HondoMUC
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Hi all,
I would like to get a new DAC (no amp) -- a good bang for the buck.
My Setup now:
Asus Zenbook (Tidal, Spotify, High Res from Qobuz) > Audioquest Cinnamon (USB to mini USB) > Fiio X5 III (line Out) > Audioquest Tower > Little Dot1+ > DT770 Pro 32 or Grado Sr60
What I am looking for
I like the tupe sound of my amp. I also like the musical and warm signature of the Fiio. Together with the DT770 a good match.
Why do I want to change anything?
1) I do not want to plug/unplug my Fiio all the time
2) I do notice some slight EMI. My guess is that it is from the USB and Laptop. May also be the RC of the Little Dot.
Anything else?
Although I like the warm sound of the AKM, I would also like to try the Sabres, but not a must. As far as I understood even with a neutral and linear DAC I will get a warmer sound by the tubes? Im I correct here?
Only Headphones. But I might fall for some nice Monitor-Boxes soon. So if there was an out to drive Boxes, why not.
What I do not need
Too clinical digital sound, Pure digital chain.
It does not have to be a portabel solution. Anything close to portable is ok.
An HP amp. I got one.
What I have been looking at so far:
Schiit Modi 2 (uber)
Hifimediy Sabre (different versions on http://hifimediy.com/DACs/ready-made-dacs)
JDS Labs STANDALONE ODAC REV B
Mojo, for sure.
I also read about Gustard A20h; way above others for the price. But so much to offer. So why not thinking big
? I know then I should get some better HP.
Any other ideas? What do you recommend?
Thanks y'all.
BR
H
I would like to get a new DAC (no amp) -- a good bang for the buck.
My Setup now:
Asus Zenbook (Tidal, Spotify, High Res from Qobuz) > Audioquest Cinnamon (USB to mini USB) > Fiio X5 III (line Out) > Audioquest Tower > Little Dot1+ > DT770 Pro 32 or Grado Sr60
What I am looking for
I like the tupe sound of my amp. I also like the musical and warm signature of the Fiio. Together with the DT770 a good match.
Why do I want to change anything?
1) I do not want to plug/unplug my Fiio all the time
2) I do notice some slight EMI. My guess is that it is from the USB and Laptop. May also be the RC of the Little Dot.
Anything else?
Although I like the warm sound of the AKM, I would also like to try the Sabres, but not a must. As far as I understood even with a neutral and linear DAC I will get a warmer sound by the tubes? Im I correct here?
Only Headphones. But I might fall for some nice Monitor-Boxes soon. So if there was an out to drive Boxes, why not.
What I do not need
Too clinical digital sound, Pure digital chain.
It does not have to be a portabel solution. Anything close to portable is ok.
An HP amp. I got one.
What I have been looking at so far:
Schiit Modi 2 (uber)
Hifimediy Sabre (different versions on http://hifimediy.com/DACs/ready-made-dacs)
JDS Labs STANDALONE ODAC REV B
Mojo, for sure.
I also read about Gustard A20h; way above others for the price. But so much to offer. So why not thinking big
? I know then I should get some better HP.Any other ideas? What do you recommend?
Thanks y'all.
BR
H
