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The device also features asynchronous USB audio clocking. You will need to choose audio output again after changing USB mode. For A stable, refined and detailed sound Lovely build and finish Portability. TechWalls uses cookies for Google ads. This also helps improve sound stage of this headphone significantly. And with the DragonFly providing some fierce competition in terms of performance, it means the DacMagic XS drops down a star.

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I really hope Cambridge Audio could make the XS work with mobile devices, then it will be an awesome gadget. You will need to choose audio output again after camnridge USB mode. One downside of this DAC is that there is no volume indicator because your internal soundcard is bypassed, so there is no way to figure out the current volume level.

Cambridge Audio DacMagic XS v2 USB DAC

But we do think AudioQuest's brand-new revision of its DragonFly DAC sounds clearer, and has the edge in terms of outright resolution and dynamic subtlety. I feel like I can keep turning the volume up until my ears explode. The packaging is slick, and the product even better. The sound was exactly the same. However, the difference is not significant and it took me hours to figure it out.

What Hi-Fi?

This also helps improve sound stage of this headphone significantly. The flashing LED will turn red when you reach maximum volume. I could only confirm it after a blind testing. This is a very reasonable price when you consider its great performance and other DACs out there.

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Cambridge Audio DacMagic XS v2 USB DAC - West Coast Hi Fi

The XS is cased in a smart aluminium shell — its nicely finished and feels classier than the price implies. TechWalls uses cookies for Google ads.

Anyways, you can use this device as a headphone amplifier and it will work all the time to increase sound volume, especially when your internal soundcard is too weak to drive headphone. Read cambridye what we do with the data we gather in the Privacy Policy. The results are quite surprising.

Cambridge Audio DacMagic XS USB DAC / Headphone Amp Review

Leave a Reply Cancel reply Your email address will not be published. However, the DacMagic XS is still a delightful little device and those with a strict budget won't be disappointed. It simply sounds more focused, stable and confident.

Apart from the bass, I also appreciate its built-in headphone amplifier. It is dacmwgic necessary upgrade if you are using an old computer. Unboxing and Setting Up.

You can just control volume using the two physical buttons. Then go to Settings to choose Audio Output and you are ready to go. But the DragonFly v1.

By looking at colors of the flashing LED, you will know its corresponding sampling rate. Apple users will cambtidge fine without. See all our DAC reviews. Disclosures As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Another hidden feature is its 2 USB modes. These not only set the volume level, but if you press both at once and hold for a few seconds they switch the DAC operation from USB 1.

It can provide a cleaner, warmer, louder sound with tighter bass and reduce noises at the same time.