I bought it and, really, when it arrived. I really didn't use it for about a month. I installed it and it really sounds good. Not great, but notable. I then tested it on my car stereo, without Blu-tooth. I have a JVC KD-ADV5490 CD/DVD player with digital outlet, and it worked. BUT, it has one little problem. It doesn't have a volume control. So I've decided to purchase the Prozor with volume control. I'l post te results here. Thanks for the tip.
This is how I turned Denon PMA-520 (basically Denon 600 NE which you liked and I agree - great dynamics and really fun and "analogish"sound compared to much more expensive amps) into stereo "ampilifier" with Tidal wireless and connecting TV, two dacs for 15 bucks, two optical cables (3 bucks), two rca connectors (10 bucks), two old mobile phone chargers (free), chromecast audio (20 bucks- still can get them in Poland) and here I am 21st century ! You Sir are doing excellent work !
Bought that thing on a whim. It rules man. Your videos have been hitting my feed a lot so rejoice and praise our glorious algorithm. I wish I would have bought 10 of em... They were on sale for 7 bucks from someone on Facebook marketplace. It's ludicrous. Thanks man.
Good video. This Prozor stuff is the business. I got a Prozor 192kHz Bluetooth DAC Transmitter and Receiver (PST139), shoved it into the back of my aging Cambridge Audio A4 Amp and voila...my 25 year old amp is now aptX HD Bluetooth compatible! I can stream my HiFi Deezer to it from my phone and connect my BT enabled Audio Technica vinyl turntable to it both at FLAC quality. All this for under forty quid (about 56 bucks). Gets 5 Cheapo Stars from me.
Hi Randy, got the prozor cheap dac delivered today after deciding to take a punt on it after watching your review (£8.99 from ebay uk) running it from my tvs optical out to an old arcam avr amp and it sounds pretty awesome blows the arcam's internal dac out the water.
You keep costing me money, Cheapaudioman, and I love it. You’re one of the few that I both subscribe to AND turn on notifications. Keep up the great work. Still going through your older videos. Oh, and you were spot on about the Sony speakers. Set ‘em up in my bedroom paired with a Polk PSW111 sub I found on Offerup, and man, they rival my main system in clarity and soundstage!
When my 20 year old $600 Arcam CD player finally died, I went to Walmart and got a $40 Sony DVD player, thinking it would be what I used until I got something better. But, to my amazements, the coax digital out on the Sony, into my Integra receiver driving my KRF C40s from the 80s, and even the analog out on the Sony into my Kenwood KA89 100w/channel integrated amp, also form the 80s, driving a small pair of Cerwinn Vega bookshelf speakers, or into my TA3116 based class D amp driving my Wharfedale Diamonnd 9.1s, all sounded better than the digital and analog outputs on the Arcam CD player. Now, I'll have to get 2 of these DACs to see if they better those in the Integra receiver and Sony DVD player, and it'll only cost me $30! Thanks Randy. I've seen these, and I was curious, but I didn't really know if they were any good or not.
Thanks Randy for this review. I received one today and hooked it up from my television via digital coax to my all analogue Cambridge integrated amp. Its a great little DAC. I found mine is a little bit rolled off and the bass a tad boosted. works nicely. I would consider this a fair but noticable upgrade from any built in DAC one would have in an inexpensive Amplifier, CD, DVD or Blu ray player. $200 will get you one that is significantly better and really can not be compaired to a Burr Brown, Sabre or Wolfson Dac. but for the $24 CDN I paid its great
Dude! I have a Prozor 192kHz dac with bluetooth connected to an old Aiwa sff system in my bedroom. It cost around €30 and sounds amazing when I'm trying to get some... peace and quiet in my bed. Just reach for the phone and zap the music in the SD card to the Prozor. It also has coaxial and optical spdif inputs which sound great too. You can give one of these to your dad and connect it to the aux in of his 1980s Pioneer amp and woohoo, he'll be enjoying some Fleetwood Mac goodness in no time! And his favourite TV shows too. ChiFi is great!
@@beerdemus2812 I had a used Marantz PM4000 which cost me €100 and sounded great. A friend of mine bought a used Pioneer A-223 for €50 and also sounds great driving a pair of Monitor Audio floorstanders.
Just bought one of these (on your recommendation) for £8.99 and used it to connect the telly to a Yamaha CRX-E300 + Mission M71s. I wasn't expecting it to be the last word in hIfi, but I have been genuinely enjoying listening to various types of music. Ta!
Speaking of resolving - hope to see you test one day the iloud micro monitors, and do a shout out with othee active speakers. I love them, and you will too :)
Wow! $14? Talking my language. This and my cheapo Lepai 2020A+ (the old Tripath) and you can equip just about any bedroom TV. Plus, I have a ton of old analog integrateds and receivers with no DAC capability. Throw in a chromecast and you've also got music streaming! This is a win/win! Thanks!
So I have a 1987 Sony receiver I’m waiting to upgrade and a chromecast audio. Would you recommend me buying this dac, would it sound noticeably better?
@@gupdaddy i use a cca as well. for upgrade path you could consider adding an ifi ipurifier spdif reclocker... I use one with tidal premium and a class d amp and it sounds truly amazing. for dac i use a teradak nos-dac, and for speakers beovox s45-2. i also use a linear power supply for the cca.
@@LeeTanczos thanks! bet it sounds great, but for someone who is just figuring things out, your recommendation is a bit over my head. Also, my sub doesn’t have speaker outs so I’d need a good cheap class d with sub out.
Great review, you crack me up. What the hell, I've ordered one, I'm in the UK so sorry I ordered off ebay and paid a bonkers £9. I was going to go for the bluetooth version or even the one with the volume control but thought I'd better keep it simple, don't want to invite any unwanted noise. Should have it by Christmas 🤞 I'll keep you posted. Many thanks 👍
May I ask how was it? What kind of audio are you able to stream? I was at a gentlemans house selling me speakers and I didn't have a dac, just used the built in ones on devices like laptops and phones hooked up to an amp but I heard his system and now I'm looking at playing cd or something in that region quality audio like tidals hi fi option which give 1.411kbps, a noticeable improvement over my current system and would it make a tidal subscription worth while?
@@ladislavmandelik4047 Sorry for the late reply. I was able to use the 300's built in eq while using the PROZOR although I just about don't even need to.
I can tell the differences in dacs on my system. Stage depth, height, linearity, texture, focus...that said, can't say the cheapest are going to sound bad. More money, marginal improvement that you can hear once you learn/train for what to look for. That said, I am not going to spend thousands on a dac and would expect best sound for under a grand. It's your job to help me save as much of that thousand for a dac.
I think that DAC differences are going to be much more noticeable as the amp and speaker quality increases. On a $100 receiver with $75 speakers the differences are nearly unperceivable. $500 amp and $500 speakers is when one is going to be able to tell a difference. The purpose of this was to let people know that they can have digital music into a device with no dac at a very low investment. With that said, the Topping D50s or the SMSL M300? are both great options. Both are under the $250 range.
