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However, when it comes to larger crescendos, the D30’s sounds a bit too nimble to ultimately present the passage with the expected physicality. In this arrangement, Tone 2 Pro really pulls ahead of D30 and becomes a DAC I’d rather use in my own system.
i really wish it was the other way around as the loxjie via optical has much less issues with skype echo cancellation than my focusrite soundcard.Aside from RCA outputs, the D30 also has a single-ended headphone output powered by an OPA1612 opamp from Texas Instruments, which is quite common among smaller DAC/Amps. This means space-saving measures such as the use of a micro USB-B port at the rear, and making the R-RCA connector double as a coaxial input. With speakers, the A30 may be a bit warmer than most class-D amplifiers, but creates a truly engaging experience with more neutral speakers. Being a feature-packed device, every square inch in the rear of the device has to be used efficiently.
However, the crystalline quality of cymbal hits and the edginess of wind instruments are comparatively more glossed over. For me, music is everywhere, and I just don’t want to let the gear get in the way of listening to the purest form of music. I initially noted that the L30 has more bass quantity while having the same amount of nuance and texture. It features excellent components for great sound reproduction and full connectivity for easy integration into the vast majority of audio systems. The layout of the D30 is clean, it is easy to use the device using the volume wheel/button and it is even easier to navigate using the included remote.The D30 is a relatively small and compact DAC, measuring just 151mm x 170mm and taking up very little desk space.