asus-xonar-dx-7-1-channels-pci-express-interface-sound-card
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Newby Here ( Question about Dt 990 600OHM )
I just got my career job and can finally get my feet wet with some real cans. I purchased the BeyerDynamic DT 990's 600OHM ( used this site to read and pick ones i wanted. You guys are awesome) and I am loving them. I paired them with a Asus xonar STX. Card became defective and they resent me my...- jkrokidas
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- beyerdynamic-dt-990-pro-headphones beyerdynamic-dt990-250-ohm beyerdynamic-dt-990-600-ohm jds-labs-odac jds-labs-assembled-objective2-headphone-amplifier schiit-magni beyer-dynamic-dt-990-premium-600-ohm-headphones asus-xonar-dx-7-1-channels-pci-express-interface-sound-card asus-xonar-d1-sound-card-black
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Best Amp-Dac combo for HD 600?
Hi, I have a budget of $500, that can go up to $750 if necessary. I want a really good amp/dac combo for my HD 600s, seperate units or a single combined unit works. I am running off a windows desktop that has optical, headphone, and usb. Any reccomendations?- OverEar 4 Life
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- schiit-lyr little-dot-mk-iii jds-labs-odac jds-labs-assembled-objective2-headphone-amplifier schiit-magni sennheiser-hd-600 burson-audio-ha-160ds-headphone-amp-dac-with-usb-input asus-xonar-dx-7-1-channels-pci-express-interface-sound-card asus-xonar-d1-sound-card-black schiit-audio-bifrost-dac
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Fiio E17 vs Asus Xonar Essence?
I won't be using the amp on either as I'll be outputting to the Fiio E9, though both DACs seem to have similar options. I'm not bothered about Dolby virtual 5.1 stuff - but I do wonder which DAC is best like for like.- Thommohawk
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- audioengine-d1-premium-24-bit-dac schiit-modi asus-xonar-essence-one fiio-e17 asus-xonar-dx-7-1-channels-pci-express-interface-sound-card asus-xonar-d1-sound-card-black
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Asus Xonar DX + Sennheiser HD518?
1)I have an asus xonar dx and i was wondering if it could power the HD518's 2)it would also be nice if someone could explain to me what a headphone amp can do (ex: do they even help with low impedence headsets?) 3)if you had a better choice of a sub $150 headset (preferably around $125) that...- stevemk14ebr
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- schiit-magni sennheiser-hd-518 asus-xonar-dx-7-1-channels-pci-express-interface-sound-card
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- Forum: Computer Audio
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Upgrade from my Xonar STX? Schiit Magni and Modi maybe?
Would Schiit Magni and Modi offer much of an upgrade over my STX? I rarely game and when I do its not serious, and mainly listen to music. Wondered if Schiit Magni and Modi would offer much of an upgrade or wouldnt it be worth the money?- Michael172
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- schiit-magni schiit-modi asus-xonar-essence-stx asus-xonar-dx-7-1-channels-pci-express-interface-sound-card asus-xonar-d1-sound-card-black
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- Forum: Computer Audio
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Good soundcard with Dolby Digital or similar feature.
Hello, I'm looking for a good soundcard with a built in amp to replace my Fiio E9, Dolby Digital or something similar is required. Currently I have my eye on this http://www.dustinhome.dk/product/5010618825/creative-sound-blaster-recon3d-fatal1ty-pro-pcie/#intcmp=searchProvider_SiteSeeker...- Lumpiersorz
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- asus-xonar-dg-cmi8786-sound-card fiio-e9-desktop-headphone-amplifier-and-dock-for-e7-usb-dac asus-xonar-essence-stx creative-labs-x-fi-titanium-hd-pci-e asus-xonar-dx-7-1-channels-pci-express-interface-sound-card asus-xonar-d1-sound-card-black
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- Forum: Computer Audio
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Logitech G110 Keyboard Headphone Jack
Hi, I recently got a pair of Sennheiser Momentum headphones. This is my first audiophile piece of equipment and I've been trying to educate myself on audio equipment over the last week. From what I understand, I do not necessarily need an amp to drive these headphones since their impedance...- przemek
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- sennheiser-momentum asus-xonar-dx-7-1-channels-pci-express-interface-sound-card
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Dac / Amp newbie looking for guidance / advice
Hi guys, I'm thinking of buying An Amp / Dac (I haven't fully understood the difference between them) my current equipment: Headphone :Audio Technica Ad900 Onboard sound card (with optical) Logitech Z-5500 ( to which i connect my headphones) I also own HiFiMan Re0 which i...- itayze
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- asus-xonar-ds-7-1-channel-pci-low-profile-192k-24bit-hifi-audio-card-sound-card fiio-e10 fiio-andes-e07k-portable-usb-dac-and-headphone-amplifier-96khz-24-bit asus-xonar-dx-7-1-channels-pci-express-interface-sound-card asus-xonar-d1-sound-card-black asus-xonar-dsx-pcie-7-1-gx2-5-audio-engine-192k-24bit-playback-support-sound-cards
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- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
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Q701 Amp
Hello! Im looking for a decent cheapish amp for now.. Im not really good at amps and was wondering what would pair well with my q701's at a price of 150 or less. (or should i just save up for a xonar STX/xonar phobeous) My listening is 90% gaming 10% music. was looking at a...- woofed
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- fiio-e9-desktop-headphone-amplifier-and-dock-for-e7-usb-dac asus-xonar-essence-stx akg-q701-premium-class-reference-headphones-quincy-jones-signature-line asus-xonar-dx-7-1-channels-pci-express-interface-sound-card asus-xonar-d1-sound-card-black
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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cable under U$ 12 ?
