REVIEW: Aiyima DAC-A6 DAC Processors

Model:	DAC-A6
Category:	DAC Processors
Suggested Retail Price:	$200
Description:	32bit 768khz PCM USB DAC, DSD 512 USB, Optical, Coaxial 24bit 192khz, Bluetooth
Manufacturer URL:	Aiyima

Review by boogyman on December 20, 2023 at 11:21:10
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for the DAC-A6

This is to share my thoughts about the Aiyima DAC-A6 DAC.

Notice how the innovation in DAC processors seems to be going on in something similar to computers evolution. For $200 USD or under you can find this DAC. I've been pleasantly surprised listening at 32bit 384khz to my own recordings of myself playing instruments, as well as the HD and Ultra-HD streaming services using a PC.

I've tried the Coax and Optical inputs as well as the USB. Everything seems to sound pleasant for the effort. I can't compare to more expensive DACs I've listened to because they are over a decade old. If asked to do it right I would say the digital sound is getting better as the resolution gets higher. I don't like listening to non HD albums anymore since getting this.

The preferred transport for me when using this DAC is the PC.

Using with optical input sounds good. Coaxial sounds the same. I can hear the difference between HD and Ultra-HD streams. I've tried the stock Windows 11 driver as well as the custom driver and I find the custom driver better sounding.

I haven't tried Bluetooth but that is there too should I wish to use it. I'm running this into an Aiyima A07 integrated amplifier which is very revealing. Switching cables makes a big difference. I'm using Audioquest interconnects and Nordost speaker cables with this chain into Harbeth C7s.

Product Weakness:	None for the price
Product Strengths:	High resolution

Associated Equipment for this Review:

Amplifier: Aiyima A07
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): none
Sources (CDP/Turntable): PC, CD
Speakers: Harbeth C7
Cables/Interconnects: Nordost, Audioquest
Music Used (Genre/Selections): Electronic, industrial
Type of Audition/Review: Product Owner

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Topic - REVIEW: Aiyima DAC-A6 DAC Processors - boogyman 11:21:10 12/20/23 (4)

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picture of the DAC - boogyman 12:29:05 12/20/23 (0)

Amplifier:	Aiyima A07
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	none
Sources (CDP/Turntable):	PC, CD
Speakers:	Harbeth C7
Cables/Interconnects:	Nordost, Audioquest
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Electronic, industrial
Type of Audition/Review:	Product Owner

REVIEW: Aiyima DAC-A6 DAC Processors

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