SMSL SU-1 DAC with Ultra?

[Modecorp]

Has anyone tried the SMSL SU-1 DAC with the Ultra and if so, what were your thoughts? Im loving my Ultra so far, but I am curious to how much more it could be improved with the addition of a relatively cost effective external DAC.

 

[NBK5LCB]

I tried to hook my SU1 to the Ultra via optical but no sound could be heard. I had my sub connected to Ultra and when I attempted to connect, I only heard the sub. No music out of speakers.

 

[Modecorp]

I tried to hook my SU1 to the Ultra via optical but no sound could be heard. I had my sub connected to Ultra and when I attempted to connect, I only heard the sub. No music out of speakers.

Does the SU-1 need to be connected to the Ultra via USB?

 

[Jeff29]

I have received my smsl su-1 dac connected via coaxial input and a ifi P2 power supply via the USB port and i am very impressed by the listening that i find smoother and more opened than the internal dac of lmy wiim Ultra which already quiet good .

 

[Fenny66]

Can I have my S U 1 powered through usb and connected via coax. Sounds very good. Can usb be utilised?

 

[David Sydney]

I also have one and set up side by side comparison playing a track and comparing the Saber ess DAC in the ultra by using line out. Then against my Advance Paris A10 Amp DAC (Saber ess I think) by using optical out from the Ultra to the amp. Then lastly using the SU1 attached to Ultra USB out and into an analog RCA input on my amp. I like the SU1 the most which uses the AK4493S sound much richer to my ears. I wish there were more new equipment using AKM DACs. Su1 I use mainly for my pc desk speakers. Easily the best $100 I have ever spent.

 

[Smartplug]

I also have one and set up side by side comparison playing a track and comparing the Saber ess DAC in the ultra by using line out. Then against my Advance Paris A10 Amp DAC (Saber ess I think) by using optical out from the Ultra to the amp. Then lastly using the SU1 attached to Ultra USB out and into an analog RCA input on my amp. I like the SU1 the most which uses the AK4493S sound much richer to my ears. I wish there were more new equipment using AKM DACs. Su1 I use mainly for my pc desk speakers. Easily the best $100 I have ever spent.

Akm velvet sound.

 

[Smartplug]

I tried to hook my SU1 to the Ultra via optical but no sound could be heard. I had my sub connected to Ultra and when I attempted to connect, I only heard the sub. No music out of speakers.

Did you chose optical out on ultra? Did you choose optical on on su 1? Both need to be the same.