Hi -
I'm thinking of pairing the USB DAC and Amp referenced in this thread starter title to use as a "fast, cheap, and dirty" solution to power my newly acquired HD280s and ATH-A700s thru my Asus P5K-E mobo in my home-built computer. The program content will primarily be streaming internet radio (128-320 Kbs) thru Winamp via my 6.0M DSL line, along with my store-bought CD library played on a general purpose 5-1/4" bay Lite-on CD burner/player.
I used to be into "hi-end consumer/entry-level audiophile" gear from the mid 80's thru the late 90's, but drifted away from the scene. Most recently, I've been using an old Santa Cruz Turtle Beach PCI soundcard driving a set of Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 speakers thru my P5K-E based computer.
I recently had to pick up a quick set of isolation headphones, since I'll soon be moving my computer from its current spot in my spare room, and into my bedroom, where my wife sleeps an erratic schedule due to her working in healthcare. I’ve just purchased both the AD280s and ATH-A700s last week from different online e-tailors. I will be RMAing the set of cans I like least (depending on the final sound quality with the DAC/Amp).
The reason I’m considering a basic DAC/Amp combo is I believe the Turtle Beach SC (with its archaic and limited DAC and amplification abilities) may be constricting my ability to evaluate even these relatively moderate non-audiophile cans. In addition, the 80 USD required for this inexpensive DAC/Amp combo would barely (if even) cover the cost of a decent new soundcard, which I really don’t want or need, anyway, since I’m purely concerned with musical sound reproduction quality for my listening pleasure, and don’t use my computer to game, mix, record, or anything else related to audio besides my own personal listening enjoyment. Hence, I don't need nor want a new soundcard (I believe).
So, am I on the right track here, guys?
Comments and criticisms welcome.
Thanks for reading.
ref:
Headstage USB DAC Cable
Little Dot Micro+
Turtle Beach Santa Cruz
AsusP5K-E
Klipsch ProMedia 2.1
I'm thinking of pairing the USB DAC and Amp referenced in this thread starter title to use as a "fast, cheap, and dirty" solution to power my newly acquired HD280s and ATH-A700s thru my Asus P5K-E mobo in my home-built computer. The program content will primarily be streaming internet radio (128-320 Kbs) thru Winamp via my 6.0M DSL line, along with my store-bought CD library played on a general purpose 5-1/4" bay Lite-on CD burner/player.
I used to be into "hi-end consumer/entry-level audiophile" gear from the mid 80's thru the late 90's, but drifted away from the scene. Most recently, I've been using an old Santa Cruz Turtle Beach PCI soundcard driving a set of Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 speakers thru my P5K-E based computer.
I recently had to pick up a quick set of isolation headphones, since I'll soon be moving my computer from its current spot in my spare room, and into my bedroom, where my wife sleeps an erratic schedule due to her working in healthcare. I’ve just purchased both the AD280s and ATH-A700s last week from different online e-tailors. I will be RMAing the set of cans I like least (depending on the final sound quality with the DAC/Amp).
The reason I’m considering a basic DAC/Amp combo is I believe the Turtle Beach SC (with its archaic and limited DAC and amplification abilities) may be constricting my ability to evaluate even these relatively moderate non-audiophile cans. In addition, the 80 USD required for this inexpensive DAC/Amp combo would barely (if even) cover the cost of a decent new soundcard, which I really don’t want or need, anyway, since I’m purely concerned with musical sound reproduction quality for my listening pleasure, and don’t use my computer to game, mix, record, or anything else related to audio besides my own personal listening enjoyment. Hence, I don't need nor want a new soundcard (I believe).
So, am I on the right track here, guys?
Comments and criticisms welcome.
Thanks for reading.
ref:
Headstage USB DAC Cable
Little Dot Micro+
Turtle Beach Santa Cruz
AsusP5K-E
Klipsch ProMedia 2.1
