Just got one. Am happy!

[amix]

Hi,

just wanted to signal, that I got an Ultra now, as well, in addition to my Pro Plus ( that I run with a Shanti Allo linear PSU and an SMSL SU-1 DAC). Couldn't be happier!

 

[d00]

Do you recommend SMSL SU-1 DAC? Is it a better for you than the internal DAC of Ultra?

 

[MonoMariop]

Do you recommend SMSL SU-1 DAC? Is it a better for you than the internal DAC of Ultra?

No is not. You won't hear a difference

 

[d00]

No is not. You won't hear a difference

I also have these 2 DACs and I hear the differences. SMSL is more extensive in bass. With the same EQ, the same volume, there is more bass.

Instead, the DAC from WiiM plays brighter on top.

 

[harkpabst]

With the same EQ, the same volume, there is more bass.

Instead, the DAC from WiiM plays brighter on top.

You mean, the same volume setting or the same volume?

Such massive differences in tonality don't technically exist between such similar devices. If you perceive such a difference, there's pretty much for sure a different explanation.

 

[MonoMariop]

I also have these 2 DACs and I hear the differences. SMSL is more extensive in bass. With the same EQ, the same volume, there is more bass.

Instead, the DAC from WiiM plays brighter on top.

Unless the smsl is coloring the sound thus not doing what a dac should be doing, you are not hearing.. you are imagining.
The ultra already has features to eq if you want to so in terms of transparency, you cannot get a better DAC since it's already transparent beyond human capabilities

 

[MonoMariop]

You mean, the same volume setting or the same volume?

Such massive differences in tonality don't technically exist between such similar devices. If you perceive such a difference, there's pretty much for sure a different explanation.

Yep... bias confirmation/ placebo