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DAC suggestions - ??? > HA-160 > HD650

post #1 of 8
12/1/10 at 1:10am
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Hey all, I recently scored a very cheap HA-160 to pair with my Ultrasone PRO 900s and my HD650s.. though I don't have a DAC. I am looking at spending around $350-450 max. Any suggestions? Has anyone used the HA-160 and HD650 or PRO 900 before and are able to recommend me something? I was thinking the FUN + Earth OPA or NFB-3 for a nice neutral sound, as I don't want to be warming up the HD650 sound anymore, but would love any suggestions if you think there's a better option.

 

I would also love it if I could also use the DAC to plug my Rokit RP6 powered monitors into my PC as atm I have no means of doing so and have to use them via my mac (ugh).

 

Thanks guys!


Edited by matthewh133 - 12/1/10 at 1:16am
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post #2 of 8
12/1/10 at 9:59am

The Music Streamers are know to have great synergy with the Burson.  you could get the II+ model for about $350.00 I believe.

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post #3 of 8
12/1/10 at 1:49pm
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Thanks for the suggestion but I'm not a fan of the aesthetics of those at all. That and I wouldn't be able to use my powered monitors with it.


Edited by matthewh133 - 12/1/10 at 1:52pm
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post #4 of 8
12/1/10 at 2:15pm

Fair enough, looks aren't everything, but they sure as heck still count for something.  So I can understand that.  

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post #5 of 8
12/1/10 at 6:11pm
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Originally Posted by kboe View Post

Fair enough, looks aren't everything, but they sure as heck still count for something.  So I can understand that.  


Yeah of course, they aren't the main thing. I just like the look and bang-for-buck quality of the Audio-GD products. I presume the FUN can run my powered monitors as well as my headphones? While the NFB-3 won't be able to do both?

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post #6 of 8
12/5/10 at 10:01am

My HeadAmp Pico DAC has paired well with everything I've tried it with, including a HA-160.  It also has two outputs in case your amp doesn't have a loop output. Sometimes they're on sale for $250.

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post #7 of 8
12/5/10 at 6:32pm

If you are willing to stretch your budget a little, I find the Yulong D100 (~$500) to be a great combination with the HD650.

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post #8 of 8
12/8/10 at 8:10am

I recommend a new or used Scott Nixon. He is great to deal with and makes an outstanding product.

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