my system is as follows: Asus xonar dx> FiiO e11> jvc ha-s500 I wanted to use a good cable to connect the asus xonar dx in fiio e11 ... 3.5mm to 3.5mm ... Any good for less than U $ 12.00?- glunteer
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- asus-xonar-dx-7-1-channels-pci-express-interface-sound-card blue-jeans-cable cables fiio-e11 jvc-victor-head-band-portable-headphones-ha-s500-b-black-japanese-import monoprice
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- Forum: Cables, Power, Tweaks, Speakers, Accessories (DBT-Free Forum)
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Fa-011 with a Asus Xonar DX Soundcard?
Hi guys, Just wondering if the ohms rating of a Xonar DX soundcard is enough to comfortably drive a pair of Fischer Audio FA-011 headphones? Ive done a fair bit of googling but cant find a definative answer and no websites seem to show the ohms rating of the DX. Thanks so much...- macgivor
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- fiio-e11 asus-xonar-dg-cmi8786-sound-card fischer-audio-fa-011 asus-xonar-dgx asus-xonar-dx-7-1-channels-pci-express-interface-sound-card electric-avenues-pa2v2
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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PC soundcard for beyerdynamic DT 990 Premium 250 Ohm and Fiio E9
I've read some post here about the two products but I still have a few questions. I decided to go with the DT 990 premium 250 ohm because I heard they are great for gaming and also for music/movies. Being new to all this audio stuff i also learned that it needs an amp and a soundcard to function...- sonylover5
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- beyerdynamic-dt990-250-ohm beyerdynamic-dt-990-pro-headphones beyerdynamic-dt-990-600-ohm fiio-e9-desktop-headphone-amplifier-and-dock-for-e7-usb-dac asus-xonar-essence-stx creative-labs-x-fi-titanium-hd-pci-e asus-xonar-dx-7-1-channels-pci-express-interface-sound-card asus-xonar-d1-sound-card-black
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Help setting up Computer audio rig
Brief description, I have 2 separate systems that I listen to music on, one stand-alone 2 ch audio system and a computer system. I've found that I haven't touched the 2 channel system in over a year, because I'm always at my computer when I'm listening to music. Also, the house I live in is very...- quikgp
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- computer-audio jds-labs-assembled-objective2-headphone-amplifier asus-xonar-dx-7-1-channels-pci-express-interface-sound-card sennheiser-hd-650-headphones asus-xonar-d1-sound-card-black denon-ahd2000-high-performance-over-ear-headphones
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i have XONAR DX & logitech 5.1 x530..how do i configure those for best listening to 70's 80's rock & modern drum&bass?
I like the ("electric") sound of lead and side guitar,bass and synth most. inside what frequency range are those sounds?- hungry
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- logitech-x-530-5-1-speaker-system asus-xonar-dx-7-1-channels-pci-express-interface-sound-card
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Two stereo line-outs from a Xonar DX?
The sound chip on my mobo got taken out by a short, so I'm looking at getting the Xonar DX (music mostly, some light gaming). I want to get two stereo line outs to feed both my receiver+speakers and an M-Stage headphone amp. I don't care about surround, just a straightforward 2.0 setup. Is...- lowboy
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- jds-labs-odac matrix-m-stage hifimediy-sabre-usb-dac asus-xonar-dx-7-1-channels-pci-express-interface-sound-card
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need a sound card for my new rig
Hello everyone. I've bought a new rig and ordered a decent pair of cans (Creative Aurvana Live) now I wanna get a bit more out of it and get a sound card and maybe an amp ( from what i could gather its not really needed for cals) now my main use is games but i also play music and...- toosmall
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- sound-cards creative-aurvana-live-headphones asus-xonar-essence-stx creative-labs-sb0880-pci-express-sound-blaster-x-fi-titanium-sound-card asus-xonar-dx-7-1-channels-pci-express-interface-sound-card asus-xonar-d1-sound-card-black
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Dolby Headphone with Creative Aurvana Live!
