Black DAC FX Wifi vs older III

Edit: Black Ice - I can't edit the subject line.

Does anyone know if the newer Wifi version provided any sonic improvements over the Jolida branded III model?

My signal path would be Bluesound node --> DAC --> amp

I don’t think I have any need for wifi built into the DAC so I guess would prefer to save money on the older version if all things are equal.

johns2106-30-2022 12:54pm

jjss49 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,612 posts 06-30-2022 at 03:25pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete i would doubt it but call wally at underwood he can tell you for sure don't bother writing the folks at jolida/b-i i tried at one point, they don't reply
vinylvalet Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 892 posts 06-30-2022 at 04:10pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete When I contact Black Ice Audio, I always get an answer the same day. This DAC won the 2019 AZ Audio Video Club DAC-It-Out. It was a very well designed comparison of ten DACs (the Black Ice being the least costly and the PS Audio the most costly and one of the worst sounding). $100k+ system in a purpose build room. I was there. So, yes, I heard it and it sounded very good. I wish they would make a slightly less costly, non-wifi version for folks like the OP. I would also add a switch in the back for fixed or variable volume (you're stuck with variable volume). Decent sounding headphone output is icing on the cake. Black Ice Audio
jjss49 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,612 posts 06-30-2022 at 04:23pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @vinylvalet glad they answered your call, i had no such luck, tried twice within a week, maybe it was covid problems at the time i agree i wish they made that one with the volume control removed or at least able to be bypassed... suspect it would further improve the sound