SMSL M3 vs DAC X6?

[ZupaTr00pa]

SMSL M3 vs DAC-X6?

 

I need the optical and USB. Looking to drive HyperX Cloud Alphas, possible expansion in the future. Mainly for gaming and casual music/media. Would be nice if I could use it at home, at university etc.

 

Seems the X6 is will drive more things, the M3 apparently gives better bass BUT the main thing that is killing me right now is that the M3 seems to get a lot of reviews of them breaking and the X6 get significantly less. As much as people hate the Tritton Pro+ I've been using, the sound hardware has never failed me, and I want what I buy next to last the same few years at least.

 

The X6 uses external power and the M3 isn't restricted by that, opening up more options for on the go listening, a little more suitable for my potential environment of use.

 

Finally, I can get the X6 for £60 and the M3 for £44.

 

Any thoughts? Tips? I'm struggling to make the choice.

 

Thanks

[seduce_me]

DAC-X6. SMSL is garbage.

[ZupaTr00pa]

7 minutes ago, seduce_me said:

DAC-X6. SMSL is garbage.

That's what I've been hearing. Care to expand a little?

[seduce_me]

Usually cheap DACs are a very bad value since they don't do much to justify the price point they are at. Also they're about the same as the mobo out in terms quality. The DAC-X6 however is quite alright.

[ZupaTr00pa]

Interesting. Thanks for your input