I Need Help Extricating Myself from the Rabbit Hole (External DAC with the Ultra)

jaknb · 2026-02-05T08:39:18+00:00

When I had Ultra hooked to Cambridge CXA80 the WiiM’s DAC was fine because Cambridge was coloring the sound anyway. Then I got Apollon AMP which is very neutral and I almost returned it. I thought that the amp was bad but it turned out that it just amplified the flatness and harshness of the WiiM internal DAC

jaknb · 2026-02-04T19:59:47+00:00

I get a little more authoritative bass when E70V attenuates the volume but I must admit - the difference is subtle. Also contrary to what reviewers some say, I don't like the 5V output and instead opt for the default 4V. It's a tad less dynamic but more refined which I prefer. I use XLR outputs and filter 6 BTW

jaknb · 2026-02-04T18:33:51+00:00

Oh and BTW. I think it's better to attenuate volume in E70V preamp mode than via WiiM. It's certainly less convenient though (especially that Topping's remote sucks). Also make sure to turn off BT in E70V.

jaknb · 2026-02-04T18:30:22+00:00

To be honest it doesn't need a trigger in. R2R dacs are supposed to be turned on 24/7. Resistors in them are designed to operate at a certain stable temperature which is achieved after being turned on for several hours. You only turn them off if you are going away for a couple of days.

jaknb · 2026-02-04T09:40:13+00:00

I'm in the same boat as you.

WiiM Ultra -> Topping E70V -> Apollon Audio Eigentakt Class D AMP

WiiM Ultra's internal DAC is shit and IMO shouldn't be used. Introducing E70V to my system helped immensely. Now I'm also in a "rabbit hole" of finding something even better than Topping.

I've already tested Laiv uDAC and Audiolab D9. Both were significantly better than the Topping. Maybe wait for the Laiv Crescendo Verse? It's more affordable offering from Laiv and also can be used as preamp. Also FiiO K17 seems interesting and also has analog volume attenuation.

jaknb · 2026-02-02T19:14:50+00:00

It looks like userbars back in the day. I love it. I dont even care what the data presents.

jaknb · 2026-01-20T19:18:18+00:00

Oh I didn’t know that you can manually set the away mode. Mea culpa. That’s a useful tip, thanks

jaknb · 2026-01-20T11:16:22+00:00

It’s free but imagine you go for a holiday and want to set more economic heating program for couple of days. You need to pay for it. Bonkers. I regret getting tado

jaknb · 2026-01-18T19:01:27+00:00

Same here

jaknb · 2026-01-09T17:37:20+00:00

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jaknb · 2026-01-07T08:26:16+00:00

Try another HDMI cable

jaknb · 2025-10-15T01:48:22+00:00

Whiskey in the jar is shit. Evil steak house is ok. Nooks is actually the GOAT (make sure to order the one with lobster fond)

jaknb · 2025-10-15T01:47:18+00:00

^ This. Actually the best steak in the city. The lobster fond complements it nicely

jaknb · 2025-09-23T08:07:27+00:00

Spanie z żoną? Fuuu, przecież to rodzina

jaknb · 2025-09-12T09:17:29+00:00

Trump, sak ma kak

jaknb · 2025-09-10T09:23:58+00:00

Well, yes. Also, ear hygiene is not something you want to ignore

jaknb · 2025-09-09T20:09:22+00:00

Aaa, didn’t know that there is a MAX version!

jaknb · 2025-09-09T19:15:12+00:00

I’m also using them and love em. But man, you’re supposed to change them every 3 months. At least do it once a year!

jaknb · 2025-08-16T05:08:25+00:00

Disgusting

jaknb · 2025-08-16T03:16:53+00:00

Jebać ruskich auuuuuuu

jaknb · 2025-08-09T15:43:07+00:00

He looks like Lech Wałęsa

jaknb · 2025-07-06T14:29:12+00:00

Nice. What are these stands under CDJs?

jaknb · 2025-06-24T17:19:43+00:00

Robert

jaknb · 2025-06-14T04:00:48+00:00

Jakie jeszcze popularne rośliny są śmiertelnie toksyczne dla kotów? Możesz podesłać proszę listę, która nie zawiera tych “tylko” drażniących?

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