Aune S9C PRO Reference DAC AMP - Dynamic And Analytic Sound
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Written Review - www.audiophile-heaven.com/2023/07/aune-s9c-pro-dac-headphone-amp-the-silver-lining-of-flagships.html
pretty handy gadjet + remote control too!
chi-fi sure is improving the market for the customers, but i wish they would improve/ extend the warranties.
great review, thank you ✌😎👍
Thank you! Indeed the build is super nice, but the warranty also works fine within the warranty period. I had the need to service a few devices, and it is usually just a combination of sending the product to warranty, and getting back a new one after a few days. The warranty period is not very long, that could be improved for sure
Would it be possible to connect it to a power amplifier, which is connected to 2 speakers? So to use the S9C basically as a pre-amp? And does it have independant volumer per Input? So it would have it set at 40 for the headphone and 60 for the balanced out at the back?
Hii, it is possible to use it as a PRE for a Power Amplifier, but I don't think you can set individual volume levels for each input and output, so best to take it low before changing inputs and outputs.
George, quick q. This model vs the JDS Labs Element III MK2 Boosted. Main usage case would be single ended full size headphones and a planar magnetic iem. Thanks!
Well, S9C sounds really really nice, but Element III M2 B has some EQ you can engage, and some complex filtering settings. Since S9c pro sounds quite a bit better over the balanced output, I would go with Element III if you will mainly be using SE headphones
@@AudiophileHeaven Thanks!
Hi, I would like to ask you for a technical opinion, the original balanced cable for a Sennheiser HD 490 Pro arrived today and using it with the Aune S9C Pro I thought I would have to set the DAC volume much lower than the SE output, but the difference is very little (first 58 and now 49) is this normal? Shouldn't the balanced output be much more powerful?
The difference sounds about right. The difference in volume is not everything, balanced provides a better quality. Depending on the volume, it is not fully linear, so there's the chance that it has a different curve to the volume amplitude, altough I usually do not test for this, as my ears wouldn't be the best instruments to test it
you're more excited then me 😆
how long is the cable of the USB and power cable?
I don't quite understand the question, but the length and quality of the USB cable matters a lot. Max length for the power cable is 6 meters, for USB it is 2 meters. Beyond 2 meters, the USB cable introduces noise usually, 3 can still be ok if the cable is of a good quality, but beyond that I would not go
@@AudiophileHeaven sorry i had misspelled some words (now corrected).
my question is, how long are the cables (usb/power) that are included in the box with Aune s9c Pro?
@@GoldenEagle0007 Ahhh, they are standard issue cables, 1m I think for both, need to check for sure, but very standard
@@AudiophileHeaven I tried to check on website and Amazon but couldn't find the information 😐
edit: after recieving the device, looks like both are around 1.5m
I am stuck between the Aune S9Cpro and this Fiio K9 AKM as an upgrade from my K7. I listen to mostly Metal and it is not always well produced, especially the older stuff. I cannot listen to the Aune here in Australia, the closest store is 1000km away.
Do you think Aune could be too revealing and not leave me enough "meat" on the bone for metal music? Is the K9 AKM maybe a little bit richer for crunchy riffs etc?
Bottom end heft and impact on double kick drums in metal is paramount to me but of course I would like a clean non fatiguing sweet top end with a wide stage.
Regards from Australia.
Given your taste and concerns, Aune S9c PRO would be better, its a bit warmer, a bit wider and less crunchy, I think FiiO K9 would be a bit harsh and S9C PRO would be a good upgrade from K7
@@AudiophileHeaven Thank you kindly for your reply! It is always a bit harder to buy blindly, I had initially thought the K9AKM but in research the Aune kept popping up and got my intrigue.
Hi George!
Aune S9C PRO vs. FiiO K9 PRO vs. SMSL DO400?
What's the difference in tonality between them? Which one is more natural sounding? And which one is more holographic on speakers?
Hiii, S9C PRO is the most holographic one, and most natural sounding. K9 PRO is more precise, but flatter sounding. DO400 is great all around, but S9C has higher depth and better imaging
@@AudiophileHeaven Thank you so much!! I appreciate your help! And the last question, if I may ask: which of them is the most headbanging (i mean making you dance)? :)
S9C PRO.
@@AudiophileHeaven Thanks a lot!
You're the best, keep it up, thank you so much
Thank you so much!!
I sold my Burson conductor 3r and will be getting another Burson or maybe will try something else . How would you compare it to Burson conductor 3r soundwise , I have 32 ohm lsa hp 2 headphines so all that extra power is not important to me rather then good dynamics and clean sound with strong bass ....
