NextDrive Spectra X Dongle DAC - Physically and sonically excellent
A review of the #NextDrive #SpectraX dongle DAC for computers and smartphones including #audiocomparisons with the #EarMen Eagle DAC. You can buy the Spectra X here: 🇺🇸 https://amzn.to/3wVa3e2 🇬🇧 https://amzn.to/3vTMpxf (Spectra X may not be available here) 🇩🇪 https://amzn.to/3xNYyFe
Anyone looking for an Apple-compatible (lightning) version can buy the Maktar Spectra X2 which is still designed by NextDrive, but manufactured by Maktar as part of a new design/production agreement between the two companies. Here's a link: https://amzn.to/2UTuoSX
00:00 Introduction
01:37 Design & specs
02:39 Power output
05:36 Sound quality
06:59 Spectra X vs EarMen Eagle
14:42 Other select comparisons
15:51 Final conclusions
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