@@cheapaudioman You're correct and with that, it takes time and lots of listening to notice differences among gear and media as one progresses in this hobby/lifestyle/obsession.
A quick heads up - if you tend to gloss over little details, please be aware there is no USB input on this unit. If that is important to you, just keep looking.
OK, about a year ago I bought this little gadget. I hastily tried it, and it kinda like, didn't work. I put it aside, and I said, "Another few buck blown". Recently retired, I was looking on TH-cam, when I saw DAC. I remember this little gadget. This time I sat down and went over the booklet. I hooked it up, CORRECTLY. It works man. It is not a big difference, but there is a notable difference. 👍👍👍👍
I picked up one then realized that my computer didn't have a Spidif output, but for $10 and change I decided to hook it up to my older CD jukebox. It sounds soooooo smoothe I'm very happy with the product and the sound I'm getting from my CD now. Thanks for a great recommendation. Been doing listening and some of the disks I made the sound stage and dynamics seemed better than I remembered, noticeably better. I can't believe a $10 dac could make this big a difference.
Greetings from rural Thailand … I’ve just got this little thing driving JBL and Neumann active monitors and it sounds very good to me. Maybe I’m deaf, but claims of 7% distortion or “it’s the worst DAC ever” are not borne out by my experience so far! Best value DAC … maybe … Might do some measurements on it one day. Great for those for whom the price tag is not the most important part of the specification IMHO. Thanks for bringing this to my attention. Keep up the good work!
Thank you very much for the great suggestions Randy! I'm enjoying Beth Hart on Amazon HD music using my new Sony speakers and Fosi amp thanks to you... All great suggestions and very affordable... where have you been all my life 😂
@@cheapaudioman will probably move there eventually... California is becoming too much to bare. It’ll probably happen soon after I get evicted for blasting my music way too loud 😬🤘🏻
Good call on using the digital out of a cheap DVD player. My elderly 6+1 cartridge CD player might lose it's spot on the shelf. It looks like Prozor has a bunch of cheap decoders with neato features.
Thanks Randy. I have an 90s vintage Nakamichi mini system. The CD player's dac sounds horrible. But it has an optical out that works great. Done deal here.
Interestingly enough, someone named GoldenSound reviewed this DAC and felt it was the worst piece of audio kit ever made. Perhaps you and he should swap devices to see if he got a bad one and you got a good one.
I believe he was testing the dac at full power where it runs into issues, and older gentleman did a video on this and the reason for it, desoldering two chips at the RCA terminals meant this dac was able to throughout its entire range of power perform the same, the gentleman also stated it sounded better than some £1000 DACs, I think playing this at lower outputs or modifying it gets the best experience, it's a perfectly imperfect product it seems
Better than the topping is the project S2 plus dac with dsd roon £219 don't buy it from Amazon expensive Have to remember you have to use a 75 Ohm's coaxial for digital and for analogue 30 to 50 ohms. Ifi dac are good for the price usually under $150 and you should get a reclocker purifier if running from a computer Ifi do one called the ipurifier 3 an essential item $130
I heard with Prozor if you go past 50% volume you get noise but have not tested it. I have the FiiO D3 (DO3K) and it is absolutely fantastic for $18 ($22 if you need a Toslink cable, but comes with a 6ft Micca)
So the RCA left-and-right out of the DAC would go into an analog in on the receiver (labeled ‘CD’ for example), and we’d just select that option on the receiver when we want to use the DAC, correct?
I wanted to see what would happen, so I built a decent power supply for my Prozor. The specs on the chips used in the Prozor are really good, so it seemed like this could really help. The cost was about $100 and the upgrade is seriously great sounding! If you are interested, post a reply with your email in some encoding scheme and I'll email a parts list and instructions to you. For some reason, TH-cam wouldn't let me post links and a long comment.
Thanks for this, I connected the TV to an old Sony Minidisc portable, hit the record button and the sound was really great through headphones. What I'd like to know is, that you mention here that the performance should better something from X years back. How true is that? Would this DAC sound better than say my old Hifi CD player from the 90s? And that Minidisc I mention? Are these cheap chips and cheap units getting better? Anyway I've ordered one to see how it does. What intrigued me is that the headphone out on the TV was so, so, so dreadful compared to optical -> minidisc -> headphone. If these chips are cheap why aren't they in the TVs? Or is it all about the amp?
@@cheapaudioman Lucky kid! Hope he appreciates it. I offered both of my kids to set up a system in their room and they both turned me down. Right now I'm running an old Sony DVD player as my CD player via optical into a circa 2001 Kenwood receiver (AV-507, I believe). I wonder if this DAC would help there? I also wonder if it would be an improvement over the DAC in my Samsung S8, that I use to play Amazon HD through that system (prob not).
I have a sony str-dh590 I've had for a few years. Is the Prozor DAC better than the DAC in the str-dh590? Love the channel, and really appreciate all you do.
Hi, i like to know if it's suitable to connect to my bose lifestyle 3. It's an very old set and it sounds kind of flat so i looking to add something to jazz it up, especially the bass and treble. Do you think it would help? Thanks for advice.
Randy! You have become our favorite reviewer!!! I have built our home theater system mostly second hand from local marketplaces. And you're local! Have you tried the Arylic S50 Pro? It's a little more expensive, but it's in line with your cheap audio alternatives... Keep up the great work! Melatonin is our best friend too!! Lmao 👌🏼
Appreciate that. You in the metroplex? Arylic contacted me and is supposed to be sending me one to try. Looking forward to it. If you're local you could be getting some great deals on my demos... no shipping!
Great question. I'm not sure what the DAC inside that TV sounds like. I'd say for $15 you have nothing to lose by trying it and hearing for yourself. I always tell people don't take my word for it, judge for yourself. amzn.to/34CiNcL
I have a set of powered Martin Logan Clarity speakers. Using this DAC, do I still need to run this through my receiver first? I am using the optical audio out on my Panasonic TC-L32C12 TV. I thought I could run a cable from the TV to this DAC, then to these powered speakers without a amp/receiver. No?
I bought one of these Prozor DAC's in 2018 for €13.99. The device does not have the "192k" label on it. Is it the same product that you are presenting here? The (Prozor DAC Digital SPDIF Toslink zu Analog-Stereo-Audio-R / L-Converter-Adapter) Does my version also support high-resolution audio? Do I need to update to the newer version? I have it connected to Adam A5X active loudspeakers.
Randy, I would like to patch in a DAC from my old Onkyo iPod dock (I can hear the chuckle) to my receiver. The dock has the RCA, S video & Ri ports. How do I patch in the dac? The iPod still works, but only in the dock, the battery must be toast.
How is the audio output when you connected 2.1 integrated system using RCA o/p from this device. Does it supress any frequencies like bass from optical of tv set. Kindly respond.
