Quote (yupitsmeh @ Nov 14 2019 07:05pm)
so does the sdac/o2
just stated that when the usb plugged in it uses those rcas as output
I thought theres a difference between preamp outputs and the ones on the sdac/o2? the more I read about the potential channel imbalance in the sdac/o2 at low setting made me worried. not too sure if lowering the volume on windows first and then raising the gain on the sdac/o2 would really fix the potential channel imbalance, but didnt want to worry about it. comparing it to the atom, i ended up getting the atom.
super hard decision as they both seem extremely close in their reviews and specs... main difference was the atom has plastic case and more power, but the extra power isnt really needed for the headphones I have now. and the sdac/o2 has a dac with it.
i think ill try out the atom and then potentially get the Massdrop x Grace Design Standard DAC Balanced if i feel i need a dac and considering the price point.... its an extra $150. I also somewhat liked that the atom seems like a good idea so I can use it for more power hungry headphones in the future if needed and the ability to get a different dac over time if needed
any other DAC to consider? looks like the grace DAC has amazing reviews at its price.
This post was edited by noob_whacker on Nov 15 2019 10:37am