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Need Amp Sennheiser HD 650
I just got a pair of HD650's for Christmas and love them when I am listening through our system, however much less impressed when listening through an iPod or my laptop. I am looking for a good portable amp on them, for under 150 (I would hope anyway) Thanks!- aidenator
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- jds-labs-odac jds-labs-assembled-objective2-headphone-amplifier fiio-e09k sennheiser-hd-650-headphones
- Replies: 14
- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
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How do I know if it's "distortion" from my headphones or just the recording/source?
So I just picked up a Sennheiser HD-650, and coming from a pair of cheap $10 Sony headphones, I'm, of course, picking up greater clarity and detail in the treble areas of songs and recordings, particularly from percussion instruments. But in some songs/recordings, there is, what it seems...- fuzzybaffy
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- jds-labs-odac matrix-m-stage sennheiser-hd-650-headphones
- Replies: 16
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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DAC for laptop audio and Matrix M-Stage amp
I am looking for a relativley affordable DAC (probably USB) for using my laptop as the source. I will be purchasing the M-Stage amp from Matrix and therefore won't need a DAC/amp combo. Portability isn't a huge issue either but I'm not opposed to something portable if it fits the bill and price...- VacantPlains
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- hrt-music-streamer-ii-high-resolution-usb-d-a-converter jds-labs-odac stoner-acoustics-ud100 matrix-m-stage-dac matrix-m-stage fiio-e10
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Computer Audio
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How to improve my setup
I know very little about audio equipment so help me out. I currently listen to Koss Pro DJ 100s with a Fiio E5 amp, and a Mac or an Ipod Touch as my source. It sound's fine, but I wouldn't mind a nicer setup. I have about a $300 budget. Would it be a better investment to improve my headphones...- jobryan
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- fiio-e11 jds-labs-odac jds-labs-assembled-objective2-headphone-amplifier sony-mdr-xb700-50mm-xb-diaphragm-driver-extra-bass-headphones sennheiser-hd-598 fiio-e10 fiio-e17
- Replies: 17
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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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
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Computer Audio
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Whats a good amp/ usb DAC for DT990 pro 60ohms?
Hi guys, this is my first post here although I have been a reader for many years. Anyways, I'm looking for an usb DAC and amp combo that will be a good match with DT990 250ohm pros. I'm currently using a Fiios E10, but it barely has enough power to drive these cans. It could be a single unit...- nickwin
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- beyerdynamic-dt990-250-ohm hrt-music-streamer-ii-high-resolution-usb-d-a-converter schiit-asgard-headphone-amplifier beyerdynamic-dt-990-pro-headphones beyerdynamic-dt-990-600-ohm jds-labs-odac jds-labs-assembled-objective2-headphone-amplifier shanling-ph100 dacs matrix-mini-i-dac fiio-e10
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Computer Audio
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Serious popping, clicking with USB DAC
I am using an ODAC which is hooked up to my computer directly through USB. The ODAC is connected to a Matrix M-Stage with RCA which connects to my headphones. I am using Foobar with WASAPI Event as well. I get random popping sounds when listening to music and i don't know what to do. It seems to...- beaver316
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- jds-labs-odac dacs
- Replies: 74
- Forum: Computer Audio
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AKG K701, bulb or solid state, built or buy?
Sorry if this is a beater of a question but I'm lost here. I've searched on previous forums and see a lot of choice out there. I have an iMac digital out to a Sony STR-DE475 receiver/amp. My audio tweaking on it is very limited on it and I'm thinking about putting an Onkyo EQ-140...- 33Nick
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- jds-labs-odac jds-labs-assembled-objective2-headphone-amplifier akg-k701-studio-headphones hifimediy-sabre-usb-dac
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Amp/DAC recommendation for T50rp, HD650, DT880, ...
