at this price. Anything more expensive is changing the comparison but adding to the price too.
@stephenbailey9969
@stephenbailey9969 6 ай бұрын
SMSL D6s with last chance $59 Schiit Heretic and its TI 1656 opamps would be an interesting mix.
@ArmarioActual
@ArmarioActual 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing. Where to buy in Europe?
@iiWiReviews
@iiWiReviews 6 ай бұрын
Try Audiophonics
@DM-ws7pd
@DM-ws7pd 5 ай бұрын
All these adjectives are hilarious
@r2d3vadar92
@r2d3vadar92 2 ай бұрын
As you all know " As Long as DACs are tuned to be linear and free of distortion - SIND(Signal-to -noise and Distortion is >90db), there is no audible difference between AKM/ESS/Cirrus/TI chips at identical single levels. RME must hold the same stance, as they freely swap chips without bothering to rename their products. "Then there's cognitive bias. And the human brain has an auditory buffer length of about 0.2 seconds: good luck turning a DAC on in this timeframe, and never mind having the mental capacity to accurately compare sonic differences between 2 similar DAC's" Also Soundstage/Separation is in the recording not a function of a DAC. Warm or muddy is due to speakers or noise. A DAC should be transparent.
@clickbaitpro
@clickbaitpro Ай бұрын
But in reality there's a clear difference in DACs like FiiO K7 (AKM: Narrower and Warmer Sounding) and Topping DX7 Pro+ (ESS: Brighter and Wider Sounding) and this trend continues in Interfaces like Focusrite (Wider and Detailed Sounding) Vs. Audient (Punchier, Narrower and Muddy sounding comparatively) in direct AB testing. Maybe they just cant get the tuning right
@vavanjukebox7137
@vavanjukebox7137 6 ай бұрын
Zdravo Srboljub, your instagram link is not the good one.
@Ready4Head
@Ready4Head 3 ай бұрын
Compare to FiiO K11 R2R 🙏
@kaifa76
@kaifa76 3 ай бұрын
mine lasted less than 48 hours then stopped powering on. nice done smsl...
@dylanemeraldgrey
@dylanemeraldgrey 6 ай бұрын
I'm taking delivery of the SMSL DO200 Pro today. I got it for $319. Hmmmm...If anyone wants to reassure me, feel free. 😅
@richardblaauwgeers4349
@richardblaauwgeers4349 6 ай бұрын
Is the raw-mda1 better then tone2pro when you only listen to iems?
@iiWiReviews
@iiWiReviews 6 ай бұрын
Tone 2 pro was with me a long time ago so I can't compare them directly and say for sure. That said, I belive that RAW MDA is more revealing and has bigger soundstage.
@EARLandPEARL-c3i
@EARLandPEARL-c3i Ай бұрын
so if you don't need the headphone amp get the D6
@BluesMan90
@BluesMan90 6 ай бұрын
Is it at the same level as the aune s9c pro?
@iiWiReviews
@iiWiReviews 6 ай бұрын
I don't have S9C with me anymore for a direct comparison... But I do still have Mojo 2... And I remember comparing it to S9C. Long story short, S9C is more dynamic, but I think RAW is equally revealing. So very very close indeed.
@BluesMan90
@BluesMan90 6 ай бұрын
@@iiWiReviews Okay! Thanks again! :)
@nonchalantd
@nonchalantd 6 ай бұрын
This SMSL is a smart choice
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