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  1. jjacq

    Which DAC for my PC setup?

    Posted in another forum but might help to post here too.   I've been using my Fiio E17 + L7 as my DAC and my E17 just died a week ago. It's going to China for repair so I'm trying to figure out if there' s a cheap alternative that I can buy to have as a DAC sufficient for my Audioengine...
    • jjacq
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    • computer-audio hrt-music-streamer-ii-high-resolution-usb-d-a-converter asus-xonar-dg-cmi8786-sound-card hot-audio-dac-destroyer fiio-l7-line-out-dock-lod-cable-for-e7-usb-dac-amp audioengine-a5-premium-powered-speaker-pair-black dacs fiio-e17 asus-xonar-dx-7-1-channels-pci-express-interface-sound-card asus-xonar-d1-sound-card-black smsl-sd-1955
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Computer Audio
  2. RAZRr1275

    Which full size amp and dac to pair with my headphones?

    I have the AKG K702, Denon D2000, Grado SR80i, and Sennheiser HD-280 pro. Any amps and dacs that will play nice with all of these sets of headphones? I'm  just looking for something that sounds good so I have no solid state or tube preference - just something that pairs well with what i have. My...
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    • audio-poutine-objective2-amp audio-poutine-odac headphone-amplifiers headphones hot-audio-dac-destroyer little-dot-i little-dot-mk-iii
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
  3. Exodusx32

    Help needed to pick an amp for DT 770 80 Ω

    A couple of months ago i purchased my first set of good headphones, the DT 770 80 Ω. I'm very happy with them and now it's time to get a proper amp and perhaps a DAC for them. I have around 600$ I can spend and before I'm making any purchases I'm wondering what sort of improvement I'll get by...
    • Exodusx32
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    • beyerdynamic-dt-770-32-ohm beyerdynamic-dt-770-pro-80-closed-studio-headphones beyerdynamic-dt-770-stereo-headphones beyerdynamic-dt990-250-ohm denon-ahd2000-high-performance-over-ear-headphones fiio-e10 fiio-e17 headphone-amplifiers headphones hot-audio-dac-destroyer indeed-hi-fi-labs-eh-6922 little-dot-i muse-da20 sennheiser-hd-650-headphones smsl-sap-100 smsl-sd-793-minidac
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
  4. Meroigo

    MacBook Pro 2011 + Sennheiser HD 598; adding Fiio E7 worth it?

    Hey, my first post here, and I'm kind of a nooblet in the audio area, so please be kind! I've been lurking a lot here while researching audio stuff the past couple of week; thanks for writing such informative posts! :)   As I'm asking in the topic; would it be worth getting a Fiio E7 for use...
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    • fiio-e11 hot-audio-dac-destroyer sennheiser-hd-598 fiio-e7-usb-dac-and-portable-headphone-amplifier little-dot-i
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
  5. NimbleTurtle

    Question regarding low impedence headphones

    Watup dawgs? I'm looking for a desktop amp/ dac. I have a 50 ohms sennheiser HD 598. I'm a noob when it comes to the audiophile world and a couple days ago, I read an article by NwAvGuy regarding headphone amplifiers. From what I can understand, buying an amp such as the FiiO E9 (an output...
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    • epiphany-acoustics-ehp-o2 fiio-e10 fiio-e11 fiio-e9-desktop-headphone-amplifier-and-dock-for-e7-usb-dac headamp-pico-portable-amp headphones hot-audio-dac-destroyer jds-labs-assembled-objective2-headphone-amplifier schiit-asgard-headphone-amplifier sennheiser-hd-598
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
  6. Abovetheair

    DAC for Receiver

    Hello,   I am looking to upgrade my setup. At the moment I am using a 2006 Mac Mini lined out to a Denon AVR-1600 ->> 2 JVC tall standing speakers + Velodyne VRP 12 inch rear ported series subwoofer. That being said the sound is pretty good just with that, but I am looking to push it to the...
  7. Svendstar

    Help! i need to choose a new soundcard!

    The inboard Soundcard on my laptop broke, so I, i in my lack of knowledge made the mistake and bought Asus Xonar u3 without proper investigation of the equipment. after listening to it a few minutes, comparing it to i my iPhone, and reading online reviews of it, i concluded it was not good...
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    • sound-cards hot-audio-dac-destroyer dacs fiio-e10 fiio-e17
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Computer Audio
  8. PKayy

    Do I need a headphone amp/dac?

    So I have a Ultrasone DJ1 with a T420 Lenovo Laptop and I'm wanting more out of my headphones in terms of sound quality. I was looking for details on my sound card but I couldn't find any info on it. (It's a Conexant 20672 SmartAudio HD) I'm on a budget, hoping to get one around the 150 USD...
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    • hot-audio-dac-destroyer headphone-amplifiers amp-dacs ultrasone-dj1 fiio-e17
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
  9. KimChee

    Upgrade to Fiio E10

    Hey guys,   I'm looking for a usb DAC/amp that is an upgrade to the E10 that I can listen to music on my computer.  Ive been reading through a lot of threads but not really sure what to get.  Preferrably under $200, less is better.  Thanks.
    • KimChee
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    • sennheiser-hd-598 usb-audio jh-audio-jh16-pro-custom-in-ear-monitors smsl-sap-100 fiio-e10 muse-da20 hot-audio-dac-destroyer headphone-amplifiers jds-labs-assembled-objective2-headphone-amplifier portable-amps smsl-sd-793-minidac amp-dacs soundmagic-e10 denon-ahd2000-high-performance-over-ear-headphones
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
  10. rahzim

    USB DAC recommendation????