Hey guys. My post in the recommendation thread seems not to get the attention I want to give it another try here. Currently I enjoy my new modded T50rp for portable use, but I'm going to buy a HD600/HD650 or DT880 600ohm pretty soon. Also own a Shure SE530 and Sony MDR 1000ex. At the moment I do...- HumanSaurusRex
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- jds-labs-odac meier-audio-pcstep jds-labs-assembled-objective2-headphone-amplifier fiio-e09k teac-udh01-b-d-a-converter-with-usb-audio-interface fiio-e17 audio-gd-nfb-11-32
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Need to choose best amp+DAC for HD 650 under budget
Hey folks, I'm still new to this audiophile atmosphere, so I don't know much about headphone specs, but I need a recommendation for what sort of optimal accessories I can get for roughly >$300. Any suggestions? I've looked at the "Crack" OTL headphone amp and a couple others, but I am not sure...- cdahdude
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- jds-labs-odac jds-labs-assembled-objective2-headphone-amplifier sennheiser-hd-650-headphones
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
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Mid - High End DAC/AMP Combos (Please Rate)
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...- theque
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- headamp-pico-usb-dac-amp jds-labs-odac apex-high-fi-audio-glacier-portable-amp-dac alo-audio-the-pan-am centrance-dacport-usb-headphone-amp emmeline-rsa-predator matrix-cube venturecraft-go-dap-x fostex-hp-p1 leckerton-audio-uha-6s-mkii centrance-dacport-lx-ultra-low-noise-portable-usb-dac jds-labs-assembled-objective2-headphone-amplifier portable-amps amp-dacs ibasso-d12
- Replies: 60
- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
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"Best" portable DAC-only for under USD 300?
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...- Angular Mo
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- jds-labs-odac portable-amps audioquest-dragonfly-asynchronous-usb-dac ibasso-dx100-reference-dap hrt-istreamer leckerton-audio-uha-6s-mkii centrance-dacport-lx-ultra-low-noise-portable-usb-dac
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
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Assistance with Amp/Dac Related Questions HD650
Hi There! I am the recently proud owner of a pair of HD650's. I have an Asus Xonar STX Sound Card and I am enjoying the combination. I am questioning whether I can do better with an External Dac/Amp. I don't require portability, I am looking for a reasonable improvement in...- networkn
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- little-dot-mk-iii jds-labs-odac jds-labs-assembled-objective2-headphone-amplifier bottlehead-crack-otl apex-hi-fi-butte sennheiser-hd-650-headphones schiit-audio-bifrost-dac
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Got questions about Westone 3 and 4R to get the most sound out of it!
Hello, Got a couple of questions i had a Westone 3 for couple of years. When i connected the Westone 3 to my phone the sound was better then all the earphones i ever had. But when i used 6.35mm Plug to 3.5mm Jack Adaptor en connected it to my receiver the sound was beyond amazing. So much...- Wesley1985
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- fiio-e11 hisoundaudio-rocoo-ba jds-labs-odac jds-labs-assembled-objective2-headphone-amplifier westone-3-true-fit-earphones portable-amps westone-4r-with-removable-cables leckerton-audio-uha-6s-mkii fiio-e10 hisoundaudio-studio-v fiio-e17
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- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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Modi Vs Dacmagic XS Vs ODAC
i decided to grab a cheapo dac, i thought there would be a clear winner but there is a lot more on offer than id imagined, so in the running is: Schiit Modi: Gets great reviews and is async, and not that it should matter with audio gear but its by far the best looking, the downside to...- emba4
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- jds-labs-odac schiit-modi
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- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Need Reccomendations. $1000 for a small room setup.
Hey guys, I have around $1000 to get a new audio setup. I live in an apartment and need something for my room. I am brand new to the topic and am told I need a turntable, preamp, sub, and speakers. I also understand you need a cartridge but the table I am looking at comes with a Ortofon 2M...- getgraves
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- jds-labs-odac pro-ject-debut-carbon
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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ODAC or Dacport LX
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 :)- Poetic
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- jds-labs-odac centrance-dacport-lx-ultra-low-noise-portable-usb-dac
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- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Amp or DAC?
