randomZash
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Hi guys, I really don't know much about amps and I need some help.
I'm looking for a DAC/amp or a DAC and an amp. The DAC will be used primarily at home and I don't want to be switching out batteries so something that runs off usb power or AC would be nice. The amp can be portable or desktop.
It will be used mostly with my HD598 and Fostex T50rp, although I have a bunch of iems as well.
Currently I only have a Fiio e6 which actually made some iems worse (the warmer and darker ones, Xears TDIII, Brainwavz M2) it worked great for Xears TD II and my Brainwavz B2, and kills the soundstage of the T50rp. I want something that won't kill the soundstage.
I want something cheap as in less than $120ish total. I've been looking at pmillett's starving student and also looked at the O2, which doesn't have an AC option yet and I have no idea about DACs. Basically I want an alternative to E10 with DIY fun and hopefully better sound.
Please recommend me amps/dacs and maybe its tone/SS. Thanks guys!
I'm looking for a DAC/amp or a DAC and an amp. The DAC will be used primarily at home and I don't want to be switching out batteries so something that runs off usb power or AC would be nice. The amp can be portable or desktop.
It will be used mostly with my HD598 and Fostex T50rp, although I have a bunch of iems as well.
Currently I only have a Fiio e6 which actually made some iems worse (the warmer and darker ones, Xears TDIII, Brainwavz M2) it worked great for Xears TD II and my Brainwavz B2, and kills the soundstage of the T50rp. I want something that won't kill the soundstage.
I want something cheap as in less than $120ish total. I've been looking at pmillett's starving student and also looked at the O2, which doesn't have an AC option yet and I have no idea about DACs. Basically I want an alternative to E10 with DIY fun and hopefully better sound.
Please recommend me amps/dacs and maybe its tone/SS. Thanks guys!