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Reddit mentions of SMSL M3 USB Optical Coaxial DAC and Headphone Amplifier Black
Sentiment score: 2
Reddit mentions: 2
We found 2 Reddit mentions of SMSL M3 USB Optical Coaxial DAC and Headphone Amplifier Black. Here are the top ones.
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SMSL M3 USB DAC/amp with headphone amplifier helps you achieve better sound without taking up too much space in your bag or on your deskSupports USB Optical Coaxial inputs,RCA analog and 6.35mm headphone port outputsEquipped with the CS4398 DAC chip, it has a 24 bit/192 kHz sample rate via optical and coaxial, and a 24 bit/96 kHz sample rate via USBPower the M3 with your computer, Android phone, or Android tablet using included Micro-USB to Micro-USB cable in the “IN 1” port and plug into the second “IN DC” port when you’re looking for more powerApple tablet, the phone may need DC5V power supply depend on output current from your phone
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the SMSL SD793-II is an option, it's a good DAC/Headphone amp for the price and probably outperforms the E10k. costs about the same, recommended by ZeosPantera However, if you don't have SPDIF (either TOSLINK or Coaxial) then the DAC in this amp is useless to you, as it doesn't have USB input. you can still use a 3.5mm to RCA plug and simply use it as a headphone amp if you wish though, if you need USB input then the SMSL M3 may be a good option, though it costs a little more, again well recommended by ZeosPantera he compares it directly to the E10K so the video is worth a watch if you are considering both.
I have heard about the 681, but I know nothing about them really. Do you find sounds are quiet, or just indistinguishable? It seems to be the 681's are reference cans, so perhaps the treble isn't as elevated as it could be?
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Potentially a DAC / AMP combo could solve that by increasing the sound dramatically? I'm using the SMSL M3 and loving it so far https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B06VSVSCF9/ref=sspa_dk_detail_8?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B06VSVSCF9 . Might be worth reading up on how DAC / AMP combos can help improve your sound!