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DT 770/880/990 Dragon Series 1 /w Detachable Cable System ~ Which one to get?

post #1 of 3
5/20/11 at 10:26pm
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I am looking to purchase DT 770/880/990 Dragon Series 1 /w Detachable Cable System.

And 600/250/32 Ohms's (Not sure on that either)

 

Not sure which model to get.

 

My set up is going to be this

 

Computer (No Sound Card) -> FiiO E7 + FiiO E9 Combo -> Beyerdynamic's

 

Should I buy a sound card such as the Asus Xonar STX ($200), or would the E7+E9 combo be good. I would much rather the E7+E9's be good (I just ordered a pair of E7's, as I will keep those to use with my phone for music listening)

 

Basically wondering if the E7 acting as a DAC would be good to act as a sound card via USB from my computer. Would the sound quality benefit from buying a Xonar DG or a $200 top-of-the-line sound card? (And would the $200 upgrade be worth it)

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post #2 of 3
6/22/11 at 8:51am

As long as the FiiO E9 can handle a 600ohm load it is the one to go for and is really the only driver we offer with the phone. For Music the DT880 is my choice. I cant really comment on the FiiO E9  as a Dac as I have never heard it before. But folks seem to like it for the price. I would try to do all the audio outside the realm of the comuter via USB unless you plan to get a Sound card like a Lynx or along that range.

Thank You. Drew Baird, P.E. Moon Audio 308 Chrismill Lane Holly Springs, NC 27540 919-649-5018 drew@moon-audio.com http://www.moon-audio.com
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post #3 of 3
8/2/11 at 6:50am

I know I am late to this thread, but I have to say that I followed Drew's advice and bought the DT880 Dargons, which are 600ohm with the Silver Dragon V3 to which Drew does additional mods.

 

Couldn't be happier with the service or the product.

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