I'm on the search for the best 'cheap' DAC ~$600. I've read all the threads. I haven't heard any of the following though. I've gone back and forth in my head with the following:   1. Concero: Always heard great things. Don't need the 'HD'. 2. Herus: Haven't heard much about it as just a DAC...

Hey Guys - first post in this really cool community ! :)   I tried using the search first of all, but really couldnt find anything useful regarding my kinda specific question.   I produce mostly electronic music in my home studio here in berlin. Since my 5" monitors dont really offer a...

Looking for a half size front width DAC preamp with audiophile Tone control and both rca and xlr capabilities. Problem is I never found one. May I ask some recommandation?

I have a quick question. I have the following components:   Sources 1. A 5 disc cd changer 2. Sony home component minidisc player 3. A DAC 3. Music hall mmf 2.2 connected to a phone preamp.   All of the above sources have rca outputs, which I then manually plug into my Schiit...

Does anyone have a recommendation for a nice new laptop that would be perfect for listening to and producing music? Something to plug in a synthesizer, preamps, nice set of headphones, etc?   Hopefully something fairly new / recent. With haswell, long battery life, and LIGHT. In the 12-14" range.