Hello everyone, I tried asking in the introduction/help section, but I had no replies. For weeks, I was having a problem where my speakers sound did not sound balanced, with sound generally pulling to the left. I bought a Behringer UCA202 originally to hook up a sampler to make music with...

Hey there, I'm beginning to learn about computer audio outside the amplified speakers most people use, and I've already made the purchase and have been using the following:   Cambridge S30-N speakers AT ATH-AD700 headphones AudioSource AMP-100 Amplifier Behringer UCA202 DAC   I've...

hey, I recently went through the trouble to look up the DAC chips & prices of quite a few sub-$200 DACs. Fricking manufacturers often do not disclose their DAC chip on their product specs. (kinda shady imo lol) Not sure if this list would be helpful to anyone, but I figured I'd post it. Please...

Behringer UCA202 device -- USB<->RCA -- vs. stock laptop 3.5 mm input and output?   I know nothing.   Purposes:  - digitize vinyl/analog,  - use computer as recording mixer,  - use computer as receiver (input selector for amplifier)   Regards,   audio weevil

I am not trying to start any arguments but if say a 24bit 96Khz DAC is converting digital data to analogue voltage how can DAC, with same bit rate and frequency, be any better than any another?   What I mean is that with a resolution of 24 bits and freq of 96Khz this equates to 16777216...

I am looking for something ONLY for music playback. And I came across this as something good.   Behringer UCA202 Audio Interface http://www.amazon.com/Behringer-UCA202-Audio-Interface/dp/B000KW2YEI/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top   1) Is this a USB DAC? 2) I'm not really sure the difference...

For anyone interested in a reasonably priced USB DAC, check out my blog review of the popular bargain priced UCA202 from Behringer. I performed lots of measurements right down to the channel balance tracking at different volume settings (a big weakness of some cheap or poorly designed DACs and...

I recently purchased a Behringer UCA202 unit for line out from my laptop (win7 x64) to my amp. The first few days it was working OK. Foobar was outputting through KS and all seemed well. When changing and pausing songs there was a delay, but it was easily controlled by the buffer.   Then I...

Has anyone compared the two ? I alreay ordered the UCA202 as its cheap enough to experiment with, wondering if the V-DAC / V-DAC II would be a significant improvement.

Hello. I'm looking for a good cheap DAC for my friend as a gift and I stumbled upon the UCA202. It's $29 and I heard it's pretty good as a DAC and it has a 50 ohm output impedance. However, the Creative Aurvana Live! headphones that I've already bought are known to have a 32 ohm impedance so...

Hi everyone,   I broke a stereo plug into my audio jack a few months ago, so I ended up buying an external USB sound card recently (Behringer UCA202). I'm having an issue where, when I am playing sounds or music, I get occasional crackling and popping noises. This never happened before. I...

Hey guys. Just signed up because it seems you lot know your stuff with computer audio.   I have a desktop PC i have added some Rokit5's too. I am getting some really strange issues. I first tried to run then from a phono to RCA cable. They worked great on my iphone but the PC had horrible...

I'm looking for a suitable headphone amp under $100 for my laptop to use with my Audio Technica ATH-M50's and my Sony MDR-1R's. I mostly listen to chill electronic and dubstep. Preferably portable, but I don't want a large amp.   I've already looked at the Fiio lineup, but none really suit...

So this January I bought myself a pair of ATH-M50's and have been thoroughly impressed with them. However, I am looking to upgrade my kit, and am wondering whether I should buy an amp or a DAC?   Or if its feasible, both. I've been looking at the O2 for an amp, or the Fiio E17 an an amp/DAC...

My soundcard on my desktop is shot and the one I bought to replace it isn't cooperating.  It's a pci-e sound card and I ran into an install error that hundreds of others had hit aswell and there's been no fix listed.  Now I want a USB DAC (I'm currently using a $3 USB soundcard that occasionally...

I want to get a cheap DAC to connect between an iMac and powered external speakers. I wouldn't mind a DAC/amp combo but it would need to have a pass through feature. But ideally I just want a cheap USB DAC that is powered out of the computer with a mini out. I don't need something amazing, just...

Hi,   I have an iMac along with M-Audio BX5a active speakers. I also have a PS3 and a 46" Sony Bravia LCD.     Here's what I'm trying to do:   First, I'd like to improve the quality of listening to music via iTunes to my active speakers. So I'm guessing I need a DAC.   Also...

I never really figured different amps/dac's would make much of a significant difference to the clarity of the sound but i had an experience that changed my mind recently. Recently my computers on board soundcard crapped out on me, so i decided to replace it with a usb interface from behringer...

Hi, Need a recommendation on a USB soundcard for gaming and music (all kinds - classical - pop - rock - jazz) so i can use it on my home and work computer (no problem with drivers - can install anywhere) I'm not a super audiophile but I do care about quality and noise (background of...

I am looking for an inexpensive sound card to amp headphones around 80 ohms.  Dolby Headphone would be a plus (for headphone surround), but I don't necessarily need Dolby Live functionality as I am not planning to hook up to surround receiver to need encoding for optical out.  Just looking to...

Hello Head-Fi, I am a teenager and have slowly been gaining interest in higher end audio and have a current set up of Sony MDR-V700 and M-Audio AV40 monitor speakers coupled with a Behringer U-CONTROL UCA202 that was recommended along side them. I mainly listen to instrumentals, indie rock, and...

I've been looking at the Fiio E10 AND Hifimediy Sabre so far. It will be only used with my laptop. Am I missing any other hidden gems?

If i were to plug in some headphones into my potato laptop with nothing playing, there is an very audible hiss background sound almost as loud as if someone is taking a shower in the room across to you.   Will the fiio e10/UCA202/sabre usb dac or any of...

So right now I have a set of M-Audio AV 40s. I've had them for a year or two now and have really loved their sound. I'm looking for a new setup with better bass response, but would still like to have a fairly neutral sound. I'm looking to spend approx. 250USD on this setup. I don't really have a...

Hey guys =X fairly new to the forum (not really.. i creep around without posting a lot ahahah) but im lookin to get a nice set of speakers for my computer. Currently im using Altec Lansing GT5051's that give a simulated 5.1. Don't care much about that anymore except i forget about it, and when...