Burson house signature is generally shallow and bright, S9C PRO would sound deeper, more bass, also deeper soundstage.
@@AudiophileHeaven S9C pro sounds like winner to me unless you recommend something better ?( flux , Rme adi 2 , schiit bitfrost 2 with external amp etc ) ....
s9C PRO is the best one to try there I think
@@AudiophileHeaven Thank you very much for pointing me in a right direction , with so much good equipment out there it is difficult to pick the best option and value . Thank you again, Aune S9C is at the top of my shopping list now thanks to you 🙂....
I hope you will like it a lot and have lots of fun with it!
HI! I would like to ask you for clarification, I have the aune s9c pro and I really like it, I would like to know what you mean when you say that it has a more dynamic sound compared to the fiio k9 pro ess. And something I often hear but don't understand the meaning of, does that mean it has more powerful bass?
It has a more powerful bass. Dynamics are a bit harder to explain, but basically, when there is a high dynamic range, a lot of difference between the quiet sounds and the loud ones, S9C PRO reprouces that better, while K9 PRO ESS flattens things, brings everything to the same level more
@@AudiophileHeaven Thank you!
I would like to ask you one last question, having the S9C Pro does it make sense to also own the Fiio K9 Pro ESS? How is it better than AUNE?
@@BluesMan90 I don't think it is worth owning both, better get S17 PRO, to have more power and a warmer sound, there you will gain a noticeable advantage. Or get iBasso PB5, the portable tube amp, to get a new tuning.
@@AudiophileHeaven so basically they are very similar in tuning... ok thanks for the advice!
Outstanding review. Thank you 🙏
Always happy to help!
Nice review! You should review newly released Aune S17pro headphone amp. There’s not a single review out there 😅
Thank you! I think I already have a review for it in the works, but I had Covid for the pas weeks so new videos are coming in slowly
Sc9pro vs k9 pro ess which have better soundstage ,imaging and resolution..?
S9c PRO sounds more dynamic and more punchy, wider, K9 PRO ESS sounds more neutral and can be more analytical, so more detailed, at the cost of impact and dynamics. Think that K9 PRO ESS is like a studio, you get everything, flat and precise, S9c PRO is more like a live presentation / concert, very dynamic, clean and crisp, musical and fuller, deeper sound
Thank you....I appreciate your opinion....it was good review video and May God bless you..
@@koonseng8697Thank you! God Bless you as well!
Thanks very much for the S9c Pro DAC review. I saw a few weeks ago Aune released a new range and have been looking for reviews.
Just wondering if you might also review the S17 Pro AMP?
I have Sennheiser HD800S, which are currently being drived off a Chord Mojo. I'm looking at upgrading to a separate DAC/ AMP and have been told Tube amps would work better for the HD800S than Solid State. I'm looking at the Woo Audio WA6-SE, but still open to other possibilities. The S17 Pro AMP states "twin JFET tube-like sound", but want to see a few reviews before believing the Marketing.
I will be reviewing the S17 PRO as well, currently waiting for it to arrive. I would generally not get a WooAudio AMP as they have a less detailed soud in general than the competition has for the price, but if you had a chance to hear it in person and liked it, then there's no reason to avoid it.
@@AudiophileHeaven Excellent, can't wait for your review of the AMP. As the HD800S are quite bright, I hope the AMP produces a nice warm sound. I'm interested to know if the 'tube-like sound' claim is true. The 4.4mm balanced connection would work with the HD800S included cable.
Please advise if you think its worth combining the DAC and AMP as a pair.
@@brendanliddell240 seems redundant to get get 2 headhone amps when combining S17pro with s9c wish they also made a dedicated dac.
Would you prefer the S9c Pro in combination with the Empyrean 2 over the Topping DX9 pro?
Hiii, yes I think that S9c pro is quite a bit better
@@AudiophileHeaven If it was up to you what brand/model would you choose for dac and amp in combination with the Emp 2? Would it be for example a Burson or a Violectric or a Aune etc. Do you EQ your EMP 2?
@@user-mn7mk5tx6t When I heard the Empy2 it did not need any eq for me. As for the best DAC/AMP, HIFIMAN Serenade hits a sweet spot for me, but that does not work well with IEMs. I also use DX320 MAX TI a lot!
How would you compare the sound to the sound of Aune X1S GT? I listened to EF600 as a possible X1S upgrade. The EF600 had objectively better quality, but I preferred the character of the X1S GT, which was e.g. a bit darker. Will the S9C be even more different and brighter than the EF600 either closer to the X1S GT?
