Currently have ~160G of music on my computer that consists of downloaded classic rock recordings….from soundboards, FM broadcasts and audience recordings. Very little is FLAC, but do have a substantial amount in mp3 at 160 or 320kbs. I listen to my music by going from computer soundboard to a...

All,   After hours of research I have found the following 10 DAC/AMP combos to be in the mid - high end of the spectrum. Unfortunately, there are only a few reviews on each, and very few reviews which compare them to each other. Therefore, I am attempting to start a thread where people can...

I am interested in recommendations to use with a latop, or my iPad and CCK, which I understands bypasses the iPad's internal DAC.  I am interested in a DAC only without an internal amp, so I can swap different amps in the future.  Today, I use the iBasso P4 Warbler or a FiiO E17, or add an...

the fiio e9 has 2 RCA's Line OUT, not RCA line in, i recently bought the dacport lx for my cousin. and we are trying to figure out what cord do i need to connect to the dacport lx. the dacport has a 1/4 headphone jack in it, I already have a 1/4 adapter already so that's not an issue. but i need...

The dacport lx has a headphone out 1/4th jack, So what cord do i need to hook the dacport lx to the fiio e9

Does anyone think the fiio e9 would go great with these to lovely DACS? please help me gentlemen as i am need of purchasing these as christmas presents :)

So this January I bought myself a pair of ATH-M50's and have been thoroughly impressed with them. However, I am looking to upgrade my kit, and am wondering whether I should buy an amp or a DAC?   Or if its feasible, both. I've been looking at the O2 for an amp, or the Fiio E17 an an amp/DAC...

I would just like to ask if DacPort LX, does it have the full amp section similar to the DacPort but locked a certain volume or a total different amp assembly? If my aim is to get just a all in 1 solution, is it worth to get a DacPort at $100 more then the LX and control the volume via software...

Hello folks,   I've narrowed down my search for a DAC+amplifier for my brand new HE-400s to the following options: (JDS Labs) ODAC+O2 DACport LX + [(Fiio) E11 OR JDS Labs cMoy]   I can get either combination for just less than $300.   Which option would you recommend? I'm...

I just placed an order for a Hifiman HE-400 and Matrix M-Stage amp. I just need a good DAC to complete my setup but I can't make up my mind. I had my eye on the ODAC but i read some bad reviews which put me off. Anybody know any DACs in the price ranges i specified which would go well with my...

I've owned most of the higher end creative cards, over the years.   I've owned the Essence STX.   In the end, it's too much BS. The STX is crapping out, and it never was all that amazing in the first place (ok, it wasn't bad hardware, but the software was not good). The Creative cards...

Hi Guys,   I've been researching on Head-Fi for the past couple of weeks. I'm looking to invest in a $500ish portable amp/dac combo for my Grado PS500s.    Music I enjoy listening to: Jazz     I have my choices down to   1) Alo Pan Am (I heard the amp is amazing, but the DAC...

hello,   the title says it all what would do you guys think would be better for hd800s, a asus xonar essence one or a woo audio wa2 and a dac ~$300 or a wa6 and a dac thats ~$400-$500 in price?                                                                                     Thanks...

hi, i was looking to upgrade my home system, as i am just playing out of my computer at the moment, through my horrible dell speaker. i was wondering what what amp/dac should i get, as i am planning on buying the dt990 pro's for home use next year. I was thinking the nuforce icon hdp, but i...

I have ~$800 to spend on Headphone + DAC + Amp.   I listen to mostly classical music.   I had almost decided on:   Sennheiser HD650 ($385) + DacPort LX DAC ($250) + JDSLabs CMoy Amp ($60) = $695 for now - with the idea of replacing the CMoy with the Bottlehead Crack later.  ...

What is the sonic impact of violating the 1/8th rule with matching headphone impedance to amplfier output impedance?  Does the bass get mushy?  Distortion?  Is it linear where the worse the ratio is the worse the sound?  I have an amp that has an output impedance of 10 ohms and headphones that...

I am leaning towards Firestone ILoveTW USB DAC. I see it on sale for $262. Any other you recommend in this price range?

Are there any made in USA USB DACs? My second option would be made in Europe.     Thank you!

There has been a lot of talk recently about the HRT Headstreamer II+ and Dacport LX as performing very well for portable USB DACs in their price range.    I was wondering if there has been a lot of progress that these have made from older dac's like the pico dac from a few years ago? I guess...

Old topic I know, but I couldn't find a satisfied answer. I'm looking for an upgrade for my HRT music streamer II. Really love the sound, but I always need to adjust the Wasabi buffer length to minimum if I don't want to hear the popping noise, which is a bit inconvenient. So I want to try a...

Hello there,   I've been browsing this forum for a few days now. I'm looking for the best possible DAC for a budget in the range of 150$-300$, and there seems to be so many possible alternatives that I'm completely lost.   One year ago I wanted to enter into the world of audiophiles. My...

hi,   i have a new laptop with an integrated intel sound card. is buying speakers for 100-200$ (was thinking of the microlab solo6 or 4) a waste without a better sound card? for listening to music.   thanks!

I'm in the process of setting up a portable rig which currently includes a Ray Samuels SR-71B amp.  So now I'm looking for a portable DAC that can run on USB or battery power.  Obviously I have no need to a combo DAC/Amp, so I've narrowed my options down to 2: the Dacport LX or the MS II+.  Has...

I currently own the DA-160 and I hope to buy the matching HA-160 amp and a new set of cans shortly.  I'm curious to what people are using with their Burson.

Beware I'm pretty noob to this subject. I've been searching the forum here and it seems the woo audio wa3 would be a good amp for the HD600s. I currently have them amp'd with a Fiio e9 ran into my X-fi fatal1ty sound card. I do a lot of gaming. I am constantly listening to music while playing...