I’m considering their bluetooth 5.0 DAC that’s on Amazon right now for about $30, but can’t really find any reviews of that model. I’m assuming it basically the same as this one except with Bluetooth. Do you still recommend this product 3 years later, or is their something better around that price?
Hi Randy. I may be misinterpreting what you are saying. What I hear is you suggesting a signal path of TV/CD digital out to Prozor DAC and then analog RCA into older avr receiver. However, the analog signal into the avr receiver will be converted back to digital for any processing before being output again to the speakers through the avr receiver own internal DAC. So you have not bypass the older DAC in the receiver but only added an additional conversion without any benefit. Please let me know if I am misunderstanding something.
Just ordered this for $13 and it'll be my first external DAC. Looking forward to blind testing CDs on my older Sony DVD player's (SACD capable/no HDMI/has all the controls you need on the faceplate so no remote needed... *that* old) native RCA output vs the DAC.
@@jeffwalther It was just as good as the DAC in the DVD player. Multiple ABX tests on two differenct systems, nada difference. I think that's good if you need a cheap DAC for something. Not good if you're looking to improve the performance of your onboard DVD player's DAC (which was CAM's recommendation).
@@jeffwalther Don't know if someone will pipe up to help you on an older vid like this. Unfortunately, I'm no DAC master. My Sony DVD is not much younger than your CD player and maybe just as old. My gut tells me you'd need to bump up to a $100 DAC to notice a difference and my skepticism of audiophilia tells me that even then you might not be able to tell. CAM has reviewed several. Lots of products on Amazon come with free returns, so there's that option. Good luck!
@@cirrus8791 nope but GoldenSound has heared many many DACs and AMPs, and he bought two Prozor DACs to insure that it isnt a QA issue. I just think that this TH-camr here doesnt know how good quality sounds
@@codecraftercc I wouldn't sell cheapaudioman short. He has more videos and more subs than GoldenSound (including more videos about DACs/Amps). Plus, as I understand it he's been in audio professionally before YT too.
I need advice about using a DAC to connect a TV optical output to Sonos Connect RCA inputs. I hooked up the Prozor DAC per manual and the result is a very noisy signal. Using an alternate power supply instead of the TV USB port didn’t reduce the static noise. Any recommendations?
Hello, do you know of any that inputs HDMI to RCA analog, that will pass thru DSD? I have a Pioneer DVD , DV-48AV. only exports DSD thru the HDMI out. Not thru the coaxial or s/pidif. Can you help me??
Can I connect the Prozor via a digital optical out connection directly on my tv. then hook up some RCA cables from the DAC to two 50 watt desktop speakers. Thank you
Thanks @cheapaudioman great reviews. I’m awaiting some b1+ from your review as a I slowly upgrade my old audio/home theatre setup. So I currently have an old 1987 av receiver with a chromecast audio. Will this dac noticeably improve the sound from my current set up? I know at the least it’ll help my old tv through optical cable... Lastly, please start reviewing more home theatre receivers! Eventually going to buy an emotiva c2+ to match L/R but need advice on receivers 🤠
I've got a Sony 5 channel on deck that regularly goes on sale for 199. Probably won't be the last word in quality but is a great starting point for surround and music. I'm not sure about the chromcast. I don't know what resolution is plays at. Do you come out of the chromecast and rca into your receiver. I'll do some more research but I know there is a NAD amp with chromecast built in. And the B1+ are exceptional with their top end and have great bass. I wish the chromecast audio was still available.
@@cheapaudioman yeah rca to 3.5mm. Heard the chromecast has a decent dac but I’m no expert on this stuff yet. Receiver I’m looking at the Sony str-dn1080 based on other vids but like your vids because they’re more genuine. Saving up tho for it and other upgrades, long road to the 4K, 120 hz, full surround (maybe atmos), ps5 tv mountain top. Not made of money either haha
@@gupdaddy I'd just stick with the chromecast for now and when you get your receiver try out the dac on it and see what you think. With a new receiver chances are it will have a passable dac even on the lower tier models. But that DAC will still be there if you want something different.
Good morning sir great video is this product only good for two speakers? Also I tried to click on the description and go down so I could try out the Amazon music HD and it wouldn’t let me click on the link underneath the description to go to Amazon music how can I get connected so you can get a dollar?
You can use with mini tube amp,mini speaker amp......PRICELESS Remember to set TV to PCM sound.....if not your speakers will make bad noises. Worst than uncle al eating too many beanz......
Hey man merry Christmas and happy New year. I want to say u rock man, I find u to be very informative. I don't know if I am doing this right but can I ask a ? What speaker is better for me, might u think ? Elac debut 5.2 or debut 6.2 or klispch rb 51 ii . both the Elac 5.2 and Klispch are at $199 right now ? I live in a small studio apartment and I can't listen to my music at high volumes because of the neighbors, although I later plan on correcting this with a bigger and better and more private apartment - better for cranking my music ! ? Any help u may be able to offer is much appreciated. And I believe I just missed being able to get the klispch rb 61 ii per your recommend, Goddammit ! Keep up the awesome work man. Dan
Randy, I don't know if you have had a chance to listen to any of Schiit Audio's products - they have a $99 DAC, called Modi, and a couple of other DACs at higher prices.
I had the modi and you're right, it's excellent. I loved it. I have the Topping D50s and SMSL M300 at they're both great at around $250 and below and have a remote and BT. I love Schitt products and would like to hear some more of them. Great company.
@@cheapaudioman They are an excellent company. I own a Vidar amp, and a Bifrost 2, and love them. My son has a Modi and Magni on his computer headphones.
Mate like your style lol Look I'm mainly streaming my music through a chromecast audio. Would you say this is a better DAC than that inside the CCA or probably the same? Cheers
I'm not sure. For $14 it's an easy and cheap test and if not you can just send it back. However, since the CCA is weill... made for audio I'd think that they would have put something decent in there. If you're happy you may want to skip this and maybe save for a Topping E30s or something along those lines.
Forgive me for being a technical moron but let me know if this is the solution to my problem. I have a Sony STR DH190 (due to you glowing review!) in my screened-in porch and some speakers outside. I'd like to sometimes hear the TV outside. Would this Prozor DAC allow me to hear my TV outside ?
Another great video! Intresting DAC for the price, I might have to check it out. I decided to go with the Emotiva TA-100 for my amp. I was wondering if you have any recommendations on CD players? My 28 year old 5 disc changer died on me and I have been using my Samsung Bluray player as a substitute. Although I have been surprised with the sound quality it is time for a proper component.
Good choice. That's my integrated of choice and daily driver. My CD player is an old Oppo bluray player I got second hand. I digital out of that into the TA-100. I'd say anything that has a digital out would work.
Great reviews. Entertaining! Maybe a silly question but how do I hook up an older CD player with only red and white rca comig out of the back of the player to a Prozor dac?
you can only hook up a cd player if it has a digital output via optical cable or coaxial cable. if your cd player doesn't have that option you would have to use the internal dac of the cd player and hook it up via rca
I use a similar product with a 50wpc fosi audio amp running from my tv in my bedroom. The tv is essentially the pre amp/switcher. For the $65 Canadian these two cost, the sound is more than acceptable. Just not audiophyle. But who does critical listening in bed?
