pixelpeerI have the older version and love it. Perfect desktop dac if you need preamp and line out. Plus the volume knob is smooth, sturdy and doesn't give any noise/static (as crappy/noisey volume controls seem to be my main gripe on many of my other devices, but not here). Also nice to have the op amp swap option. I am considering upgrading to the new bt version myself (as I have some Drop credit to use). So the fact that I would repurchase one should speak for itself.
pixelpeerCheck IIWI on YT. He doesn't oversell everything he reviews, but raved about this unit. I got the BT version from Linsoul on the back of his review, paired it with his opamp suggestion, and at $380 for the package, I'm delighted!
I just received my Zen Can 6xx today, and the two discounts Drop are offering off their regular price ($50 off the amp and $40 off the DAC) cover the cost of the Sparkos opamp - making for a pretty tasty package I'd say x
Oh, BTW - the DAC really is magic anyway. I had it hooked up to a Geshelli E2 and it does things to cymbals that give me ASMR 😁
pixelpeerI just purchased the X8 XV111. For just over $400can (non-bluetooth) it's sooooo good. Great build and features. The volume pot/knob is nicer than my $1400 pre/power amp. I can't get over the smoothness and space put forward with this little gem. It's a steal. Swap op amps to the Sparkos or similiar and you have a $1000 killer.