Audio Asylum Thread Printer

Get a view of an entire thread on one page

FAQ / News / Events

Hi-Rez Highway

RE: Good solution

217.180.201.239

John Elison

In Reply to: RE: Good solution posted by E-Stat on December 28, 2024 at 20:02:07

There's no reason you can't use a different streamer with the FiiO S15 because it has a DAC input. It also has both an I²S output and a coax digital output for those who want to use a different DAC. It's an extremely versatile component.
Moreover, it has the latest top-of-the-line AKM DAC chipset. Therefore, it's definitely a good solution, and a very cost effective platform when you consider all its capabilities. In other words, it's a single box that can do it all, or it can do things separately if you want.
It's obviously not a component that you prefer, but for me, it works just fine, and sounds very good. It does all the digital things that I want to do without connecting a computer to my audio system. I think it's hard to beat for a thousand dollars, but I could be wrong.
Happy listening!

Edits: 12/29/24

Follow Ups:

Sure - E-Stat 06:11:47 12/29/24 (0)
One can buy something and never use half what they paid for.
My experience is what you hear most with a DAC is the "A" part - the analog output stage and in my case, its separate power supplies. One used for the digital side and one for the analog section sourced by an R core transformer. No electrolytic caps in the signal path.
While all streamers ARE computers, I likewise prefer not to use a general purpose PC for that application. The media server housing the audio and video libraries feeds half a dozen endpoints around the house and garage via WiFi or Ethernet using a medical isolator.
I'm currently traveling for a large family gathering, but enjoy listening to music on a daily basis. :)

Edits: 01/15/25

Post a Followup:

FAQ

Post a Message!

Forgot Password?

Moniker (Username):
Password (Optional):
	Remember my Moniker & Password (What's this?) Eat Me
E-Mail (Optional):
Subject:

Message:	(Posts are subject to Content Rules)

Optional Link URL:
Optional Link Title:
Optional Image URL:
Upload Image:
E-mail Replies:	Automagically notify you when someone responds.

To view your new posting or follow-up, click on the RELOAD or REFRESH button on your browser.

This post is made possible by the generous support of people like you and our sponsors:

Parts Connexion