[atl5]

Trying to simplify my setup now.  Want a portable Amp/Dac for traveling with my laptop and then when I am at home, just output it to a desktop amp via RCA for bigger headphones.  Only two I know is the U-Dac2 and Ibasso D7.  D7 has a quality DAC chip, but I heard it is flaky with driver issue and U-Dac2, I had it before and the DAC is only decent.  Any other recommendation?

 

[Lex2]

The D7 isn't too bad, and I've never had any issues with mine. If you're not too anal about it why not get a good line-out to RCA cable from say, ALO, which will be more versatile with different amp/DAC combos.

 

[Rope]

Practical Devices XM6
http://www.practicaldevices.com/#xm6

 

[sashaw]

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Practical Devices XM6
http://www.practicaldevices.com/#xm6

 
Well, I think he wants one with RCA output. I think D7 is the way to go.

 

[atl5]

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The D7 isn't too bad, and I've never had any issues with mine. If you're not too anal about it why not get a good line-out to RCA cable from say, ALO, which will be more versatile with different amp/DAC combos.

I have thought about that as well.  Will the sound be as good through output to the amp.  With 3.5mm, I guess there is more room to make the jack faulty.

 

[tzjin]

A good 3.5mm to RCA shouldn't really have issues in terms of failure at the mini plug, as long as it is strain relieved.