    Hello,       So I just bought the minibox-ES for my ipad/laptop and it definitely improved the sound/quality of mp3's using my Etymotic ER4S IEM's.  Since I went with a standalone amp instead of the amp/dac combo, I'm now looking for a standalone dac to pair it with.  Do you think it's worth...
    • rahzim
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    • minibox-e hot-audio-dac-destroyer smsl-sd-793-minidac usb-audio dacs portable-source-components
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Portable Source Gear
  11. fitmic

    Help a newbie out with selecting a DAC.

    Hi. I've been a lurker for some time, but I have to ask you a question about DACs.   I have a DAC Destroyer from hotaudio, which I'm pleased with.   I now look at some 24bit DACs, and what I've read is that Musiland gotten quite some nice review among you guys. Right?   My system is...
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    • hot-audio-dac-destroyer musiland-md-10-dac musiland-monitor-03-us-hi-fi-usb-sound-card-and-digital-analog-interface-with-high-quality-fiber-rca-concentric dedicated-source-components dacs musiland-monitor-02-us
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Dedicated Source Components
  12. tunatime

    pc dac?

    What's a good dac to go whit d5000s and a Asgard amp? I'm coming out of my old xfi to the Asgard right now and since I added the amp I pick up so much pc noise that I had to stop uesing the Asgard. My mob has and coax and optical out if I uesed those to a good dac would I still get all the pc...
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    • schiit-asgard-headphone-amplifier computer-audio hot-audio-dac-destroyer creative-labs-x-fi-platinum denon-ah-d5000-reference-headphones dacs asus-xonar-dx-7-1-channels-pci-express-interface-sound-card
    • Replies: 24
    • Forum: Computer Audio
  13. peck1234

    CD Player VS Soundcard DAC

      Currently looking to invest in either CD Player or a Soundcard to push over some AUX cables to my AMP.    My absolute main concern is for quality of audio. I would love to use my computer and iTunes (all Apple Lossless) for ease of use with a soundcard. But in my experience CD players...
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    • sound-cards bladelius-usb-dac emotiva-xda-1 hot-audio-dac-destroyer dedicated-source-components cd-sacd-players asus-xonar-essence-st-headphone-7-1-channel-audio-card-for-audiophiles dacs hrt-music-streamer-pro-high-resolution-usb-d-a-converter asus-xonar-dx-7-1-channels-pci-express-interface-sound-card asus-xonar-d1-sound-card-black
    • Replies: 27
    • Forum: Dedicated Source Components
  14. big45-70

    Best USB DAC under $100?

    I've been looking at the Fiio E10 AND Hifimediy Sabre so far. It will be only used with my laptop. Am I missing any other hidden gems?
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    • hot-audio-dac-destroyer behringer-uca202-usb-audio-interface audioquest-dragonfly-asynchronous-usb-dac audiophile-products-fireye-ii-usb-dac-headphones-amplifier hifimediy-sabre-usb-dac fiio-e10 fiio-andes-e07k-portable-usb-dac-and-headphone-amplifier-96khz-24-bit
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations
  15. ipumuk

    Soundcard without background noise - (Does a higher signal to noise ratio reduce computer noise?)

    Hi, I need a new soundcard with no background nois. I bought new monitoring speakers M-Audio BX5 D2 and my current DACs deliver too much noise.   I currently have:   - Asrock Z77 Pro 3 (Realtek ALC892 Audio Codec) onboard sound - Hotaudio DAC Destroyer   The onboard soundcard delivers...
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    • hot-audio-dac-destroyer m-audio-bx5-d2 asus-xonar-dgx
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Computer Audio
  16. Jcolon

    Upgrading from ath-m50! Need advice/help

    Hello there! I am looking for a new upgrade for my ath-m50's. I was looking for something that is an all-round good set of can's. I am more into dubstep or more like liquid dubstep, electro, house, trance type of music. But they have to work with all other types since I like to switch up...
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    • jds-labs-cmoybb hot-audio-dac-destroyer beyerdynamic-dt-880-pro-250-ohm-semi-open-reference-headphone fiio-e17 denon-ahd2000-high-performance-over-ear-headphones
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
  17. Hot Audio Dac Destroyer

    Hot Audio Dac Destroyer

    I've brought back the original "DAC DESTROYER" with a brand new look. The DAC DESTROYER is an upgrade to the previous version of it called the HOTUSB1 USB DAC. Even though this is a starter DAC it is STILL a SERIOUS DAC. You must get this DAC. It comes with a FREE USB CABLE INCLUDED! The...
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    • Reviews: 1
    • Category: DACs
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