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NuPrime Hi mDAC Signature – Drop Exclusive
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NuPrime Hi mDAC Signature – Drop Exclusive
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When it comes to getting the best audio quality from your computer or portable device, your soundcard isn’t going to cut it. You need a digital-to-audio converter designed for optimal decoding, and the Hi mDAC Signature from NuPrime is here to deliver Read More
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keyboard_arrow_downA community member
Aug 7, 2020
Anyone considering trying a thumbdrive amp/dac consider the E1DA 9038s. It's just under $100. I have it and absolutely love it.
wyd4
37
Sep 6, 2020
How much time do her have before people show up to drink the beers? Trying decide between dacs
Rowdy2026
803
Sep 6, 2020
wyd4If I was you, I’d turn up and drink the beers....then go looking elsewhere.
Marcus22687
301
Sep 2, 2020
Actually I think that was Mike who did the review, not sure if he is on Drop, will send him the link and maybe he can reply :)
SaitoHajime
33
Aug 7, 2020
Is there any technical improvement over the one selling on Amazon which is only 129$ ?
SaitoHajime
33
Aug 9, 2020
SaitoHajimeFrom what the specs was written, The Hi-Mdac Signature have better measurement compare to the original one (frequency response, s/n ratio, THD+N)
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notsobitperfect
7
Nov 7, 2021
How does this connect to a USB C android phone? There are suggestions it requires a USB C to OTB USB A adapter, and then USB A OTB back to USB C. A simple USB C to USB C cable won't work - if that's true it's completely nuts. Can we get some clarity on this?
notsobitperfect
7
Dec 24, 2021
I have just received my order - and I can confirm it doesn't work with a USB C to USB C cable on my Samsung phone. Pretty poor form in my opinion.
kukkurovaca
323
Sep 3, 2020
Is it just me or is the product description for this one even more of a word salad than usual for audio gear? Like, not knowing what the "A" in DAC is is kind of weird, off the bat.
Also, does this mean...anything?
"Precise channel mixing and volume matching of both analog output levels enable a seamless transition between DSD and PCM paths. Ground-centered and outfitted with proprietary AC impedance detection, the Hi mDAC Signature can handle any pair of headphones at home or on the go."
TaylorD
384
Aug 7, 2020
So, I for one would like to know if this measures better, or even similarly to the Hidiz S8 and Tempotec Sonota HD, which use the same DAC chips and a similar form factor, but different aesthetics for... Quite a bit less.
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TaylorD
384
Sep 2, 2020
Well, the S8/Tempotec Sonata HD both measure better than the DFR. I've had people tell me it's audible, but that's a question ultimately only you can answer. May be worth selling the DFR and picking up the S8 instead. But realistically, I'm not sure if you'd hear a difference.
Hyde
1120
Sep 3, 2020
TaylorDlol yeah I suspect I'll hear more of the tonal characteristics as oppose to how well it measures (low noise floor, low distortion.......etc). So at that point I suspect it's more like preference I think. Maybe I'll keep the Dragonfly Red for now because I like how warm it sounds despite not measuring well. Thanks for the insight though!
dhaberman
7
Sep 3, 2020
I’m not sure I would be able to hear the difference between the Drop version and the regular one. I like the looks of the regular one better.
Alltheheadphones
47
Sep 2, 2020
So I'm gonna need ultra portability so badly I'm choosing this over the Hip Dac? That's what they're going for?
Dr.JamesWilson
11
Sep 21, 2020
AlltheheadphonesWell, I have all the truly portable DAC/amp devices out now, as long as they are larger than a pencil: Tempotec Sonata HD Pro, 9038s, ifi HipDAC, Nuprime mDAC, Lotoo PAW S1, etc... If you are using IEMs, you certainly dont need the HipDAC. Actually, I'm not sure why anyone would choose the HipDAC if all they use is IEMs... It's the lowest on the list for me and I can guarantee it's the worst measuring of them all.
Just get a Tempotec Sonata HD Pro for IEMs and call it a day. Or this. The extra $80 this cost over the Tempotec is worth it for me just to have the 100 level volume control.
Also, I would just purchase the regular one of these off Amazon. It's cheaper. And I couldn't find anywhere in Drop's listing stating that this was different in anyway except for the outside... which looks gaudy af IMO.
mikewatk
0
Aug 16, 2022
Dr.JamesWilsonWhat would you recommend for use with Meze 99 Classic/Noir? I’m just using the FiiO BTR3K right now …
Theabs
17
Sep 2, 2020
I have a Nuprime DAC-9 in my home headphone setup, I like it a lot! Wondering how this mini compares against the Dragonflies?
NuprimeAudio
9
NuPrime Audio
Sep 3, 2020
TheabsHi mDAC still keep the series DNA inside.
If you love the DAC-9, I think the wonderful sound will stand by you when you go outside.
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