DAC · EXTRA
BRZHiFi SU12 “EXTRA” Authored DAC
Base device — BRZHiFi SU12. You source the donor yourself — I return it upgraded, under warranty.
Specification
- Chip
- 2× AK4493S · AKM
- Base unit
- BRZHiFi SU12
- Class after upgrade
- up to $1000
- Warranty
- 6 mo
- Turnaround
- 2–3 days
What was done
- Hi-Res DAC on dual new-generation AK4493S converters from Asahi Kasei
- A full professional rework of the budget BRZHiFi SU12 platform
- Optionally — an authored linear power supply in place of the stock one
- Fast turnaround: 2–3 days, with a 6-month warranty
- Windows XP–11 with bit-perfect ASIO/WASAPI, plus Linux, macOS and Android (OTG, 48 kHz)
Gallery
Video
A customer’s video review
Teardowns, sound comparisons and a customer’s video review — on my channel.