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Creative or Fiio? Sub 100 Amp/DAC!

post #1 of 5
12/12/11 at 5:29pm
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http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Creative+Labs+-+Sound+Blaster+X-Fi+HD+Sound+System+-+Matte+Black/1161916.p;jsessionid=71FE7B396C863D8D5C08470985995469.bbolsp-app05-36?id=1218227991910&skuId=1161916

 

or Fiio e10? 

 

For dt 990 pro (250ohm) 

 

Soudn from my pc is crap :< stupid onboard >_>

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post #2 of 5
12/12/11 at 5:30pm
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Oh and im also looking for bass increases, if that were to matter, im mostly into electronica and gaming.

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post #3 of 5
12/12/11 at 5:31pm
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Link with more detail for the creative one http://us.store.creative.com/Creative-Sound-Blaster-XFi-HD-Sound/M/B004275EO4.htm

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post #4 of 5
12/12/11 at 5:48pm
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Thanks again btw, xD

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post #5 of 5
12/12/11 at 5:52pm
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Update: My friend told me this review about the creative was ********: 

 

 

Creative has done it. This is like nothing I have used or heard from before. The sound quality from this little black box is BETTER than most high-end audiophile DACs and or headphone AMPs (330ohm rating).
I have used Grado, Firestone and many other high-end op amps and tube amps like the OPA627 chip. I have never heard ANYTHING that could succeed the OPA627's sound, but this has changed the history.
The clarity and definition when hooked up to my Shure SE535 is unbeatable. I then tested it on my Klipsch 5.1 THX certified theater system through its optical out, and WOW! This thing is a BEAST, the sound quality from this thing is WAY better than what you would get from a IMAX theater.
I might stick with this thing for my music collection for awhile before going back to my $3000 headphones DAC/AMP setup. The only reason I would need an external AMP for headphones is with sets higher than 300ohm rating.
For the everyday casual listener or audiophile, this is a MUST have. Creative has done it.
 
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