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TEAC NT-503 USB DAC & Network Player
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TEAC NT-503 USB DAC & Network Player
ciber
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Sep 27, 2019
You can buy jds atom and topping d50s, total cost $300 with better sound than this $650 combo
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ElectronicVices
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Sep 27, 2019
ciberYou do realize neither of the devices you referenced are in any way a network player, like this device. Are you also familiar with the sound of both of those devices of which you assert one is definitely better than the other?
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LuckyLuke575
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Sep 29, 2019
ciberMy thoughts exactly. This unit is for people that don't know anything about audio equipment. And a piece of hifi audio equipment that supports Spotify but no TIDALor Qobuz??? I think think this network player concept is for people that don't own smartphones or computers lol I'd never pay $650 for this. Also 500 mW output only??? For this money I need Rolls Royce specs, rather save your money and go for forthcoming Topping DX7 Pro.
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ElectronicVices
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Sep 30, 2019
LuckyLuke575Why do you and ciber both compare this unit to straight DAC/Amps and not other network players/DAC with variable pre-out, like the stuff from Cambridge, that do cost more than $650? I get that neither of you understands the use case for this type of equipment but that doesnt make it worthy of your ridicule. Not everyone just listens to music in front of/near their PC and Pi's arent for everyone. My buddy is completely PC free but uses tablets and smartphones at home, this type of device is good for people like him. Despite lack of "tidal integration" you should still be able to push it via DLNA. The xbox one doesnt support Tidal but I can use it as a Tidal endpoint via apps like AK Connect (Groove accepts network streams). To my knowledge that relies on DLNA which this Teac supports. I am not a Qobuz user so cannot speak to a work around there. I came to the discussion section to read peoples thoughts on this device, not copy/paste comments on Topping and JDS.
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LuckyLuke575
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Oct 1, 2019
ElectronicVicesBud, you're talking things that I stopped doing in 2014. You don't need a PC with a Topping; I have a DX3 Pro and I stream to it via Bluetooth from my iPhone. Why do I need outdated, expensive and low spec equipment that needs DLNA and other bullshit to work? If you want to read people's thoughts, then here it goes; Don't buy this device. It's outdated with low specs. You are much better off with other equipment / combinations for the money. e.g DX3 Pro paired with a decent integrated power amp.

P.S. after this you're on your own.
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