S9C is about as bright as EF600, if not even a bit brighter. I can understand needing a smoother, fuller sound, S9C is more neutral... They are both more neutral than X1S GT.
@@AudiophileHeaven That's great you're working on the EF600 review. I'll be very interested to watch it and hear your comparison of the EF600 to the S9C.
S9c or ef600 for gaming? Particularly comparisons between soundstage and imaging.
S9C has w wider, deeper soundstage, EF600 warmer sound , more bass, more explosion, deep rumble
It appears you have KLH Model 5 speakers. How do you feel it works with your speakers?
It is one of my favorite DACs, love the resolution, clarity, dynamics, and the fact it has very little background noise, you can simply enjoy it endlessly
would you recommend this over the Hifiman EF600? Does it have more finesse in its sound?
I just got the EF600, it is too new to tell for sure, but so far, and with really early impressions, S9C is more dynamic, colder, brigther, more precise, EF600 warmer, smoother, thicker, more musical, richer and fuller. Different tunings so far
@@AudiophileHeaven Thank you!
I love my Flamingo from Aune for the bit of warmth. Would this be the Aune house sound you are referring to? Or is this unit a bit more neutral?
This one is far more neutral, and their house sound is generally more neutral, so I think that the Flamingo is a bit of an outlier, especially thanks to the Tube tech inside
@@AudiophileHeaven Wow good to know! I am trying to find a more warm amp so thanks!
Very nice.
Thank you!
Hi, great review! I wonder if you heard any differences in detail retrieval and soundstage size and accuracy when using its single-ended headphone output compared to balanced? I know that many devices in this price range that are designed balanced usually sound better via the balanced output. I am looking for a dac/amp to pair hi-x60 with and wonder if s9c pro is a good option or should I look for a dedicated single-ended devices like jds labs element 3 mk2 (or el 2+ stack) or chord mojo 2 (strictly for sound quality, portability is not important for me)?
Hii! So I do have both this one and the Element 3 MK2 boosted, and did hear the Mojo 2. S9C, regardless of the output will be the cleanest, most detailed of them all, but also the most neutral, brightest one. Most dynamic sound. Altough it is designed to sound better from the Balanced output, I do not think that there is any inherent disadvantage to using it on SE, it still sounds better than most of the competition. It is also the priciest of this list...
Dumb question of the week - can this be used in place of a streamer and a pre amp?
It is not a dump quetion, it can if you stream data via USB or one of the inputs it has, t is not the most versatile as a streamer, but can work as a preamp
another great review, damn I love your enthusiasm.
Thank you so much!
We need time stamps, pls
TH-cam should typically add those automatically
Do you think that a DDC can improve the already good soundstage and imaging for competitive gaming? Does the DDC adds latency?
Hii, a DDC should not improve the situation here very much, you're better off getting better headphones and better speakers / better amplifier
@@AudiophileHeavenwhat about the Aune SC1 clock? Does it improve some sound area? Also does it add delay? Since you are adding one equipment to the chain
I have not used the SC1 Clock, I think that S9C already has excellent clock, it may not be needed...@@YTjuanchicod
@@AudiophileHeaven thanks man. Lastly, what headphone do you recomend me to match with this dac in terms of neutrality, soundstage and imaging pingpointing for fps gaming?
@@YTjuanchicod Recommending a headphne is much harder, but off the top of my head, if you're around 500-600 USD, HIFIMAN Ananda Nano is one that I like a lot
I like curves
I like them thicc, I like them chonky
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Thank you!
No standby feature or power on/off switch in the front, no auto-on on signal detected ... This device would be real pain to use on daily basis. In order to make it user friendly, owner needs to drill hole in the front panel and put on/off switch and wire it to the power supply thus voiding warranty.... I will wait for an updated version if it ever comes.
But it has a remote which avoids having to deal with anything else in between. It also does not consume very much while it is idling, especially compared to other devices...
@@AudiophileHeaven Remote is fine but has no power off functionality. Power consumption is not my concern, but always on display is. And why should it be active when not in use? Auto power-off would omit this problem. I'm still considering this device but I'm planning to drill a hole in front panel and set switch there. To be honest, for the money it costs, it is not well rounded product.
@@vlax12 Did you end up getting it? The only problem i have is not being able to turn off the display
a DAC sau a nu DAC :)
A DAC is needed for the best sound for sure tho
the remote is belong to flamingo's
Oh yes, most companies use a really similar remote between products. Except for SMSL, who have two the same looking remotes, but with a different code, and the don't work across products