dac/amp
  1. Niroc

    ULTRA-portable dac/amp solutions for new phones (no headphone jack)

    Hi everyone. With modern phones predominantly excluding a 3.5mm headphone jack, a lot of us who can’t be F’d carrying around an extra device, or an amp/dac that doubles our carry load, are looking for a HIGHLY portable, simple, and easy option to power our HiFi grade headphones. Just a little...
    • Niroc
    • Thread
    • amp dac dac/amp highly portable iphone iphone amp lightning lightning amp lightning dac/amp ultra portable
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
  2. K

    Are the FiiO Q1 Mark 2 and Q5 significantly better sounding than the Alpen E17K?

    Are the FiiO Q1 Mark 2 and Q5 significantly better sounding than the Alpen E17K? My only headphones at the moment is the ATH-M50X. I am contemplating purchasing, for a different sound signature, the ATH-MSR7. Have any of you head-fiers been able to compare these DAC/ Amps from FiiO? Any...
  3. Hidizs Sonata HD DAC Cable

    Hidizs Sonata HD DAC Cable

    SNR 114 dB Dynamic range 114 dB Digital Interface Micro USB Type-C Simulation Interface 3.5 mm headphone Jack, microphone supported System Support Windows/MacOSX/Android Output Power 2x60mW @ 32Ω PCM 16/24 bit, 44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192 KHz Output Current 50mA Accessories Type C to USB A...
    • ryanjsoo
    • Head Gear item
    • amp amplifier dac dac/amp digital analog converter dongle headphone amplifier hidizs sonata hd dac cable usb-c
    • Category: Amp/DACs
  4. N

    ifi Nano idsd portable dac vs the TA-01 with golden lion tube.

    The Nano BL doesn't give as much power as the TA-01 but I've heard that the Nano competes with the mojo in sound. The golden lion tube is said to drastically increase the quality of the ta-01 which also has the cs4398(I think) dual dac.
  5. Piccaso

    Please, help with choice portable DAC/Amp.

    Hi all members. I´m here a new, even already readed a lot words from here. Any way, now i think about some "upgrade" or beter say developing my stuff with portable HiFi. I think about some portable DAC/Amp for my laptop or mobile. I look for device around 100-150USD. It this time i have on my...
  6. I

    Audio gd vs schiit for HD6XX

    Hi everyone new user here, I'm having a hard time choosing and dac/amp for my new pair of hd6xx. Options I consider are: Audio gd nfb-11.28 Audio gd r2r-11 Schiit magni 3 + modi 2 uber I was told by audio gd that they declare a value of 80$ so I don't think that I will pay for a lot of custom...
  7. Topping NX4DSD

    Topping NX4DSD

    • johnnyb
    • Head Gear item
    • chi-fi dac/amp dsd-capable ess sabre portable amp/dac
    • Comments: 1
    • Reviews: 1
    • Category: Amp/DACs
  8. M

    Headphone Audio setup For Desktop

    Hi All, I'm new here and don't know to much about audio but here it goes... I have recently wanted to get a new pair of good quality audiophile headphones for all my desktop computer audio this includes playing lots of different FPS games, watching movies and listening to music such as Techno...
  9. Sound N00b

    What dac/amp, amp, or dac should I buy with a budget of a $100?

    I currently have a budget of $100 but I can spend more later. I have akg k712 pros which I am currently powering through a sound blaster z card. Should I buy a $100 amp such as a schiit magni (feel free to recommend something else) and buy a dedicated dac later or should I buy a dac/amp combo...
  10. Giraku

    Astell&Kern Desktop DAC/Amp Prototype: ACRO L1000

    I found this info on several website reporting the Canjam (kind of) in Japan happening right now. It is called ACRO L1000, a prototype unit of a desktop DAC/Amp. And it is designed to be placed on the left side so that users can use mouse on the right side. Headphone jacks are on the left side...
  11. JuSOCOM

    Qualcomm AQSTIC vs Dedicated DAC in mobile phone?

    Can Integrated DAC like Qualcomm AQSTIC will compensate Dedicated DAC in mobile phone?
  12. WilliamLeonhart

    Rise of the mid-priced DAC/amps: Mojo/iDSD Micro/M9xx vs Others

    Disclaimer: I don't intend this post to be the ultimate "mid-price" buying guide. It will only include my very own impressions about the DAC/amp mentioned, there will be no graphs nor detailed reviews – many great head-fiers have done that before me. The idea only stemmed from my sudden...
  13. ZZCh

    Can Android phone be charged while using external DAC (e.g. OPPO HA-2 SE)?

