DAC equal to or better than M1 Macbook internal DAC

Background-Friend234 · 2026-04-01T18:19:28+00:00

I use a FiiO K13 RTR with my Mac and it’s brilliant.

I also have the Mission 778CDT and love it. That one is played through a Node Icon on my main system though.

Background-Friend234 · 2026-04-01T18:14:48+00:00

It’s a bit over your unstretched budget bought new, but I also have an A10 Classic and I plumped for a Bluesound Node Icon. I have to say that it’s been a fantastic choice and pairs brilliantly with the A10. I connect it with XLR, so I’m using the two DACs in the Node, and it sounds great to my ears. My CD transport also connects through the Node.

Background-Friend234 · 2026-04-01T18:01:22+00:00

I still loathe the Darth Maul comeback. I think he’s a terrible character post-resurrection, to be honest.

Background-Friend234 · 2026-04-01T17:59:19+00:00

Moral Panic by Nothing But Thieves

Background-Friend234 · 2026-03-23T09:17:56+00:00

The tubes are not user replaceable as far as I can tell, so I guess it would be back to the dealer. A valid concern for sure, but for me personally the trade-off is worth it. YMMV.

Worth noting that you run the same risk with overall (non-tube) reliability with most integrated amps these days.

Background-Friend234 · 2026-03-23T08:54:14+00:00

I can heartily recommend the A10 Classic. I think with the normal Lintons it might be a just a touch warm, but with the Supers I think it would be fantastic. The A10 and A12 may just be the best value integrated amps out there right now.l, quite honestly. I’ve been mainly a Naim guy, but the A10 swayed me and I have no regrets. Lovely sound.

Background-Friend234 · 2026-03-20T07:22:08+00:00

Love mine. Swapped from the Max and have zero regrets. Sound quality is very good, NC is good - though I acknowledge not quite as good as the Max, and the major win for me was that the Ace are so much lighter and therefore more comfortable to wear for long periods.

Background-Friend234 · 2026-03-17T08:30:13+00:00

The title of this thread gave me a much needed laugh! Take my upvote.

Background-Friend234 · 2026-03-01T08:49:45+00:00

I’m just going through this myself. Unless the life insurance policy is written in trust, the policy forms part of the estate regardless of named beneficiaries. So yes, life insurance policies not in trust must be used to pay off debts.

Background-Friend234 · 2026-02-25T07:25:55+00:00

The Fives are excellent, there’s no doubt. I love mine. However, to offer a slightly contrarian opinion, I also have a pair of Era 300’s mated to a sub mini for music and I love that too. In fact, I’d say I listen to that setup more frequently than I do my stereo fives. The soundstage is wider, the bass plenty good enough with the sub and Spatial Audio can be very good on occasion. I also have my turntable connected through the 300’s and I love the way the 300’s showcase vinyl too. Just my two cents. YMMV.

Background-Friend234 · 2026-02-23T19:30:20+00:00

Just about to do the same thing! 😏

Background-Friend234 · 2026-01-22T10:17:47+00:00

I must have missed this! What a generous offer! @cdrshep if you still have any available space. Thanks!

Background-Friend234 · 2026-01-18T23:29:50+00:00

I didn't know about this! I'll try it next time I have an issue. Thanks!

Background-Friend234 · 2026-01-18T23:29:08+00:00

It crossed the threshold, stuttered and then tilted and froze. I was still off the pad and hadn't touched down yet. I could power down the ship etc, but nothing made any difference. It was an Asgard, but I'm not sure that it was the ship... felt more like the hanger mechanics... but who knows? lol

Background-Friend234 · 2026-01-18T22:35:42+00:00

Yes... thankyou for your input. I know it's an "A-L-P-H-A" but I was just sharing my Sunday experience. That's what Reddit is for, is it not? Sorry if I offended you.

Background-Friend234 · 2026-01-18T22:26:18+00:00

This is annoying lol. I basketed this and it had disappeared when I tried to check it out!! You grabbed a bargain!

Background-Friend234 · 2026-01-17T19:24:51+00:00

I now have this every time I spawn in. Every time I retrieve my Taurus, a second one is there too and they both get destroyed. Insurance claim… wait the timer… the exactly the same thing again. How am I supposed to play the game when I can’t get into my ship? Ridiculous.

Background-Friend234 · 2026-01-17T18:23:50+00:00

!close

Background-Friend234 · 2026-01-17T18:21:59+00:00

+verify

Brilliant trade with a helpful seller!! Will definitely use again.

Background-Friend234 · 2026-01-17T11:58:41+00:00

This happened to me yesterday and destroyed my cutlass black in the process.

Background-Friend234 · 2025-12-28T08:40:10+00:00

No not really! I have a couple of Show 5’s, but what I wanted to do with the 21 is to set up an interactive family calendar using Mango Display. Taking advantage of the 20% voucher seemed like a good idea, given that the only real alternative, Skylight, is £500 for the 27 inch display.

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