Vinayak@
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Which is better audio quality-wise, LG V30 mobile or Fiio BTR 30 Pro DAC? Or any other ?
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PTP
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Could you please brief on your setup?
rwnano
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I use a Topping DAC - works well with my Ubuntu laptop. Shoutout to mBhanghui for helping me patiently to get it to work
PTP
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Then why would you need another entry level dac?
spirovious
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Add topping E30 to the list
PTP
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What is your audio source and setup?
rwnano
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Fiio is better than the LG
MasTerasTrix
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The Fiio 30 BTR DAC is made purely for audio purposes unlike the LG that can do many other things.
samyboy_jssp
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Hi Vinayak,
The FiiO BTR 30 Pro DAC at INR 9,990 sold via headphonezone.in is one of the best versatile budget DAC's with a whole lot of functionality available. I have been using it now for past 3 weeks as part of my budget setup. Best thing is there is also a mobile app to control settings for both transmitter / receiver/ DAC mode which makes it very user friendly. Powering a DAC with good power supply is also essential. A good power bank can suffice if budget is an issue else an Ultra Low Noise PSU like Allo Shanti will really help.
The FiiO BTR 30 Pro DAC at INR 9,990 sold via headphonezone.in is one of the best versatile budget DAC's with a whole lot of functionality available. I have been using it now for past 3 weeks as part of my budget setup. Best thing is there is also a mobile app to control settings for both transmitter / receiver/ DAC mode which makes it very user friendly. Powering a DAC with good power supply is also essential. A good power bank can suffice if budget is an issue else an Ultra Low Noise PSU like Allo Shanti will really help.
chillumphile
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Though I am a big LG fan and currently using V40 in my setup.
FiiO seems to use a way superior DAC chip - ESS ES9038Q2M which has been used in many critically appreciated DACs such as SMSL U6 and even in the Audiolabs 7000A integrated amp
Subbu68
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Got a Khadas Toneboard VIM version 2-3 weeks back. Connected it to Asus Tinkerboard 2S running LMS through USB. Way better than iFi iDSD Nano I have. It can run from a PC or Mac USB too. Also can work as a SPDIF DAC and I2S DAC (yet to try).
www.khadas.com
you have a choice of getting a fully built one (ToneBard 2 with Balanced / Unbalanced output) or barebones that can go into a small acrylic box that you have to make 4 holes.
Tone Series | Khadas
Hi-Res Audio Board Designed for Music Fanatics | Hi-Fi 2.0 | XMOS XU208 | ESS ES9038Q2M DAC | Volumio | DSD | S/PDIF IN | USB Sound Card
www.khadas.com
you have a choice of getting a fully built one (ToneBard 2 with Balanced / Unbalanced output) or barebones that can go into a small acrylic box that you have to make 4 holes.
Vinayak@
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Thank for reply I have already buy Fiio BTA30 Pro ...very awesome sound quality....But when you try to use the another mode, the there was some trable to connect but when connected it's everything work fine
rajivaryan1984
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Got a Khadas Toneboard VIM version 2-3 weeks back. Connected it to Asus Tinkerboard 2S running LMS through USB. Way better than iFi iDSD Nano I have. It can run from a PC or Mac USB too. Also can work as a SPDIF DAC and I2S DAC (yet to try).
Tone Series | Khadas
Hi-Res Audio Board Designed for Music Fanatics | Hi-Fi 2.0 | XMOS XU208 | ESS ES9038Q2M DAC | Volumio | DSD | S/PDIF IN | USB Sound Card
you have a choice of getting a fully built one (ToneBard 2 with Balanced / Unbalanced output) or barebones that can go into a small acrylic box that you have to make 4
Is there a way to order Khadas Pro 2 to India. I am planning to use it for my Kanto Y6 conencted to Pc.Got a Khadas Toneboard VIM version 2-3 weeks back. Connected it to Asus Tinkerboard 2S running LMS through USB. Way better than iFi iDSD Nano I have. It can run from a PC or Mac USB too. Also can work as a SPDIF DAC and I2S DAC (yet to try).
Tone Series | Khadas
Hi-Res Audio Board Designed for Music Fanatics | Hi-Fi 2.0 | XMOS XU208 | ESS ES9038Q2M DAC | Volumio | DSD | S/PDIF IN | USB Sound Card
you have a choice of getting a fully built one (ToneBard 2 with Balanced / Unbalanced output) or barebones that can go into a small acrylic box that you have to
Subbu68
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Sorry @rajivaryan1984 I am in UAE and Amazon UAE do list it here. Got from them
Khadas may deliver to India or Amazon US may. Try Amazon India too.
bhooshaniyer
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Amazon usually lists kadas products so does fablab... you could check those two options.
DACs and DAC chips have improved by leaps and bounds in the past 10 years compared to other products typically found in hifi chains.Got a Khadas Toneboard VIM version 2-3 weeks back. Connected it to Asus Tinkerboard 2S running LMS through USB. Way better than iFi iDSD Nano I have. It can run from a PC or Mac USB too. Also can work as a SPDIF DAC and I2S DAC (yet to try).
Tone Series | Khadas
Hi-Res Audio Board Designed for Music Fanatics | Hi-Fi 2.0 | XMOS XU208 | ESS ES9038Q2M DAC | Volumio | DSD | S/PDIF IN | USB Sound Card
you have a choice of getting a fully built one (ToneBard 2 with Balanced / Unbalanced output) or barebones that can go into a small acrylic box that you have to make 4 holes.
Vinayak@
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PTP
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I am purely a stereo person and I do not have much idea about av receivers and their audio quality.
I understand that you are using Yamaha RXN-600 AV as a Bluetooth stereo receiver by adding FiiO BTA 30 pro to it through RCA inputs. I understand that you want to upgrade from FiiO BTA30 pro.
I am unable to understand, on what aspect you want to upgrade? Whether you want to add streaming capablities to your av receiver or you wanted an upgrade to improve stereo fidelity.
If you want to upgrade streaming capabilities you can just add a wiim mini to your av receiver through optical input.
If you want to improver stereo fidelity you may consider having a dedicated stereo setup or experiment by adding any capable audio streamers like wiim pro plus or ifi zen stream to your av receiver.
Wiim pro plus can be connected to your av receiver using RCA input as done with BTA30 pro and Zen stream can be connected using the coax input port on your av receiver.
If you are looking forward to upgrade your entire HT setup or HT speaker package, forum members with experience in HT setups may be able to guide you better.
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