Hi Randy. Is this product as good as the Topping BC3 ? Would adding the Prozor be an improvement to my existing pre-amp which already has aptx that i use to bluetooth music from my phone. Thank you
I doubt it. You're probably good with what you already have. The BC3 is really only a BT receiver. You maybe able to tell a difference with the codecs but it's a cheap way to see.
Nice review.....Do you think this DAC is better than what's in my old iPhone 6S that I run Amazon Music HD to an old Denon stereo receiver (garage rig)? I was thinking about finding an Audioquest Dragonfly Black DAC on the cheap but maybe this will do?
i used headphones from my phone and when the battery died swapped to my ipad mini 4 and the ipad sounded better. I continued to use both optionally (so not when battery low, as i was interested if that was a factor) and its consistent - ipad sounds stronger. I would try the cheap one first as an experiment... dragonfly will be more portable so that my factor in your decision, but for small outlay, this would be worthwhile purchase i would suggest.
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Let me see if I understand this. We want to convert HDMI back into rca with a DAC? 🤔. Use the unocho hdmi switcher if you need to. I have roku tv, so all I have is hdmi out on my tv.
I've recently purchased a wiim mini and tried the internal dac first, it was okay but not as detailed as I thought. I remembered I had a Prozor DAC laying around, connected toslink and set wiim mini spdif to 24 bit 196 kHz output. WOW what a difference. Far more detailed sound , ver nice to my ears. For £12 UK give it a go. Nothing to lose.
Hey Randy! Enjoy your videos. I've tried a couple of inexpensive DACs, digital coax out of my Bluray player into RCA stereo input in my receiver. I get a few seconds of static every time I load a CD and every time the CD begins to play. If the volume happens to be high, the static is high. If the volume is muted, the static is muted. JDS Labs states that their DACs have "relay muting", which "eliminates power-up transients". I have their $100 OL DAC connected from my laptop to the same receiver and there's no static. Unfortunately, this DAC doesn't have a digital coax in, or I would use it for my Bluray player. Any suggestions on eliminating the static? Are you getting any start up static on the Prozor DAC?
Sounds like either a power issue with the dac or something with your RCA's. That sounds like more of some type of analog connection issue with rca's or maybe some type of electrical noise associated with powering of the DAC. Zero noise on my end. What powers the dac you have noise issues with? Is it a 5 volt or something else?
@@cheapaudioman Sorry for the late reply, Christmas and all! Here's the DAC I tried, but already returned due to this issue: www.crutchfield.com/S-LIGYmSqWue8/p_120CSDAC/Metra-ethereal-CS-DAC.html. Has its own power supply. I read online that others have had the same problem with DACs in general. I have a JDS Labs OL DAC, which sits between my laptop and receiver. I used the same RCA cables and stereo input on my Onkyo receiver and have zero issues. Strange; the static only occurs when the CD player loads on my Sony 4K player. When I push play. And, when the music begins. It lasts less than 2 seconds, but I imagine could be damaging to the speakers if the volume was high. CD audio running through the player's HDMI is fine, but quality seems to be much better running through the DAC.
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I smiled when I realized that you are right, older people seem to be afraid to chainge the input on the TV, I see this with my parents. It's so true..
I have tried the non-PRO version of this DAC (the ZOR) and I definitely recommend springing for the PROZOR.
Right you are.
The Signstek usb DAC between my computer and my powered speakers cost $25, three years ago.
I bought it and, really, when it arrived. I really didn't use it for about a month. I installed it and it really sounds good. Not great, but notable. I then tested it on my car stereo, without Blu-tooth. I have a JVC KD-ADV5490 CD/DVD player with digital outlet, and it worked. BUT, it has one little problem. It doesn't have a volume control. So I've decided to purchase the Prozor with volume control. I'l post te results here. Thanks for the tip.
This is how I turned Denon PMA-520 (basically Denon 600 NE which you liked and I agree - great dynamics and really fun and "analogish"sound compared to much more expensive amps) into stereo "ampilifier" with Tidal wireless and connecting TV, two dacs for 15 bucks, two optical cables (3 bucks), two rca connectors (10 bucks), two old mobile phone chargers (free), chromecast audio (20 bucks- still can get them in Poland) and here I am 21st century !
You Sir are doing excellent work !
Thanks, Witek! Appreciate you watching all the way over there.
I was waking up seeing this video. I thought the intro said the Prozac DAC. Good Lord, where's my coffee?!
I missed that joke... darn it.
Literally the second I read this the movie I pulled up to test my DAC said AMBIEN entertainment. I least I thought it did. Guess it’s AMBLIN lol
😂 👍🏻 🤡
1: bought it
2: connected to tv optical out and aux in on my vintage (1972) Dynaco system.
3: Sounds GREAT!
I ordered one on your recommendation. Thanks for taking the time to reply to my questions
Should be here tomorrow!
Any time. I'll always do my best to answers everyone's questions.
Please let us know your thoughts
Bought that thing on a whim. It rules man. Your videos have been hitting my feed a lot so rejoice and praise our glorious algorithm. I wish I would have bought 10 of em... They were on sale for 7 bucks from someone on Facebook marketplace. It's ludicrous. Thanks man.
Good video. This Prozor stuff is the business.
I got a Prozor 192kHz Bluetooth DAC Transmitter and Receiver (PST139), shoved it into the back of my aging Cambridge Audio A4 Amp and voila...my 25 year old amp is now aptX HD Bluetooth compatible!
I can stream my HiFi Deezer to it from my phone and connect my BT enabled Audio Technica vinyl turntable to it both at FLAC quality.
All this for under forty quid (about 56 bucks).
Gets 5 Cheapo Stars from me.
Hi Randy, got the prozor cheap dac delivered today after deciding to take a punt on it after watching your review (£8.99 from ebay uk) running it from my tvs optical out to an old arcam avr amp and it sounds pretty awesome blows the arcam's internal dac out the water.
You keep costing me money, Cheapaudioman, and I love it. You’re one of the few that I both subscribe to AND turn on notifications. Keep up the great work. Still going through your older videos. Oh, and you were spot on about the Sony speakers. Set ‘em up in my bedroom paired with a Polk PSW111 sub I found on Offerup, and man, they rival my main system in clarity and soundstage!
I appreciate that. But I bet you'd rather have me costing you $15 than $150... All kidding aside, I really appreciate your support.
When my 20 year old $600 Arcam CD player finally died, I went to Walmart and got a $40 Sony DVD player, thinking it would be what I used until I got something better. But, to my amazements, the coax digital out on the Sony, into my Integra receiver driving my KRF C40s from the 80s, and even the analog out on the Sony into my Kenwood KA89 100w/channel integrated amp, also form the 80s, driving a small pair of Cerwinn Vega bookshelf speakers, or into my TA3116 based class D amp driving my Wharfedale Diamonnd 9.1s, all sounded better than the digital and analog outputs on the Arcam CD player. Now, I'll have to get 2 of these DACs to see if they better those in the Integra receiver and Sony DVD player, and it'll only cost me $30! Thanks Randy. I've seen these, and I was curious, but I didn't really know if they were any good or not.
