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Replicating a desktop sound on the move.... achievable?

post #1 of 6
2/12/12 at 2:51pm
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I'm off to Afghanistan in a few months - dragging a laptop, dac, psu, valve amp and full size cans around would be impossible.

 

I love the sound I'm getting with Foobar: big fan of the wasapi output and the dolby headphone wrapper.

 

I have a Cowon D2+, and have yet to decide on earphones. Am I expecting too much from a portable setup, or is it time to raid the piggy bank?

 

Cheers in advance for any tips.

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post #2 of 6
2/12/12 at 2:56pm
I think if you get the Ibasso DX100, you could take the equivalent of desktop sound with you in a portable set up. Since you have a few months' time, you should have enough time to read the three DX100 threads redface.gif:D
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post #3 of 6
2/16/12 at 2:59pm
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At that price, I may just stick with the D2+

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post #4 of 6
2/16/12 at 7:19pm

Players like the Hifiman HM-801, iBasso DX100 and Colorfly C4 will provide sound quality that is on the level of desktop DAC's while you're on the go.

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post #5 of 6
2/16/12 at 10:36pm

Ipod (lossless) + HRT iStreamer + Yamaha MSP5 Studio (2x)

 

For under $1,000 you have a audio quality and capacity that no other setup can match.

 

That's what I'd take to Kabul, were I to go back again...

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post #6 of 6
2/17/12 at 4:07am

Depends what sort of desktop rig quality your looking at, and how much your willing to spend... something better than the D2000 + amp can be achieved, however hd600 may be harder


Edited by milford30 - 2/17/12 at 4:10am
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