Hey every one. Before I say anything I'll sat that I'm pretty new here and have only been lurking for a few days. Anywho. I'm getting a new pair of headphones, an upgrade from Sony Wireless Stereo Headset. From what I've read, a good way to go is through Dolby Headphone. So I read Mad Lust...- inQling
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- creative-aurvana-live-headphones asus-xonar-dg-cmi8786-sound-card asus-xonar-d2-sound-card-black asus-xonar-dx-7-1-channels-pci-express-interface-sound-card
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PC Sound cards
I'm ready to pull the trigger on a new sound card for my PC, but I want some expert opinion on the choice before I go ahead. I used to have a Auzentech X-Plosion which I used with my Logitech speakers and Sennheiser PC151. This used to be enough for me, but I want something better now and my new...- Varinn
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- sound-cards asus-xonar-dgx asus-xonar-dx-7-1-channels-pci-express-interface-sound-card
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Asus Essence One or O2/ODAC Combo for HD650
ive heard alot of great reviews on asus essence one,cheap and offers great audio quality, has lots of inputs for different sources (PC,DVD,PS3,XBOX etc.) i can link the asus essence one with my Z5500 Logitech Speakers too. Waiting for the Muses Edition ive heard o2/odac sounded very boring...- Couch Potato
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- schiit-asgard-headphone-amplifier jds-labs-odac jds-labs-assembled-objective2-headphone-amplifier headphone-amplifiers asus-xonar-essence-one bottlehead-crack-otl audio-gd-nfb-12-1 jds-labs-o2-odac asus-xonar-dx-7-1-channels-pci-express-interface-sound-card sennheiser-hd-650-headphones schiit-audio-bifrost-dac asus-xonar-d1-sound-card-black
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Amplifier or USB Sound for Audio Technica ATHM50
Hi everyone, this is my dilemma. I've just bought a new pair of headphones: Audio Technica ATHM50, which by the way I bought because I saw them reviewed and recommended here. I thank this community for that. I'm no audiophile by any means but I've noticed that my desktop PC sounds...- chorinator
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- asus-xonar-u3 audio-technica-ath-m50-studio-monitor-headphones fiio-e6-headphone-amplifier fiio-e10 asus-xonar-dx-7-1-channels-pci-express-interface-sound-card fiio-e17
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Newbie question: Upgrade from Asus Xonar DX to HT | Omega Claro Halo or Xonar Essence ST/STX?
Which one to upgrade? What I currently use is: Headphone: Beyerdynamics DT-770 Pro-80 External headphone amp: O2 Desktop Amp Sound Card: Asus Xonar DX Home Theatre 5.1 System: Denon AVR 1712, Pioneer BS41, C21, BS21, SVS PC12-NSD What I do is: On Headphone: 85% PC music...- Stealth3si
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- beyerdynamic-dt-770-pro-80-closed-studio-headphones asus-xonar-essence-stx asus-xonar-essence-st-headphone-7-1-channel-audio-card-for-audiophiles ht-omega-claro-halo asus-xonar-dx-7-1-channels-pci-express-interface-sound-card
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ODAC or Xonar Sound card
So I am looking for a DAC to pair with my Schiit lyr which is replacing my O2+ODAC combo. I dont have the cash to drop on a Biifrost right now, so I was wondering what would I be better off with for now, thinking of getting a standalone ODAC or a Xonar DX or DS soundcard. Also is there a...- hawk1410
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- schiit-lyr sound-cards asus-xonar-ds-7-1-channel-pci-low-profile-192k-24bit-hifi-audio-card-sound-card audio-poutine-odac asus-xonar-dx-7-1-channels-pci-express-interface-sound-card
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Xonar ST, HT Omega Claro Halo, or Xonar DX + Amp?
Hi everyone, I have a I question about what would solution pair best with my Beyerdynamic DT-990 600 Ohms. My usage is approximately 70% music, 30% gaming -- LoL, Skyrim, occasional FPS. I'm currently considering a few options. Feel free to add other suggestions to the mix. ...- rhyick
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- sound-cards fiio-e9-desktop-headphone-amplifier-and-dock-for-e7-usb-dac jds-labs-assembled-objective2-headphone-amplifier asus-xonar-essence-st-headphone-7-1-channel-audio-card-for-audiophiles beyer-dynamic-dt-990-premium-600-ohm-headphones ht-omega-claro-halo asus-xonar-dx-7-1-channels-pci-express-interface-sound-card
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Fiio E11 or E17 or neither
which is better for my sennheiser hd 598's also what cable should i get- paulywalnutz
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- fiio-e11 sennheiser-hd-598 fiio-e17 asus-xonar-dx-7-1-channels-pci-express-interface-sound-card
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- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
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Denon AH D2000 - Amplifier for about 150€/$
So, after searching for a few days now, i just can't seem to find exactly what i am looking for. (I have used the search function and read through several threads also allready) I am searching for an Amplifier (or an Soundcard if applicable for following criteria) for my Denon AH D2000's the...- Snake57
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- fiio-e11 asus-xonar-dx-7-1-channels-pci-express-interface-sound-card denon-ahd2000-high-performance-over-ear-headphones
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)