Thanks Randy for this review. I received one today and hooked it up from my television via digital coax to my all analogue Cambridge integrated amp. Its a great little DAC. I found mine is a little bit rolled off and the bass a tad boosted. works nicely. I would consider this a fair but noticable upgrade from any built in DAC one would have in an inexpensive Amplifier, CD, DVD or Blu ray player. $200 will get you one that is significantly better and really can not be compaired to a Burr Brown, Sabre or Wolfson Dac. but for the $24 CDN I paid its great
Dude! I have a Prozor 192kHz dac with bluetooth connected to an old Aiwa sff system in my bedroom. It cost around €30 and sounds amazing when I'm trying to get some... peace and quiet in my bed. Just reach for the phone and zap the music in the SD card to the Prozor. It also has coaxial and optical spdif inputs which sound great too. You can give one of these to your dad and connect it to the aux in of his 1980s Pioneer amp and woohoo, he'll be enjoying some Fleetwood Mac goodness in no time! And his favourite TV shows too. ChiFi is great!
Just ordered myself the exact same one. Now if only I find a cheap but decent receiver.
@@beerdemus2812 I had a used Marantz PM4000 which cost me €100 and sounded great. A friend of mine bought a used Pioneer A-223 for €50 and also sounds great driving a pair of Monitor Audio floorstanders.
@@nunofernandes4501 Thanks, Nuno. I'll look out for those.
It's always a good day when you can buy a great stereo amp, a bluetooth receiver and a DAC for less money total than an entry level AV receiver.
Just bought one of these (on your recommendation) for £8.99 and used it to connect the telly to a Yamaha CRX-E300 + Mission M71s. I wasn't expecting it to be the last word in hIfi, but I have been genuinely enjoying listening to various types of music. Ta!
I guess it measures horribly but on a tight budget I think it sounds just fine.
@@cheapaudioman I couldn't give a monkey's how it measures.
@@eddiehawkins7049 me either.
Thank you for your recommendation. There is also a Bluetooth 5.0 version if someone wants to add Bluetooth for $28.59. Just mentioning.
The protocol isnt that critical, the codecs are.
Love the "blind ear" tests! Love 'em!
Randy keep rocking in the free world.
Speaking of resolving - hope to see you test one day the iloud micro monitors, and do a shout out with othee active speakers. I love them, and you will too :)
Wow! $14? Talking my language. This and my cheapo Lepai 2020A+ (the old Tripath) and you can equip just about any bedroom TV. Plus, I have a ton of old analog integrateds and receivers with no DAC capability. Throw in a chromecast and you've also got music streaming! This is a win/win! Thanks!
Now you're thinking the Cheap Audio Man way... awesome!
So I have a 1987 Sony receiver I’m waiting to upgrade and a chromecast audio. Would you recommend me buying this dac, would it sound noticeably better?
@@gupdaddy i use a cca as well. for upgrade path you could consider adding an ifi ipurifier spdif reclocker... I use one with tidal premium and a class d amp and it sounds truly amazing. for dac i use a teradak nos-dac, and for speakers beovox s45-2. i also use a linear power supply for the cca.
@@LeeTanczos thanks! bet it sounds great, but for someone who is just figuring things out, your recommendation is a bit over my head. Also, my sub doesn’t have speaker outs so I’d need a good cheap class d with sub out.
Great review, you crack me up.
What the hell, I've ordered one, I'm in the UK so sorry I ordered off ebay and paid a bonkers £9.
I was going to go for the bluetooth version or even the one with the volume control but thought I'd better keep it simple, don't want to invite any unwanted noise.
Should have it by Christmas 🤞
I'll keep you posted.
Many thanks 👍
May I ask how was it? What kind of audio are you able to stream? I was at a gentlemans house selling me speakers and I didn't have a dac, just used the built in ones on devices like laptops and phones hooked up to an amp but I heard his system and now I'm looking at playing cd or something in that region quality audio like tidals hi fi option which give 1.411kbps, a noticeable improvement over my current system and would it make a tidal subscription worth while?
Just got the Prozor DAC to go with my SMSL SA300 and it sounds great for almost nothing. Thank you Randy!!
I'm thinking about the same combination PROZOR DAC + SMSL SA300. Can you use equalizer on SA300 after you connect it to PROZOR. Thanks for answer.
@@ladislavmandelik4047 did you get it? How was it? Thinking of pairing it with my da-9.
@@ladislavmandelik4047 Sorry for the late reply. I was able to use the 300's built in eq while using the PROZOR although I just about don't even need to.
Made sure to use your Amazon referral link when I bought it. Merry Christmas Randy!
Awesome, thank you! Really appreciate that.
I can tell the differences in dacs on my system. Stage depth, height, linearity, texture, focus...that said, can't say the cheapest are going to sound bad. More money, marginal improvement that you can hear once you learn/train for what to look for. That said, I am not going to spend thousands on a dac and would expect best sound for under a grand. It's your job to help me save as much of that thousand for a dac.
I think that DAC differences are going to be much more noticeable as the amp and speaker quality increases. On a $100 receiver with $75 speakers the differences are nearly unperceivable. $500 amp and $500 speakers is when one is going to be able to tell a difference. The purpose of this was to let people know that they can have digital music into a device with no dac at a very low investment. With that said, the Topping D50s or the SMSL M300? are both great options. Both are under the $250 range.
@@cheapaudioman You're correct and with that, it takes time and lots of listening to notice differences among gear and media as one progresses in this hobby/lifestyle/obsession.
This guy is so laid back and smooth! 😂
Hi buddy, just want to say to everyone on your page and to you also " A HAPPY CHRISTMAS"
Gary, thank you. I hope yours is great as well.
A quick heads up - if you tend to gloss over little details, please be aware there is no USB input on this unit. If that is important to you, just keep looking.
Added this to my TV via the Toslink and now runs through my 2.1 receiver. Pretty snazzy fix on the cheap.
I felt the honesty in your review. Thanks.
Appreciate it.
I just ordered mine from this page, thanks man.
OK, about a year ago I bought this little gadget. I hastily tried it, and it kinda like, didn't work. I put it aside, and I said, "Another few buck blown". Recently retired, I was looking on TH-cam, when I saw DAC. I remember this little gadget. This time I sat down and went over the booklet. I hooked it up, CORRECTLY. It works man. It is not a big difference, but there is a notable difference. 👍👍👍👍
I picked up one then realized that my computer didn't have a Spidif output, but for $10 and change I decided to hook it up to my older CD jukebox. It sounds soooooo smoothe I'm very happy with the product and the sound I'm getting from my CD now. Thanks for a great recommendation. Been doing listening and some of the disks I made the sound stage and dynamics seemed better than I remembered, noticeably better. I can't believe a $10 dac could make this big a difference.
