What DAC would you recommend fot driving monitor speakers? I'm using KRK Rokit 8's. Not sure if I need balanced outputs on the sound card or not, though I would prefer 6.3 TRS or XLR since I already own these cables.   200-300USD with shipping is my budget for the project, second hand is also...

Hello everyone. A few days ago I bought a new computer. To this new computer I plugged in an Asus Xonar D2 by PCI from my old computer. To this card I have connected the amplifier LD MKIII to which I have connected a Sennheiser HD 595. It turns out that something strange happens now that did not...

So I plan on getting some Alpha Dog headphones, and pretty much everyone has universally said I am going to want an Amp. I have an ASUS STX sound card, with a headphone amp built in. It outputs 1.2W @ 32 ohms   it has also been recommended I try them on the sound card first, and then test out...

Hello, I've being lurking this forum for quite some time now, love the community and the awesome reviews you guys post on all kind of audio equipement. With that quick introduction said, I'm in need of a help. With a lot of reading around the forum I got myself a dedicated sound card the Asus...

Hi all. I have an ASUS Xonar D2 as DAC connected to a Little Dot Mk III with stock tubes. I want you advise me to buy a better tubes for the amp. I have a Sennheiser HD 595 headphones too and I am thinking to buy a Sennheiser HD 650 but I don't know if the amp will can drive them. 50 ohm of HD...

Hey every one. Before I say anything I'll sat that I'm pretty new here and have only been lurking for a few days.   Anywho. I'm getting a new pair of headphones, an upgrade from Sony Wireless Stereo Headset. From what I've read, a good way to go is through Dolby Headphone. So I read Mad Lust...

Hello Everyone, I've been lurking for a while and finally took the plunge and created an account.   I bought my first decent pair of headphones, as stated the HD 598s, and use them for both gaming and music.  I'm thinking about adding an amp, just to see how much better they would sound -...

Hi everyone,   I'm in need of a PCI soundcard to use with Sony MDR-ZX700 headphones. Currently I've got three variants: ASUS Xonar Essence ST, Xonar D2/PM or Xonar D1. I guess it is pretty clear how they compare to each other, and I can afford the ST, but I'm afraid it (or the D2) might be...

I dont have much experience with over ear headphones except for auditioning various models in shops but I have a lot of long term experience with hifi in general and also with IEM type headphones.    My setup is : Asus Xonar D2 > Cambridge Audio Dacmagic > Nad 316BEE and I am using the NAD...

Essentially on a whim I just got some HD650's, and they sound fantastic. The only problem is that I wasn't planning on getting any high end headphones and don't have the gear in place to make them sing. As compared to the high end setup that I auditioned them on, they sound very veiled and the...

  Hi all new to the forum so I hope this is in the correct place, if not I am very sorry about the mistake.   If it is possible I was hoping to get your advice and maybe some solid answers and a few questions that I have. I am looking at getting some new headphones for gaming and music in...

I am looking for an amp to use for my headphones, I will be using them on my pc or an ipod nano/touch. I know absoloutely nothing about amps and would like a portable one seeing as I'll be using it for my ipod as well.   So what sort of amps shall I look at? Ideally a cheaper one, or just a...

hi. could someone recommend me a decent pair of headphones to pair with a xonar dx soundcard for less than £100 with a significant upgrade from a koss portapro. i would like to listen to some flac files through headphones as they are muddy coming out of my x-540 speakers.

So basically the DAC element of the soundcard is top notch especially for the price - I've got that already, but what about the amp ? I gather so far that the amp that comes with the Essence is fairly basic ? That being said, to purchase an equivalent performing standalone DAC (spec wise) would...

Hi, I am just recently bought a new pair of Denon D2000 headphones and so far I am loving them. At the moment I am playing them through my Marantz SR4200 receivers headphone out socket. The receiver is connected to my PCs Asus Xonar D2 soundcard with a s/pdif coaxial cable. The D2000s sound...

I just got my new k702s, and I hear that despite their 62 ohm rating, they are very difficult to drive. Edit: Well, this thread is now for recommending me some amps.  I'll probably need a DAC too.

For now, I'm pretty satisfied with my basic rig, but want to keep an eye out for next possible upgrades.   So headphones...I have the M50 and AD700, both of which are easy to drive ampless.  But I've never heard them with an amp before so I have no idea of the potential.  I plan on getting...

I had the Asus Xonar DX but I sold it cause i needed the money.   I used to own a Denon D2000 but sold it and got back my old Senn HD555 from the same guy.   But now I am using the HD555 with onboard and you can really hear the nastyness in onboard audio.   So therefore I need to buy...

Hello everyone!   I just typed this whole thing up and pressed back, so now im pretty sad haha.  ANYWAYS ONE MORE TIME.  I'm new here and I'm looking to get into the audiophile stuff.   The current speakers I use are promedia 2.1s that I got about 4 years ago, still run great.  For...

1) Supposing I use only 320kbps (& no FLAC) + Fischer Audio DBA2 + E5 will i get a significant SQ/soundstage/bass boost or just a slight improvement using S:Flo2 over Fuze? because i am getting Fuze at half the price of S:Flo2. I dont need videos, etc.   2) Suppose i buy AudioEngine A5...

Hey guys, We released some exclusive information on the Xonar Xense the I figured some of you might be interested in.  We included a full look at the card, drivers, Specifications...  The works.  Have a look here-> Xense Preview We had a chance to listen to a engineering sample for the last...

Hey guys, I need to find a replacement for a Audigy2 ZS Platinum Pro, I was planning on getting a new one to replace my broken one but seems like you can't find any new ones for a reasonable price ~$200, and was wondering if you guys could suggest a replacement, only requirement is that is be...

Last updated March 18, 2010 Latest drivers: 5.12.8.1773 released 2009/11/06 New drivers coming! On 2010/02/11: Quote: Originally Posted by ROBSCIX Hey guys, I have confirmed with the powers that be at ASUS that they will be releasing a new and improved driver set the the public...

So I got a new computer. I use Sennheiser 595s, and my old computer had an Audigy 2 which of course doesn't fit in my PCI-Express only slots... The Realtek onboard audio on the new one, as many probably know, sucks. At first I thought it was just quiet, but after trying a sound booster I find...