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Drop + Grace Design Standard DAC Balanced
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Following the success of the Massdrop x Grace Design Standard DAC, we’re excited to release the much-requested balanced version. It’s the least-expensive small standalone balanced DAC on the market, designed to complement high-end balanced amplifiers like the Drop + THX AAA™ 789, the Massdrop x Alex Cavalli Liquid Carbon X, and more Read More
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keyboard_arrow_downjlsolorio5746
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Mar 2, 2024
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clean and solid dac
no issues for the last 3 years of using daily
Recommends this product? Yes
piathulus
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Oct 29, 2023
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Solid DAC to Use
Been using this for over 3 years.
Very happy with the Grace SDAC Balanced paired with my Drop THX AAA 789 and Audeze LCD-X headphones.
Recommends this product? Yes
Natblida
11
Feb 17, 2023
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Well affordable and get's the job done "_"
it does as every other DAC does, I like the form and simplicity of design
Recommends this product? Yes
jimmyvoltage
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Dec 22, 2022
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Customer service*****Price*****Quality*****
All I need is a simple SDAC to go from my desktop to my Hi-Fi system. (Altec model 19,McIntosh C41, Soundcraftsmen MA5002A) I started out with a cheap unbalanced DAC and was semi happy with quality. I decided to go balanced and Drop + Grace was the only one that offered balanced and unamplified that wouldn't cost an arm and first child. My lights flickered multiple times during a storm and the SDAC didn't survive. I will be purchasing a replacement from Drop + Grace.
Recommends this product? Yes
kevingzw
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Nov 10, 2022
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Bang-for-buck with good resolution, albeit with limited uses
Hard to complain about the Grace Dac, given its mode price point. Unfortunately, I find the lack of flexibility in terms of inputs and outputs limits the Grace Dac from becoming a "swiss-army knife" of affordable, balanced DACs. Regardless, this non-descript black box performs well (as far as a DAC does).
Recommends this product? Yes
hoonyboony
5
Sep 29, 2022
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Just what you need
This is the perfect little balanced DAC to use if you've got any sort of balanced AMP and want the full experience. I've been running my Loxjie P20 off of it for at least a year, with no problems whatsoever, and I can attest that it does indeed provide an improvement when used with an AMP with balanced circuitry. One of the only products that can perform at this price point, and I think the only one from a reputable brand.
Recommends this product? Yes
tjcaustin
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Jul 10, 2022
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It's Good, Gone Too Soon
I'm surprised this or something it's related to isn't still available today. Good DAC.
Recommends this product? Yes
allsmilesb
111
Jul 29, 2022
tjcaustinI know the 789 came back for like a day just couple days ago. Sad that if this dac comes back it maybe very short lived which I might miss out again.
BenGeldreich
35
May 7, 2022
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Simple & Clean
This DAC sits on top of my Massdrop THX789. I use it almost everyday when I work on my laptop. Beautiful part about the DAC is it works, it's simple and is a clean DAC. I have no complaints and would recommend this to anyone who needs a balanced DAC.
Recommends this product? Yes
wazup132
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Apr 4, 2022
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Just what I needed
So I was trying to find something to hook up my JBL studio speakers but for best sound wanted XLR hook ups and this does just that and for the price it was the best option I could find being wrong strong for well over a year
Recommends this product? Yes
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- Compact aluminum chassis with professional-grade finish
- Front panel: Clean layout with volume knob, input selector, and 1/4" headphone output
- Rear panel: Balanced XLR outputs, RCA outputs, USB input, optical input
- Premium feel with excellent build quality typical of Grace Design
Technical Specifications- AKM4493 DAC chip implementation
- Support for PCM up to 32-bit/384kHz
- DSD64/128 support via DoP
- Ultra-low jitter clock design
- Discrete headphone amplifier section
- Balanced analog output stage
Sound Quality- Neutral, transparent signature
- Excellent detail retrieval without being analytical
- Clean, black background with no noise floor issues
- Wide, precise soundstage presentation
- Fast, controlled bass response
- Natural midrange reproduction
- Extended, airy treble without harshness
Performance Highlights- Low output impedance suitable for sensitive IEMs
- Plenty of power for most headphones
- Excellent channel separation
- Minimal distortion levels
- Clean power delivery even at high volumes
Use Cases- Desktop audio setup
- Professional monitoring
- High-end headphone listening
- Pre-amp for powered speakers
Pros:- Excellent build quality
- Clean, transparent sound
- Versatile connectivity options
- Professional-grade components
- Great value for the feature set
Cons:- No Bluetooth connectivity
- No balanced headphone output
- Limited front panel display
- May be overkill for budget headphones
Value Proposition- Competitive pricing for Grace Design engineering
- Professional-grade performance
- Reliable long-term investment
Verdict: The Drop + Grace Design Standard DAC Balanced delivers exceptional audio quality and professional features at a competitive price point. It's an excellent choice for users seeking transparent, accurate audio reproduction in a well-built package. Rating: 4.5/5