Poll: Ultra with external DAC

[David Sydney]

I am now running USB out of Ultra to a Topping E70V Velvet (AK4499) DAC! Best ever sound for lowest price.

 

[Bill Mac]

Thanks. Great data. Even more inaudible than the Ultra.
Of course I see the possible benefits of differential outputs, which the Ultra is lacking.

When researching DACs recently I looked at all DACs no matter what the price range was. In that search measurements as well as overall sound quality were equally important. I read many reviews on different sites and also looked at which DACs seemed to show up often for sale used. I considered DACs from Topping, SMSL, RME, Benchmark, Denafrips and others. Looked briefly at Schitt but their lack of DSD support quickly eliminated them.

After weeks of extensive reading and viewing of reviews I ordered the Pontus 15th. I'm very happy with my choice and Pontus 15th is a great match with the Ultra using the USB output. I do wish WiiM would support DSD direct instead of the conversion to PCM 192/24. But that aside the combo sounds excellent in my bedroom system. Also in the system is a Yamaha A-S1100 integrated amp powering a pair of Philharmonic BMR v2 monitor speakers.

 

[adias]

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