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In Reply to: RE: Best DAC under $1000 posted by KanedaK on March 12, 2021 at 00:34:51:
Has anyone compared it to the x16? The x16 measures slightly better, has better sounding op amps AND only uses ONE op amp for the balanced outs (two not as good sounding op amps in series on the A18). The x16 also has discrete buffers on the output adding higher current punch. Because there is just one dual op amp per channel (on the balanced outs...the best sounding output) you could put a adapter there and use discrete op amps. I will be trying this on mine (I am ordering an x16 today). Also you could lower the output impedance to say 10 ohms and drive dynamic headphones really well. You could use an xlr to headphone jack adapter or I might try hardwiring some wire out the back to a dangling headphone jack (or, if there is room on the front mount a headphone jack there). I plan to mod the AC power input as well. However, even stock I bet many will be super happy with an x16. Me, I hafta tweak!
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