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Nview spectra3/28/2023 ![]() I thought instruments sounded a lot more floaty in their positioning than usual, creating a more airy headspace. The only difference I found in soundstage was the slight enhancement of height I got with it. Some of these details can appear a bit thin, but I prefer this than making the TC-01 sound darker than it should. Being initially impressed with the highs, I was even more delighted to hear more of them with some added detail. The midrange here is still just as balanced, but with a much richer timbre, even if the depth isn’t as great as the bass. However, I thought it gained a much wider resonance than it originally had. The TC-01 usually has this punchy, rounded tonality, but with this DAC, the lows become a lot more subdued and natural. The first major difference I noticed was the bass response. This pair of IEMs are still fresh in my mind, and I was eager to hear how they sounded with the Spectra X. That could mean many different things, and using the DUNU SA3, NF Audio NM2+, and Tripowin TC-01, we’re going to find out exactly what that ‘live” sound is truly about. On their website, NextDrive says that its XtraSOUND technology gives you a live experience. The Sabre provides 32 bit 384kHz PCM data DSD 5.6MHz.Īs I previously mentioned, it’s easy to forget about what source you’re listening from when attaching the Spectra X. Lossless audio files have a natural reproduction of output, making it easy to forget you’re not listening to a high-end DAP. This component delivers reduced distortion and low noise-floor output for a higher resolution performance. At the core of this DAC/Amp is an ESS Sabre 9018QTC chipset, powered by NextDrive’s XtraSOUND technology. Underneath this strong assembly is an equally capable interior system. This is overall a respectively solid construction for the price that should be built to last. There are a few different graphics on the SpextraX, and like other DAC adapters, features an LED light. ![]() Some over-ear headphones might be inaccessible to use with the Spectra X without an adapter, but for what I think most listeners are going to use this for, I think the output selection is perfectly fitting for the use of this specific device. It can be a slight nitpick to say that only featuring a 3.5mm female headphone connector is rather limiting for a DAC/Amp but seeing that this is pretty much a perfect device for listening to IEMs. Type C was perfect to use for my android phone, but standard USB is more friendly to use with desktop and gaming devices. I was given the USB-Type C connector, but Type A and B versions are also available. NextDrive sports a few different input options as far as sources go. If I could compare the size to anything, it’s like a small pen attached to your device. The device is lightweight but highly durable, with an aluminum chassis and an extra-long, flexible cable. The piece itself is quite long but very narrow and easy to store. NextDrive champions the Spectra X as one of the smallest DAC/Amps around, and there’s definitely some truth to that.
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