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  1. ematthews

    I guess I need help with my Beyer T1's

    I guess I am going to need a better source amp for my Beyerdynamic T1's.. Gear   Emotiva XPA-2 Emotiva UPA Emotiva ERC-2 Emotiva XDA-1   Marantz PM8004   I USE THIS MOST connect right to the headphone out. I have found it sounds better than my two headphone amps below.  ...
  2. mordicai

    Problems with Emotiva and Jriver

    Can't get myEmotiva  Dac1 to play high res files with Jriver. Everything keeps getting converted to 48K. Using USB on a macbook pro. Have gone into DSP Studio and set it up for " no change" but it keeps converting to 48K. Any help would be greatly appreciated!..........Max
  3. Gary in MD

    December 2013 Mid-Level DAC Comparison

    Folks:   I intend to do a comparison of mid-level (~$500-2500) DACs in December 2013.  I will test multiple DACs and keep the one I like the best.  Period.  Everything else gets sent away.  If I end up liking my current $200 Emotiva XDA-1 best, that's the one I'll keep and everything new gets...
    • Gary in MD
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    • Replies: 1,330
    • Forum: Dedicated Source Components
  4. mrteal

    Upgrade Path Advice

    Hello all! Hope I'm asking this in the correct place....   I listen to home 2-channel stereo with headphones about 80% of the time......current system: SB Touch, Nuforce HDP, Onkyo 8511 receiver(9 yo), and a 19 yo Yamaha CD player, Carnival 2 speakers(when used)....and Senn 595 and  a future...
  5. Bubo

    Emotiva XDA-1 DAC

         
  6. x2turbo

    Help me spend ~$2500 on a new Headphone rig.

    Hi everyone   I'm new to the forum and looking for some advice on putting together a headphone rig. I've put together $2500 so far between selling off some vintage gear on CL and a couple of winning trips to the local casino over the holidays. Still have a few things for sale so that number...
  7. jshnks

    Speaker Setup

       So i have a room downstairs that is just being used for a storage/guest bedroom, and i would like to turn that into an office/study.  Right now i dont have a huge budget but i would love to get some 'bang for your buck' equipment and speakers, and maybe build upon that later.  ...
  8. xaznxeclipsex

    Trying to pull together a nice 2 channel computer setup for under $600, please assist in my decision.

    Hey guys,  I am new here but not new to audio, however I am by no means an audiophile. I want to upgrade my current of Insignia 6.5" bookshelf NS-B2111 with a Old Denon receiver. My Source is a Macbook pro. I probably cant audition the equipment before I buy so I would be basing my decision from...
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    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Computer Audio
  9. sburgoon

    Bare Bones Dac Suggestions

    Hi guys, I know there are a ton of threads like this, but none of them seemed to quite address this particular use-case, so if I just missed one, I apologize. I'm looking for a super simple dac recommendation. I don't mean simple as in crappy, but simple as in, I don't need or want USB or...
    • sburgoon
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    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Dedicated Source Components
  10. Kurotetsu

    Passive Volume Control w/ USB DAC

    I'm moving from a sound card to a dedicated USB DAC. The DAC has no volume control and I'm using a pair of M-Audio BX5a Deluxe monitors. Controlling volume from Windows is a pain and adjusting the volume at the back of each is worse. I was considering a USB knob like the PowerMate one when I...
    • Kurotetsu
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    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Computer Audio
  11. bobby92

    Looking for some advice about my current audio setup

    Hey there everyone,   I've been browsing these forums for quite some time now, I'm considering buying some new audio equipment. I've got a pair of M-Audio BX5a deluxe monitors, Grado SR-60i's, and a Yamaha MW10 mixing board. My main question is whether if it would be a good idea to...
    • bobby92
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    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Computer Audio
  12. hipster2010

    Best DAC (or amp/DAC) under $150

    Hey everyone,   So I recently got a Denon D5000 and I'm looking to upgrade my DAC from the FiiO E7 that I currently have. I am trying to decide if it is worth upgrading to something else that is up to $150. Ideally it will be closer to $120, but I can stretch up to $150 if necessary. I don't...
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    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: Dedicated Source Components
  13. mtkversion

    Emotiva XDA-1 24/192 Balanced DAC/Digital Preamp for $250 (clearance)

    Anyone have experience with this?   The Emotiva airmotiv4 speakers recently reviewed were ran off this and a Macbook at RMAF and although you should never judge the sound quality through a Youtube video, the ability for those small speakers to fill that medium sized room with that clear...
    • mtkversion
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    • Replies: 29
    • Forum: Dedicated Source Components
  14. peck1234

    Maverick Audio TubeMagic D2 DAC?????

    Any info of this dac and how it sounds?  Ive been browsing the forums and cant find much on it? 
  15. peck1234

    CD Player VS Soundcard DAC

      Currently looking to invest in either CD Player or a Soundcard to push over some AUX cables to my AMP.    My absolute main concern is for quality of audio. I would love to use my computer and iTunes (all Apple Lossless) for ease of use with a soundcard. But in my experience CD players...
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    • Replies: 27
    • Forum: Dedicated Source Components
  16. jlamarca

    Emotiva XDA-1?

    Im relatively new to this and am in the process of building my system. I use an older Pioneer DV-F07 300 cd changer as my main source and a computer as my secondary source. Right now I run everything through my Pioneer vsx 1020 receivers DAC. I want to invest in a separate and better DAC. I read...
    • jlamarca
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    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
  17. theoctavist

    Got a new dac..Emotiva Stealh DC-1, and it is flawless reference quality.

    A piece of gear is off for repair, necessitated the purchase of a DAC. Didnt want to spend a lot, but I am so happy that I got this. Currently using it with SBT EDO @ 24/48 (USB). Rock solid, the remote (machined from aluminum) is really sturdy...the whole thing..remote and all.... feels REALLY...
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    • Replies: 27
    • Forum: Dedicated Source Components
  18. Emotiva XDA-1

    Emotiva XDA-1

    ntil now, a differential, balanced-output Digital to Analog Converter (DAC) was a big financial commitment. Not anymore. Our XDA-1 is a stunning achievement in sonic performance, at a price almost anyone can afford. The XDA-1 uses the acclaimed Analog Devices AD1955 D/A converter, operating in...
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