Hi all,   I'm researching options for a new office computer audio setup going for hopefully less than $500.  I use Windows 10 on my office computer.   Looking for a DAC/audio interface that has balanced outputs so it can feed monitors like the JBL LSR305 that only have 1/4" TRS and XLR...

I was recently recommended to check out the Dangerous Music Source DAC in a thread I started regarding my search for great DAC w/ integrated headphone amp for sub-$2000:  ...

Hey all,   I've been doing a ton of research the last few months on DACs in the sub $2000 range and look forward to finally getting one.  As I mentioned in the thread title, requirements for the DAC are sub $2000, good with Macs, integrated headphone amp, and balanced xlr outputs for...

Gungnir Crew,   I'm wondering if you had the option of "upgrading" your Gungnir to another DAC under $2000, would you?   My source is a Macbook Pro and I've got balanced Dynaudio DBM-50 monitors that I'm looking to pair with a DAC.   I've been reading a ton on DAC options in this...

Hi Dynaudio enthusiasts,   I ordered the DBM50's on Black Friday for $420/each (they're still at that price on Amazon) and just received them today:   http://www.amazon.com/Dynaudio-DBM50/dp/B008COELY2/ref=sr_1_1?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1345100118&sr=1-1&keywords=DBM50  ...

Just bought a pair of Dynaudio DBM50s for $420/each on Amazon:   http://www.amazon.com/Dynaudio-DBM50/dp/B008COELY2/ref=sr_1_1?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1345100118&sr=1-1&keywords=DBM50

Think I might just pull the trigger on the Audiolab M-DAC.  Looks like a winner......   Unless, someone has a better option sub-$1000 that drives headphones and monitors well?   Thanks.

looking to get xlr interconnectors to connect an audiolab m-dac to dynaudio dbm50 monitors.   i would much appreciate recommends in the $100 or below range.  amazon availability would be great too....   thanks!

Can anyone recommend better alternatives to the DacMagic Plus to drive headphones and monitors and be connected to a mac computer?  Something that might be a better value?  I'm willing to spend in the ball park of $500 - $600.   Options I've identified so far are:     Grant Fidelity...

Hi all,   Can anyone recommend good alternatives to the DacMagic Plus to drive headphones and monitors?  Something that might be a better value?  I'm willing to spend $500ish though....   Thanks!

What would you get in the ballpark of $1k?  Looking to upgrade my home computer audio system....   I would want good bass in the monitors.  have my eyes on the DacMagic Plus too.....   thanks!

would really appreciate the board's recommends.   thanks.

any recommends, all?  preferably one available on amazon?   need one for occasional connections to portable audio minus amp....   thanks!

Hey all you Alessandro Grado MS2i owners, can I ask you a few questions?   How do you feel about the Alessandro Grado MS2i aesthetics?  Is the metal too bright/shiny?   Looking for a pair for home use so ultimately i guess it really doesn't matter how flashy they are...   Anybody got...

the NuForce Icon-2 looks like a cool option.  wondering if y'all could recommend other Integrated Desktop Amplifiers?   "Operating from a technology platform that has won Nuforce numerous awards and rave reviews, Nuforce’s Second-Generation Icon is an audiophile-grade Integrated Desktop...

  Hi all,   Thinking about upgrading my desktop audio components here as I'm currently using an Emagic EMI 2|6 audio interface and Bose companion 2 speakers.   I'm tight on space here so there's a premium on size.   Looks like the DacMagic 100 + Swan M200MkIII would run about...

Hi all, Tested out some dt 880s yesterday and really liked em especially vs. the bassy 770s. I'm close to pulling the trigger on the 250 ohm version as my current set-up is an emi 26 interface w/ a mac g4, without an amp (heard the 880s through the apogee duet at the store - pretty sweet)...

hey all, among other things, i def. need to get a new external drive soon. a 1tb drive is what i'm looking for. not sure if this is the right place to start this thread - noticed a lot of well-informed opinions around here though and would like to ask yours' on this subject. i've been...

hi all, i'm using an apple powerbook g4 and looking for an external audio interface w/ a built in headphone amp. i'm running logic w/ a korg 49 midi controller - would like to have an interface to record additional instruments. i've got an emi 26 right now for the interface. will probably...

hi all, do you know of any computer audio/midi interfaces out there that work well for amping headphones? i'm using an apple powerbook g4 and looking for an external audio interface. i run apple logic and would def. want some input options for instruments. ive got an older emagic 26...

*** warning: an otolaryngologist (ear doctor) has contributed his expertise to this subject matter further on in this thread. please read further for his recommendations for safe ear care before deciding on a strategy. ok guys, bear w/ me here. this is an icky subject matter, but i feel...

hey all, wondering if anyone round here owns/owned the beyerdynamic DT 860 Edition 2007 and can comment on their sound/value/build? thanks.

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Hi all, I've found a wealth of knowledge here and some great threads. Cool community here I realize this topic has been discussed previously. I'd like to start a fresh thread though. Anyways, I've been in the market for a new pair of cans for a while now. the Sennheiser 595, 600's...