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Okay, so my new MBA is lovely but it sounds like garbage through the headphone jack. It's especially disappointing because my old PowerBook G4 had one of the cleanest hp-out's that I've heard from a stock computer. Anyways, what are good options for me to improve my computer's sound?
I've been considering the D2, D3, or Lyrix DAC/amps. Are there any other options out there that I should be considering?
My budget is ~$200, although the cheaper, the better. I will be using Shure E500's.
Using mine with a Predator and it sounds really great but it is not my primary rig.
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HOME RIG
PS Audio Power Plant Premier→Redwine Modded Olive Music Server→North Star M192 Dac→Audio Horizons Tp5.0n Tube Buffer→ Whest .10dap→ Head Room Maxed Home Amp→Ultrasone Edition 9 (#443) with RAL cable, the first ever! http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2362/...ac8468.jpg?v=0
ON THE GO
iPod 3g Nano/Yotank case...or MacBook Air→Cable Pro Panorama Custom LOD→RSA Predator→Ultimate Ear UE7
I'm not sour on the MBA. I'm just suggesting that you might have already used the usb port for something else and thus usb is not an option, and that using a usb hub might not yield good results. I really don't know about that one.
Jeez, someone's a little sour about the MBA? I'm not looking for people to evaluate my computer, just my music options
I barely use even the one usb port. Everything is wireless, except the occasional iPod sync.
As for the Predator... way out of my price range!
well then D2 Boa is perfect for u.
its $165.
i am using it for my laptop> FooBar>ASIO4ALL
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I assume the MBA headphone out is a dual analog/optical so I'd say you keep on eye on Audiogon and eBay for vintage DACs. You can find some amazing deals for $200. This is if portability is not a concern.
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My MacBook Air Headphone Out Sucks... options?
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