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...- Sraigux
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- fiio-e5-headphone-amplifier jds-labs-odac jds-labs-assembled-objective2-headphone-amplifier behringer-uca202-usb-audio-interface audio-technica-ath-m50-studio-monitor-headphones leckerton-audio-uha-6s-mkii fiio-e17 centrance-dacport-lx-ultra-low-noise-portable-usb-dac
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- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
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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
- Replies: 20
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Desktop AMP for under $350
Hello I currently have a JDS Labs C421 (OPPA227) and an ODAC. I think it's time for an upgrade from a portable amp to a more powerful desktop amp and perhaps a new DAC as well. I enjoy this setup, but can only imagine how much better my setup would sound with a powerful desktop amp. My current...- ddcpitt
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- schiit-asgard-headphone-amplifier jds-labs-odac mrspeakers-mad-dog-t50rp-mod sennheiser-hd-600 audio-technica-ath-ad900 ultrasone-pro-900 hifiman-he-400 jds-labs-assembled-objective2-headphone-amplifier jds-labs-c421-headphone-amplifier ultrasone-hfi-780 brainwavz-hm5-studio-monitor-headphones denon-ah-d5000-reference-headphones matrix-m-stage hrt-music-streamer-ii-plus-high-resolution-usb-d-a-converter behringer-uca222-u-control-ultra-low-latency-2-in-2-out-usb-audio-interface-with-digital-output-and-massive-software-bundle
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Amp Recomendation?
Hey guys, im looking for a new desktop amp. Not looking for anything gigantic or immensely expensive. Im currently using my Denon D5000s, and am looking for something to replace my E7/E10 combo. Sound wise im looking for something fun and engaging, good amounts of bass, but still clean and...- Deathdeisel
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- schiit-lyr schiit-asgard-headphone-amplifier jds-labs-odac jds-labs-assembled-objective2-headphone-amplifier
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Can I use ODAC+O2 combo"s amp function ONLY (not its DA function) ?
Hi, I'm considering to buy an ODAC+O2 combo. I'll use it to play the song from computer, and also I'll use it to amp my SONY D50 to sing my headphone. My question is : Can I use its amp function ONLY (not its DA) ? That is: SONY D50 player --- ODAC+O2 combo ---- headphone. Can I ...- gotomsdos
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- jds-labs-odac jds-labs-assembled-objective2-headphone-amplifier jds-labs-o2-odac
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Objective Headphones for the O2 and ODAC?
Hello all, I am looking in to getting a completely "transparent" setup (yes, in addition to a "musical setup) and seem to have settled on the ODAC and O2 for my source and amp respectively. My budget is roughly $400 USD for a very...well...transparent headphone. Does such a headphone truly...- FatmanSize48
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- jds-labs-odac jds-labs-assembled-objective2-headphone-amplifier fostex-t50rp-closed-ear-stereo-headphones sennheiser-hd-650-headphones
- Replies: 13
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Welcoming myself to this awesome community :)
Hi guys, Been browsing head-fi for quite sometime but wanted to get more involved in this community! To kick things off, I just have one quick question - what do you guys think about the Fiio E7 with the HD 650's. Is the Fiio E7 enough to drive them? PS, Happy Diwali!- sugi123
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- schiit-lyr jds-labs-odac fiio-e09k fiio-e7-usb-dac-and-portable-headphone-amplifier sennheiser-hd-650-headphones fiio-e17 schiit-audio-bifrost-dac
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Hifiman HE500 vs LFF Paradox's, best price to preformance?
I'll be using them indoors, I love a neutral signature, but what I'm really looking for is which of the two has better overall texture, speed and detail, and saving a couple hundred would be great, I already own a modded t50rp, but I want to move on, is the he500 really worth the 2 hundred...- headphonatic
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- jds-labs-odac jds-labs-assembled-objective2-headphone-amplifier fostex-t50rp-closed-ear-stereo-headphones hifiman-he-500
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)