Greetings from rural Thailand … I’ve just got this little thing driving JBL and Neumann active monitors and it sounds very good to me. Maybe I’m deaf, but claims of 7% distortion or “it’s the worst DAC ever” are not borne out by my experience so far! Best value DAC … maybe … Might do some measurements on it one day. Great for those for whom the price tag is not the most important part of the specification IMHO. Thanks for bringing this to my attention. Keep up the good work!
Thank you very much for the great suggestions Randy! I'm enjoying Beth Hart on Amazon HD music using my new Sony speakers and Fosi amp thanks to you... All great suggestions and very affordable... where have you been all my life 😂
Texas, mostly. Probably a rhetorical question but I wanted to answer to make sure.
@@cheapaudioman will probably move there eventually... California is becoming too much to bare. It’ll probably happen soon after I get evicted for blasting my music way too loud 😬🤘🏻
@@ronnieb426 come on. We have plenty of room over here.
Beth Hart sounds great on anything. You have excellent taste in music.
First generation Airport Express/ 3.5 mm digital to optical out cable/ Prozor 👍
Good call on using the digital out of a cheap DVD player. My elderly 6+1 cartridge CD player might lose it's spot on the shelf. It looks like Prozor has a bunch of cheap decoders with neato features.
Ordered mine tonight
great review, delivery, and comedy too. liked and subbed. thanks
Thanks Randy. I have an 90s vintage Nakamichi mini system. The CD player's dac sounds horrible. But it has an optical out that works great. Done deal here.
Interestingly enough, someone named GoldenSound reviewed this DAC and felt it was the worst piece of audio kit ever made. Perhaps you and he should swap devices to see if he got a bad one and you got a good one.
Mine seems quite nice. Any distortion is not bothesome in the least.
I believe he was testing the dac at full power where it runs into issues, and older gentleman did a video on this and the reason for it, desoldering two chips at the RCA terminals meant this dac was able to throughout its entire range of power perform the same, the gentleman also stated it sounded better than some £1000 DACs, I think playing this at lower outputs or modifying it gets the best experience, it's a perfectly imperfect product it seems
Good morning Randy. Was wondering if u had time to listen to Hello from Frog leap studios 🐸
I love that cover!!! Leo Moracchioli has some amazing cover songs. 😃
Better than the topping is the project S2 plus dac with dsd roon £219 don't buy it from Amazon expensive
Have to remember you have to use a 75 Ohm's coaxial for digital and for analogue 30 to 50 ohms.
Ifi dac are good for the price usually under $150 and you should get a reclocker purifier if running from a computer Ifi do one called the ipurifier 3 an essential item $130
Great info. Thanks so much.
agree I use ifi ipurifier with my chromecast audio, sounds far better than it should!
Thanks. Now I have to find a CD player with optical out.
Been using these for a while now with the TV and have had no issues at all. In facts takes the piss at this price.
I think that's a compliment? I'm glad it's working!
@@cheapaudioman lol...it is here in the UK.
@@cheapaudioman It means it turns the competition into a mockery...at least to some degree for the price.
I heard with Prozor if you go past 50% volume you get noise but have not tested it. I have the FiiO D3 (DO3K) and it is absolutely fantastic for $18 ($22 if you need a Toslink cable, but comes with a 6ft Micca)
So the RCA left-and-right out of the DAC would go into an analog in on the receiver (labeled ‘CD’ for example), and we’d just select that option on the receiver when we want to use the DAC, correct?
You got it
Other great cheap product is the crown xls drivecore amp (crown xls 1000 up to 2502). This also rocks, and often can be bought used from pro market.
I wanted to see what would happen, so I built a decent power supply for my Prozor.
The specs on the chips used in the Prozor are really good, so it seemed like this
could really help. The cost was about $100 and the upgrade is seriously great sounding!
If you are interested, post a reply with your email in some encoding scheme and I'll email
a parts list and instructions to you. For some reason, TH-cam wouldn't let me post links and a long comment.
Thanks for this, I connected the TV to an old Sony Minidisc portable, hit the record button and the sound was really great through headphones. What I'd like to know is, that you mention here that the performance should better something from X years back. How true is that? Would this DAC sound better than say my old Hifi CD player from the 90s? And that Minidisc I mention? Are these cheap chips and cheap units getting better? Anyway I've ordered one to see how it does. What intrigued me is that the headphone out on the TV was so, so, so dreadful compared to optical -> minidisc -> headphone. If these chips are cheap why aren't they in the TVs? Or is it all about the amp?
I just gotta audioquest black dragonfly... HUGE difference! You tube vids now sound good
They make really good dacs. I got my son a dragon fly red
@@cheapaudioman Lucky kid! Hope he appreciates it. I offered both of my kids to set up a system in their room and they both turned me down. Right now I'm running an old Sony DVD player as my CD player via optical into a circa 2001 Kenwood receiver (AV-507, I believe). I wonder if this DAC would help there? I also wonder if it would be an improvement over the DAC in my Samsung S8, that I use to play Amazon HD through that system (prob not).
As always another awesome review!
Thanks, J Bone. Is that ok if I call you J Bone?
@@cheapaudioman LOL... yes sir
@@cheapaudioman BTW... I'm very curious about the cheap USB DAC.
@@thomasward00 it showed up today. Will start listening right away.
I have a sony str-dh590 I've had for a few years.
Is the Prozor DAC better than the DAC in the str-dh590?
Love the channel, and really appreciate all you do.
Hi, i like to know if it's suitable to connect to my bose lifestyle 3. It's an very old set and it sounds kind of flat so i looking to add something to jazz it up, especially the bass and treble. Do you think it would help? Thanks for advice.
Randy! You have become our favorite reviewer!!! I have built our home theater system mostly second hand from local marketplaces. And you're local! Have you tried the Arylic S50 Pro? It's a little more expensive, but it's in line with your cheap audio alternatives... Keep up the great work! Melatonin is our best friend too!! Lmao 👌🏼
Appreciate that. You in the metroplex? Arylic contacted me and is supposed to be sending me one to try. Looking forward to it. If you're local you could be getting some great deals on my demos... no shipping!
@@cheapaudioman I am in Haltom City.... Let me know if you want to try out the arylic.
@@cheapaudioman where are you located? I'm in good old-fashioned McKinney Texas
Is a DAC prefered to the headphones jack on my sony x90f? I use a 3,5mm to rca cable and connect the tv to my receiver. Will the dac sound better?
Great question. I'm not sure what the DAC inside that TV sounds like. I'd say for $15 you have nothing to lose by trying it and hearing for yourself. I always tell people don't take my word for it, judge for yourself. amzn.to/34CiNcL
@@cheapaudioman I will do that . Always appreciate your reviews good Sir. Your style is ace. Cheers from across the pond.
