The DacMagic Plus is not yet released.     I have the feeling that a DIY project can be cheaper (or better quality for the same price). Do you have any recommendation for a DIY DAC?   Thanks

Quote:   I want a DAC without a signature. I want it to convert a digital signal to an analog one without adding any effect.

It's said to be 750$.   Any other suggestion?

Hi all,   I currently have: - an E-MU 0404 USB - an AMB M3 heaphone amp - a Sennheiser HD650   For various reasons, I would like to get a new DAC to replace the E-MU. The only constraint is: under 400$ (but I'd like it to be under 200$). It can be DIY and I don't care about...

Thanks for the info.   Indeed, I have an optical connection. I didn't know it was combined with the jack.

That would be OK because I only use it as a DAC, but I don't have an optical connection. There are no "generic" drivers for this kind of devices?

Hi all,   E-MU will not release drivers for Lion. Are there any unofficial drivers on another way to get it to work on Lion?   Thanks, mgmz

Hello,   I uninstalled Google Voice and Chat Plugin (you have to use the terminal), and now I can log into Gmail without any problem. The problem was not solved just by suppressing outbound call, but your suggestion led me to the right solution. Thanks everyone, and don't hesitate to share...

Hello   Thanks so much for the quick answer! However, I tried what you told me, and the issue still persists when I log into Gmail (actually, I don't blame my 0404 for not playing sound effects, but I suppose you had other reasons to make me try this). To be more precise, the EMU is not...

Hello!   I'm on Snow Leopard (mac), and I have an issue with the EMU 0404: as soon as I log to Gmail (with diverse browsers), the sound output switches to internal speakers instead of the EMU 0404. I have to restard to be able to switch the sound output back to the EMU 0404. I have tried...

One month later, I still have the HD650 and I sent back my AKG701 Comfort : I am much more comfortable with the HD650. You won't forget that you have a headphone with the AKG701. The leather is quite annoying. Design : The AKG701 may seem more fashionable through pictures. It looks rather...

Hey everyone. thank you for your answers... I finally decided... to buy both the K701 and the HD650, paired with the E MU 0404. I will post my impression later, and I will choose between these headphones by re sending one. Best,

I did some research on E MU 0404 and diverse amps. I start to think that expensive amps may be overrated.. So, to sum up, I currently hesitate between HD650 with E MU 0404 K701 with E MU 0404 It's quite a common hesitation. On the one hand, my preference for accuracy drives me towards...

Thank you for your answers. I meant 500 £/EUR, rather than 500$, you're right. TSterwart442, do you think the K701 paired with the EMU 0404 with will be good without an extra AMP?

I have a laptop and I am planning to buy an headphone, an AMP and a DAC, with 500$ I listen to two kinds of music 1. Bands such as Animal Collective, Portishead, Sufjan Stevens, Max Tundra etc. 2. Modern and contemporary classical music (Wagner, Dutilleux, Messiaen). I am used to...