    Hey everyone, I'm new to Head-Fi and I'm so excited to be a part of this community! I hope any more "established" members will help me get "up to speed" on anything I might benefit from knowing. So as for my question: I'm using an Android phone (Note 8) with a USB-C output going into the USB...
  14. Dobrescu George

    George (Audiophile Heaven) Review Index!

    Hey there! My name is George and I am a man passionate about music and audio! I am the main writer and editor of Audiophile Heaven! I thought I should make a thread where I post news about my review work, work in progress, and where I post a little index of my previous works! Tidal...
  15. D

    Hello. Help me pick my first Dac/Amp + Headphones combo

    Hello everyone. I am new to this hobby and I am looking to purchase my first set of Dac/Amp and Headphones. I need your expertise in this matter so I could get the best I can with my budget which is $1000. I will be visiting a shop this weekend to demo the following: DAC/AMP: Chord Mojo iFi...
  16. Nidhal

    Budget DAC/Amp w/ 6.3mm jack

    Hello headfiers, As the title suggests, I'm looking for a budget, around the price of the FiiO E10k (or cheaper) desktop DAC/Amp combo unit for headphones but with a 6.3mm output jack. It's not about sound quality really rather I hate using a 6.3 to 3.5mm adapter and the 3.5mm plug is too weak...
  17. Jisatsubeats

    Fostex FS-3DA DAC/amp Help + alternatives under $200?

    Hello, first post so sorry if there are formatting errors and such. I'm looking to upgrade from my FX Audio DAC-X6 to something better. I'll be trying to power a pair of AD-900X's, Fostex T-X0's (Massdrop T50RP MK2), and a pair of Final E2000 IEMs (16ohm impedance 102dB sensitivity). The...
  18. MVDude

    Brookstone Big Blue Bluetooth Amplifier (dac amp) - really?

    Hi all. Long-time visitor, first-time poster. I have some information to contribute and then hopefully I can get some reaction. Believe it or not, Brookstone sells a dac amp. It's called the Big Blue Bluetooth Amplifier. It has bluetooth features, but it also works as a USB dac amp. It caught...
  19. J

    yet another Sennheiser HD6xx thread

    Hey all, After doing a bit of research it seems that it would be best for me to get an amp/dac for my incoming HD6xx's. I've searched the forums and many of the threads I found are for people needing portable solutions. For my part, I do not need a portable solution. These headphones will...
  20. C

    Do I Need AMP/DAC?

    So I have the newly brought Soundmagic E10 IEM headphones that have an impedance of 46 Ohms and was wondering if I needed a headphone AMP/DAC. The bass isn't to the level that I would've liked and just overall quality as well and was wondering if getting an amp would improve quality on both my...
  21. O

    First HiFi Setup Questions and Advice Please :)

    Hello all. I managed to get myself into the Massdrop Sennheiser HD 6XX drop and I think I'm going to be pretty happy with the results. I've already got a pair of Sennheiser PC 363D headphones that have what look to be the similar padding and I love their comfort. These came with a small USB...
  22. shenanbay

    DAP or a portable dac/amp ?

    So I got my first ciem.. the jhaudio 10x3pro and it sounds nothing like what I have ever had. I am using it with my Oneplus 3 right now. I would like to get something better to drive them. Is it better to buy a digital audio player or a dac/amp to use with my Oneplus 3 I have been checking the...
    • shenanbay
    • Thread
    • dac/amp dap help and recommendations portable dac/amp portable music player
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Portable Source Gear
  23. E

    Dac/Amp for DT990

    Hi, I am planning on buying a DT990 Pro 250ohm headset and need to know which Dac/Amp to buy for it. I want the design to be simplistic. I liked these but i dont know it they are good enough to drive the DT990's...
  24. AndyDandy

    XiangSheng DAC-05A thoughts?

    I'm curious if anyone has any impressions, thoughts or opinions about it. It retails on average for $250. Here are some of its specifications: Single Dimensions: width 330mm, depth 220mm, height 70mm Frequency response: 20Hz-35KHz SNR: general port output: 110dB Harmonic...
    • AndyDandy
    • Thread
    • audio gd audiolab-m-dac balanced dac dac amp balanced dac/amp teac-ud-301-dual-monaural-dsd-usb-da-converter-black xiang-sheng xiang-sheng-dac-01a xlr
    • Replies: 63
    • Forum: Dedicated Source Components
  25. R

    [SOLVED] DAC Not working for just one pair of headphones

    Hey everyone I just got a Monoprice DAC/AMP 11567 and I'm playing it through my Lenovo Laptop. I'm streaming music in high quality from Spotify (320kbps) and outputting it at the highest quality (24-bit, 96000 Hz). For some reason when I plug in headphones (Logitech UE6000's) the singing / mids...
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