@@EasyM. appreciate that so much.
I have a set of powered Martin Logan Clarity speakers. Using this DAC, do I still need to run this through my receiver first? I am using the optical audio out on my Panasonic TC-L32C12 TV. I thought I could run a cable from the TV to this DAC, then to these powered speakers without a amp/receiver. No?
I bought one of these Prozor DAC's in 2018 for €13.99. The device does not have the "192k" label on it. Is it the same product that you are presenting here? The (Prozor DAC Digital SPDIF Toslink zu Analog-Stereo-Audio-R / L-Converter-Adapter) Does my version also support high-resolution audio? Do I need to update to the newer version? I have it connected to Adam A5X active loudspeakers.
Randy, I would like to patch in a DAC from my old Onkyo iPod dock (I can hear the chuckle) to my receiver. The dock has the RCA, S video & Ri ports. How do I patch in the dac? The iPod still works, but only in the dock, the battery must be toast.
How is the audio output when you connected 2.1 integrated system using RCA o/p from this device. Does it supress any frequencies like bass from optical of tv set. Kindly respond.
I’m considering their bluetooth 5.0 DAC that’s on Amazon right now for about $30, but can’t really find any reviews of that model. I’m assuming it basically the same as this one except with Bluetooth. Do you still recommend this product 3 years later, or is their something better around that price?
Lol I’m dead!! Those gummies “easy on the stomach”.
Hi Randy. I may be misinterpreting what you are saying. What I hear is you suggesting a signal path of TV/CD digital out to Prozor DAC and then analog RCA into older avr receiver. However, the analog signal into the avr receiver will be converted back to digital for any processing before being output again to the speakers through the avr receiver own internal DAC. So you have not bypass the older DAC in the receiver but only added an additional conversion without any benefit. Please let me know if I am misunderstanding something.
If I have this would it be worth the $$ to buy a schiit modi3?
@@shawnjohnson7680 I also have the prozor now and just bought a modi. Did you do it, and was it worth it?
I'm literally only looking for a sample rate communicator for my DAC that unfortunately doesn't allow drivers
Just ordered this for $13 and it'll be my first external DAC. Looking forward to blind testing CDs on my older Sony DVD player's (SACD capable/no HDMI/has all the controls you need on the faceplate so no remote needed... *that* old) native RCA output vs the DAC.
How is this DAC?
@@jeffwalther It was just as good as the DAC in the DVD player. Multiple ABX tests on two differenct systems, nada difference. I think that's good if you need a cheap DAC for something. Not good if you're looking to improve the performance of your onboard DVD player's DAC (which was CAM's recommendation).
@@darkpatches I would like to improve my 20 year old Sony CD changer sound by using a DAC
@@jeffwalther Don't know if someone will pipe up to help you on an older vid like this. Unfortunately, I'm no DAC master. My Sony DVD is not much younger than your CD player and maybe just as old. My gut tells me you'd need to bump up to a $100 DAC to notice a difference and my skepticism of audiophilia tells me that even then you might not be able to tell. CAM has reviewed several. Lots of products on Amazon come with free returns, so there's that option. Good luck!
@@darkpatches thats the info I was looking for... Thanks
Some reviewer measured it has over 7% THD.
"Some reviewer" = Golden Sound = One of the best audio TH-camr lmao
I would like to see some discussion about this - how come the two reviewers disagree so completely? Is it a QA issue?
@@cirrus8791 nope but GoldenSound has heared many many DACs and AMPs, and he bought two Prozor DACs to insure that it isnt a QA issue. I just think that this TH-camr here doesnt know how good quality sounds
@@codecraftercc I wouldn't sell cheapaudioman short. He has more videos and more subs than GoldenSound (including more videos about DACs/Amps). Plus, as I understand it he's been in audio professionally before YT too.
@@cirrus8791 GoldenSound is a new channel and makes REALLY good videos
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to All!
I need advice about using a DAC to connect a TV optical output to Sonos Connect RCA inputs. I hooked up the Prozor DAC per manual and the result is a very noisy signal. Using an alternate power supply instead of the TV USB port didn’t reduce the static noise. Any recommendations?
Hello, do you know of any that inputs HDMI to RCA analog, that will pass thru DSD? I have a Pioneer DVD , DV-48AV. only exports DSD thru the HDMI out. Not thru the coaxial or s/pidif. Can you help me??
Can I connect the Prozor via a digital optical out connection directly on my tv. then hook up some RCA cables from the DAC to two 50 watt desktop speakers. Thank you
Cheapaudioman, you say you're a bookshelf speakers guy right
So do you think that you would review the miniDSP 2x4.
I think that you would like it
I've looked into it and want to spend some time with it for sure.
Damn, just in time, I was looking for a cheap DAC.
Is this going to sound better than the DAC in a Sony CD-Player from the mid-90’s?
You recommend on my LG C1 headphone jack or this dac then headphone jack?
I am in the fence about the FiiO D3 (D03K) and this. What do you reccomend?
Thanks @cheapaudioman great reviews. I’m awaiting some b1+ from your review as a I slowly upgrade my old audio/home theatre setup.
So I currently have an old 1987 av receiver with a chromecast audio. Will this dac noticeably improve the sound from my current set up? I know at the least it’ll help my old tv through optical cable...
Lastly, please start reviewing more home theatre receivers! Eventually going to buy an emotiva c2+ to match L/R but need advice on receivers 🤠
I've got a Sony 5 channel on deck that regularly goes on sale for 199. Probably won't be the last word in quality but is a great starting point for surround and music. I'm not sure about the chromcast. I don't know what resolution is plays at. Do you come out of the chromecast and rca into your receiver. I'll do some more research but I know there is a NAD amp with chromecast built in. And the B1+ are exceptional with their top end and have great bass.
I wish the chromecast audio was still available.
@@cheapaudioman yeah rca to 3.5mm. Heard the chromecast has a decent dac but I’m no expert on this stuff yet.
Receiver I’m looking at the Sony str-dn1080 based on other vids but like your vids because they’re more genuine. Saving up tho for it and other upgrades, long road to the 4K, 120 hz, full surround (maybe atmos), ps5 tv mountain top. Not made of money either haha
@@gupdaddy I'd just stick with the chromecast for now and when you get your receiver try out the dac on it and see what you think. With a new receiver chances are it will have a passable dac even on the lower tier models. But that DAC will still be there if you want something different.
Good morning sir great video is this product only good for two speakers? Also I tried to click on the description and go down so I could try out the Amazon music HD and it wouldn’t let me click on the link underneath the description to go to Amazon music how can I get connected so you can get a dollar?
You can use with mini tube amp,mini speaker amp......PRICELESS Remember to set TV to PCM sound.....if not your speakers will make bad noises. Worst than uncle al eating too many beanz......
Great point. These only do PCM. Thanks so much for brining that up. I mentioned it but I don't think I stressed it enough.
