Aries Mini: Recommend a USB DAC Upgrade

Dr_Wu
Dr_Wu Posts: 338
edited July 2021 in 2 Channel Audio
I know there are some Polkies who have and may still have a Mini streamer. So far, I've only used the onboard DAC. It's fine, but you know how it is: can I wring more SQ out of it? Already using a Teradak LPS, and power cables are solid. Assuming a decent USB cable, any suggestions in the $500-$1000, and $1-1.5k ranges? Tidal HiFi for now. Thanks!
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  • erniejade
    erniejade Posts: 6,321
    For the money, the Shunyata Venom is hard to beat for a usb cable. Yes there is better but for around $100, its a solid cable.

    On my mini, a W4S recovery made a big difference on the usb chain.
    Klipsch The Nines, Audioquest Thunderbird Interconnect, Innuos Zen MK3 W4S recovery, Revolution Audio Labs USB & Ethernet, Border Patrol SE-I, Audioquest Niagara 5000 & Thunder, Cullen Crossover II PC's.
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  • Dr_Wu
    Dr_Wu Posts: 338
    Thanks, erniejade!
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