Posts by DarkScythe

Hey guys,   Just an update; He decided to get a pair of Focal XS 2.1's since he found a deal he couldn't pass up. I'm not sure if that would change any of the suggestions made so far, but he's still looking into all of them.

Hey guys,   Sorry for the delay. I was out for the weekend at an event, and just got back.   To respond to everyone:   mark2410: Nope, not looking for an amp, just a DAC to feed into the speakers. Vitor...

Bump..Anyone?      

Hey guys,   A friend of mine is getting a pair of upcoming Focal speakers, which seem to be a 2.0 system. He's looking for a good soundcard to complement it with, and he says he doesn't really use headphones. His budget...

Quote: Originally Posted by Mad Max  M-Stage takes dual channel opamps.  You miss nothing special by skipping out on LM4562 (a.k.a. LME49710).  Grab OPA627 to start off with if you wish.  I would...

Hey everyone,   I've been trying to read through this whole thread (at least I've gone through every page, though I can't remember most of the more technical stuff) while doing my little headphone shootout. Having finally...

Having heard both cans, I would dare say they are polar opposites of each other. Bear in mind I'm used to the more balanced signatures of the Senn HD600's and Shure 840's. I was also auditioning the AKG K701 at the...

I can't say anything about that Creative Xmod, as I have no experience with it.   As far as suggestions go, I'd start with laying out a budget, music preferences, and expectations. Also any other physical hookups that you may...

Definitely. However, whether or not you will be able to hear the differences, I can't say. Some people claim night and day differences, while others can't tell anything apart. Such is audio, since everyone has different ears. If...

Your phone is a source as well; it has a DAC inside it. If it had no DAC, you would not be able to hear any of the music on your phone. "DAC" on these forums generally refers to something a bit more dedicated to the task...