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The noise floor is noticeable with ultra-sensitive modern IEMs (like Campfire Audio or Andromeda). You will hear a hiss between tracks. If you use budget KZ or Moondrop Chu IEMs, you won't notice. If you use $1,000 customs, you will. The "Top" Edition vs. The Competition | Feature | TTPOD 1007 English Top | Shanling M0 | FiiO X3 (Gen 2) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Price (Used) | $50 - $80 | $90 - $120 | $100 - $150 | | DAC | PCM1794 | ESS Sabre | PCM5102 | | Op-Amp Rolling | Yes (DIP-8) | No | No | | Screen | 2.4" Non-touch | 1.54" Touch | 2.0" Non-touch | | Best For | Tinkerers & Voltage | Portability | UI Speed |

The PCM1794 chip is known for a "musical" rather than "analytical" sound. Vocals are forward. The bass has a natural decay—it doesn't stop instantly like a Sabre ESS DAC; it reverberates. This makes rock and acoustic music sound "live" rather than "sterile." ttpod 1007 english version top

So why buy a TTPOD 1007?