Loaner: Vinshine Audio DAC-R2R-REF

sphinxvc · Dec 26, 2016

We've got a loaner for Vinshine Audio's DAC-R2R-REF thanks to Alvin at Vinshine. Post below to sign up!

You can read more about the design details here: http://www.superbestaudiofriends.org/index.php?threads/vinshine-audio-dac-r2r-ref-soekris.3027/ / @alvin1118, feel free to let us in on any other details we should know. And please post contents of the package.

I know that @Priidik among others has heard the Soekris R2R and feels it's very competitive. (@Priidik, if that wasn't you, or not the same product, let me know.)

Logistics TBD. Insurance details to follow.

@Torq

@sphinxvc

alvin1118 · Dec 26, 2016

Season's greeting! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all SBAF members!

The package dimension 42W x 42D x 24H (cm). Contents DAC, power cord, and usb cable.

I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the loaners who are willing to trial my DAC. Loaners who wish to purchase the loan unit can have it at way below cost price $999; loaners who participated, and wish to purchase the new unit can have it at an ultimate promotional price at $1380. Price quoted include freight and paypal fee.

Cheers !

Rgds,
Alvin
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sphinxvc · Dec 26, 2016

Thanks, Alvin. This will be sent to @Torq first and will then make its way East to me, stopping for any other Friends who are interested on the way.

alvin1118 · Dec 26, 2016

Sure, will PM Torq to liaise.

Many thanks!

Priidik · Dec 26, 2016

sphinxvc said: ↑

I know that @Priidik among others has heard the Soekris R2R and feels it's very competitive.
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Take note that Soekris DAM 1021 is just a platform. There are a lot of ways to approach to it. Mine is loaded with shunt psus and other shit. Alvin's design is different take, which I'm confident sounds at least decent.

Torq · Dec 27, 2016

alvin1118 said: ↑

Sure, will PM Torq to liaise.

Many thanks!
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Please make sure we connect before you ship anything as my travel schedule is volatile and we'll need to make sure to coordinate it arriving when I'm actually around. Pretty sure you'll have to actually contact me anyway, since I don't believe I've provided any shipping info for anything to anyone,.

alvin1118 · Dec 27, 2016

Yep Torq, will PM you when the DAC is ready to ship. We will ship via DHL, pretty reliable and fast. Coordinate the delivery should be hassle free too.

alvin1118 · Jan 5, 2017

Hello guys, Happy New Year!

I've started the loaner program in Singapore, here is some of the review of the DAC.

kimurastanley

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After >48 hours of running in. Had a longer listen to this DAC.

My setup is melco N1A--> wireworld platinum starlight usb--> vishine DAC
Usual setup is melco--> stock melco ethernet cable--> lumin A1

Compared to newly opened unit, the stage does open up. The signature would be warm as compared to lumin in my opinion.

Again, the presentation is punchy and plenty of bites. Good for pop, rap, R&B songs in my opinion. Good attack and I enjoy when I listen to these genre of songs.

If you are using usb interface, I would recommend to invest on quality audiophile usb cable. I get more transparent, lower noise level, better bass extension with wireworld usb cable as compared to the stock usb cable.

Sound stage opens up after running in, with improvement of depth. Lumin A1 streamer + DAC does have wider stage , more layering and holographic sounding.
Considering the price difference (lumin A1 almost 4 times more expensive), one should expect better performance by lumin.

This DAC performs well above its price. I have heard worse performance in similar priced DAC, and even some more expensive DAC.

Overall it exceeds my expectation and this is a good buy for those looking for value for money DAC. Especially now having promotion for the loan program.

Going to pass to the next person, let's see what other bros think about this DAC.

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Joe-siow

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Firstly, my sincere thanks to Alvin for organizing this tour and Stanley for the hassle free delivery. The unit has just been passed to Ricky this evening.

The 3 days spent with the Vinshine DAC has been pretty positive, as this is my first real experience with a R2R DAC. My current setup is the Lumin D1, Amtrans APCG-01S (very generously on loan from a bro), Bel Canto REF500S and KEF LS50. With the Vinshine DAC, listening was done via USB from my laptop with the JRiver software.

I first spent some time on the headphone out to get a feel of the unit. It had a slightly warm and dark signature with a meaty tonality. With my Fitear TG334 on a Toxic Hydra silver litz cable, it delivered a very good performance with pinpoint imaging and quite good separation and details. Soundstage depth was very good with believable width. This was a particularly pleasant surprise, as the headphone out on most DACs usually only deliver decent and unspectacular performances.

With much anticipation, I hooked up the unit to the preamp and powered it. Initial impression was not positive; it sounded hazy and soft, much like the rays from the sun trying hard to shine through dark clouds. I figured that it was just a 5 day old unit and left it to play overnight on soft volume. After a night of playing, as expected, the sound quality improved significantly.

As a dedicated DAC, the signature of the unit very much mirrored the headphone out; slightly warm and dark sounding, with a meaty tonality. It also had a organic and slightly holographic presentation, delivering a smooth and non fatigue listening experience. Despite the meaty tonality, it was not slow sounding, and Rock music sounded right. Resolution is pretty good and details were presented naturally and never in my face or forward. Bass was punchy but could be tighter. Vocals was organic, natural sounding with finesse. Treble was extended and smooth.

In conclusion, there is much to like about the Vinshine DAC. It is slightly warm, organic and smooth while retaining good resolution. The above average headphone amp on board and the ability to be used as a preamp adds much value to the DAC as well.
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Cheers!

Rgds,
Alvin Chee

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