SMSL SU-9 Balanced DAC Review - Best DAC under $500?

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For anyone wondering, the SU-9 _does_ come with a remote.

TheHEADPHONEShow
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Thankfully SMSL went with a much larger and clearer lcd display than what was on the SU-8. Small things make a big difference

greymatterstome
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already bought one, I had the SU-8 but it went belly up a month ago so GOOD TIMING!

dchessplayer
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Appreciate your review, thank you so much.

SHENZHENAUDIO
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Great review! Just subscribed to your channel. Keep this kind of review. It has a lot of information with comparison.

vergelsubang
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I've been waiting for your review, let's do this

SeanSisco
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It will be interesting if comparing it with SMSL SU-8 v2, it seems very similar except for the bluetooth and better physical control

draconidmike
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I ordered one today from Amazon and planning on pairing it with a thx 789. Im upgrading from Ifi's zen dac. I have the lcd 2c, lcd x, and hd6xx. I can't wait to listen to it when it comes in. Thanks for the review.

JE-tntc
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SMSL SU-9 or Eversolo DAC-Z6. Which one do you recommend? Your opinion is important to me. I will buy accordingly.

rolwest
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I'm wondering whether to go with this or a Gustard X16 for a Sundara.

EverythingisFire
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Thank you for the review, Resolve!

No remote?
Had the SU–8 for a few months, before I went for the RME ADI 2 DAC and do prefer to have a remote.
The SU–8 had this glare, you mentioned. I did like the Rich 2 sound option on the SMSL.

MartinLeschinski
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I just picked up an oppo sonica dac (uses the same ESS ES9038PRO SABRE DAC).
It is also a Network Streamer and can accept a usb drive full of music (24 bit & DSD files)...
Not to mention the app which is still supported... Hardest part is finding one at a decent price...(discontinued)

gixxercc
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R2R is the next adventure after these off-the-shelf dac-chip dacs!

llevine
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Does it go well with the topping a90? With the M400-I heard there is an output impedance problem.

dkssudgktpdy
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Can i use it with my monolith liquid spark ? To listen Tidal HiFi

momow
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Is this DAC only for headphones or can it be used for regular stereo speakers? Thanks

rogerIndianKing
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Anyone else having difficulty with MQA? When I play MASTER quality tracks on Tidal, the display shows "44.1" on it. I thought it should say 176.4 or 352.8 with the 3rd unfold?

cobrabucket
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Hello, Su-9 + Sh-9 or RME ADI-2 DAC FS ? Is the RME rly the best currently or is there cheaper setup with same audio quality (resolution, soundstage etc.) I do not case about functions, filters etc. Please advise.

vojtechbarta
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Any idea stacking this with A30Pro Amp

TimeGrowing
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Hi thank your for your insightful review. I am intending to get the SMSL SU9 to be placed before my node 2i so my bluesound just serves as a streamer. Would this give a better difference in sound quality? Or should I just stick to my node2i. Set up wise, I have a Schiitt Freya + tube preamp, an XTZ power amp and Klipsch RP 6000f speakers. Appreciate your thoughts.

rameshganeson