[Citizen86]

I started reading through the review of the Zero DAC/Amp, and it looks very promising for what I would need when I bought an Amp. Basically my almost exclusive source would be my PC, fed through an Xtremegamer.

Basically, my question is if there are any Dac/Amps out there comparable to the Zero, which means it would need Optical in, clean sound like the Zero, and probably changeable opamps would be a big plus. I've done a quick search, but many of the amps I saw in that price range didn't have optical in, and I don't really want to use my sound card's DAC since it's apparently pretty crappy.

I would do more research, but right now I'm too excited researching headphones that I may want in the future

 

[breakfastchef]

A USB DAC and Amp combo like the iBasso D1 might be worth a look. Ithas analog, coax, optical and USB input. Pretty small, very versatile and has enough juice to run higher impedence headphones. Op amps can be chenged out so you can tailor the sound to your liking.

 

[Citizen86]

I actually saw the iBasso D2 which looked nice, but I don't think it's being sold anymore

It looks like there are a few options. Might even be one or two that are portable. Thanks for the suggestion

 

[Citizen86]

What does that have over the Zero?

 

[smuh]

If your notebook/laptop is your only source you should also consider the Echo Indigo DJ, but that also depends on your phones (high/low Ohm).

 

[Citizen86]

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Originally Posted by smuh /img/forum/go_quote.gif If your notebook/laptop is your only source you should also consider the Echo Indigo DJ, but that also depends on your phones (high/low Ohm).

I haven't heard of that.... but maybe I'll take a look, thanks! Looks pricey though.