Hey man merry Christmas and happy New year. I want to say u rock man, I find u to be very informative. I don't know if I am doing this right but can I ask a ? What speaker is better for me, might u think ? Elac debut 5.2 or debut 6.2 or klispch rb 51 ii . both the Elac 5.2 and Klispch are at $199 right now ? I live in a small studio apartment and I can't listen to my music at high volumes because of the neighbors, although I later plan on correcting this with a bigger and better and more private apartment - better for cranking my music ! ? Any help u may be able to offer is much appreciated. And I believe I just missed being able to get the klispch rb 61 ii per your recommend, Goddammit ! Keep up the awesome work man. Dan
I haven’t heard the Klipsch. I’d say the Elac b5.2. I actually preferred it to the 6.2. Thanks for watching and rock on!
What is the best way to power this DAC? I've ready clean power is key to good sounding DAC, is that correct? Maybe the phone chargers are noisy?
Randy, I don't know if you have had a chance to listen to any of Schiit Audio's products - they have a $99 DAC, called Modi, and a couple of other DACs at higher prices.
I had the modi and you're right, it's excellent. I loved it. I have the Topping D50s and SMSL M300 at they're both great at around $250 and below and have a remote and BT. I love Schitt products and would like to hear some more of them. Great company.
@@cheapaudioman They are an excellent company. I own a Vidar amp, and a Bifrost 2, and love them. My son has a Modi and Magni on his computer headphones.
Mate like your style lol
Look I'm mainly streaming my music through a chromecast audio. Would you say this is a better DAC than that inside the CCA or probably the same?
Cheers
I'm not sure. For $14 it's an easy and cheap test and if not you can just send it back. However, since the CCA is weill... made for audio I'd think that they would have put something decent in there. If you're happy you may want to skip this and maybe save for a Topping E30s or something along those lines.
Forgive me for being a technical moron but let me know if this is the solution to my problem. I have a Sony STR DH190 (due to you glowing review!) in my screened-in porch and some speakers outside. I'd like to sometimes hear the TV outside. Would this Prozor DAC allow me to hear my TV outside ?
Another great video! Intresting DAC for the price, I might have to check it out.
I decided to go with the Emotiva TA-100 for my amp. I was wondering if you have any recommendations on CD players? My 28 year old 5 disc changer died on me and I have been using my Samsung Bluray player as a substitute. Although I have been surprised with the sound quality it is time for a proper component.
Good choice. That's my integrated of choice and daily driver. My CD player is an old Oppo bluray player I got second hand. I digital out of that into the TA-100. I'd say anything that has a digital out would work.
Great reviews. Entertaining!
Maybe a silly question but how do I hook up an older CD player with only red and white rca comig out of the back of the player to a Prozor dac?
you can only hook up a cd player if it has a digital output via optical cable or coaxial cable. if your cd player doesn't have that option you would have to use the internal dac of the cd player and hook it up via rca
@@cheapaudioman thank you for the fast response.
I use a similar product with a 50wpc fosi audio amp running from my tv in my bedroom. The tv is essentially the pre amp/switcher. For the $65 Canadian these two cost, the sound is more than acceptable. Just not audiophyle. But who does critical listening in bed?
Hi Randy. Is this product as good as the Topping BC3 ? Would adding the Prozor be an improvement to my existing pre-amp which already has aptx that i use to bluetooth music from my phone. Thank you
I doubt it. You're probably good with what you already have. The BC3 is really only a BT receiver. You maybe able to tell a difference with the codecs but it's a cheap way to see.
Fiio D3 is the same item, but fiio.
Nice review.....Do you think this DAC is better than what's in my old iPhone 6S that I run Amazon Music HD to an old Denon stereo receiver (garage rig)? I was thinking about finding an Audioquest Dragonfly Black DAC on the cheap but maybe this will do?
i used headphones from my phone and when the battery died swapped to my ipad mini 4 and the ipad sounded better. I continued to use both optionally (so not when battery low, as i was interested if that was a factor) and its consistent - ipad sounds stronger. I would try the cheap one first as an experiment... dragonfly will be more portable so that my factor in your decision, but for small outlay, this would be worthwhile purchase i would suggest.
ARC is my new god.
I have tried it but it seemed the volume output was low
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TV optical out to Prozor dac and RCA to active speakers ---- problem is that you can adjust TV volume by TV remote control :(
Let me see if I understand this. We want to convert HDMI back into rca with a DAC? 🤔. Use the unocho hdmi switcher if you need to. I have roku tv, so all I have is hdmi out on my tv.
Now that you've had this for a while, how do you like it? Would you still recommend this in it's price range or recommend something else? Thanks
In a pinch it’s hard to argue this for $15
You know what I’d pay good money for? A decent dac designed as a laughing Buddha with an audio Jack in his belly 😂😂
would this prozor make the wiim mini streamer sound better? I’ve not bought it yet undecided wether to spend more on a dac.
I've recently purchased a wiim mini and tried the internal dac first, it was okay but not as detailed as I thought. I remembered I had a Prozor DAC laying around, connected toslink and set wiim mini spdif to 24 bit 196 kHz output. WOW what a difference. Far more detailed sound , ver nice to my ears. For £12 UK give it a go. Nothing to lose.
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Hey Randy! Enjoy your videos. I've tried a couple of inexpensive DACs, digital coax out of my Bluray player into RCA stereo input in my receiver. I get a few seconds of static every time I load a CD and every time the CD begins to play. If the volume happens to be high, the static is high. If the volume is muted, the static is muted. JDS Labs states that their DACs have "relay muting", which "eliminates power-up transients". I have their $100 OL DAC connected from my laptop to the same receiver and there's no static. Unfortunately, this DAC doesn't have a digital coax in, or I would use it for my Bluray player. Any suggestions on eliminating the static? Are you getting any start up static on the Prozor DAC?
Sounds like either a power issue with the dac or something with your RCA's. That sounds like more of some type of analog connection issue with rca's or maybe some type of electrical noise associated with powering of the DAC. Zero noise on my end. What powers the dac you have noise issues with? Is it a 5 volt or something else?
@@cheapaudioman Sorry for the late reply, Christmas and all! Here's the DAC I tried, but already returned due to this issue: www.crutchfield.com/S-LIGYmSqWue8/p_120CSDAC/Metra-ethereal-CS-DAC.html. Has its own power supply. I read online that others have had the same problem with DACs in general. I have a JDS Labs OL DAC, which sits between my laptop and receiver. I used the same RCA cables and stereo input on my Onkyo receiver and have zero issues. Strange; the static only occurs when the CD player loads on my Sony 4K player. When I push play. And, when the music begins. It lasts less than 2 seconds, but I imagine could be damaging to the speakers if the volume was high. CD audio running through the player's HDMI is fine, but quality seems to be much better running through the DAC.
What’s the best way to hook my iPhone up for best sound 3.5mn to rca to back of reciever or use my Yamaha intergrated amp dac with that converter?
If you can use the DAC in the integrated it’s the best way. I’m not sure this will work in that situation though.