*I originally posted this in the Computers as source section but thought to myself, it's primarily an amp review/thread, so I decided to post it here. please delete the other as you see fit..." Didn't see many people had this, and it's a shame, because MANY MANY people are missing out. I...

The formatting of this thread is: The impressions of each amp. Then the rankings on a cumulative level, although SQ based, it's not the sole reasoning, as you can find that out from most every review out there. With portables, I believe practicality plays a HUGE HUGE role. After the rankings...

Which has a better USB implementation for computer audio?   ATM I have a W4S Dac-1, and contemplating on selling to get a peachtree   http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?intatran&1320986151&/Peachtree-Audio-Nova-signature   good idea?

I'm interested in a headphone amp with USB DAC for use at work with my Grado SR-225's.  I think I'd enjoy something more with tubes than something portable, but I've read a lot of good things about the iBasso offerings vs some of the more popular desktop budget / entry level amps.  I might get...

Hey Guys,   I'm looking for an amp to get that would suite a decent can like the Beyers, or maybe a K601. Now almost all my music is going to be coming from my desktop, which onboard audio isn't the best so I plan on using my computers optical(Coslink) or coaxial.    Now I'm looking at...

Hi all,   I have a stock ibasso D1 v2 (w/ LT1364 opamps).  I am planning on purchasing a new amp; my budget is <$280.  I have read alot of reviews and have narrowed things down to these options.  I will be using a Macbook pro as a source listening through Beyer 880, 250 ohm headphones.  I am...

I'm currently using my onbaord Realtek ALC889 and I want a nice (internal) upgrade   On one hand, I don't care much about headphones (which is the big selling point of the DG) On the other hand, I don't care about the D1's extra features (7.1, 192KHz, etc.)   So as long as both cards...

some one experience ibasso usb dac & even optical /coaxial in no sound out on headphone & aux out but is work only the front line in.

Hi, I'm about to build a new PC, and can't decide if I should just reuse an old Asus Xonar DG soundcard or should I get a new USB-DAC.   I use my soundcard with headphones (AKG701, Audio Technica M50's, Samson SR850), and most of my listening is to music, but I do occasionally dabble in a...

Hi, I have an Ibasso D1.  It has been my mainstay USB dac for some time and been using it as a pre-amp for my Alesis Monitors.  I have not come across another amp that sounds as clean and warm.   Unfortunately one of the channels has failed on the AUX analogue in.  I think it is the input...

Hey everyone, haven't been on the forums in a while (since I've been content my home and work setups!), so I'm not sure if there's a more efficient way for me to be going about this ... searching for new products was overwhelming!   So I've had an iBasso D1 since when they first launched years...

Hello again Head-Fi, its been awhile   About a year and a half ago I started a thread looking for some good starter IEMs and ended up buying the Radius HP-TWF11R Pro DDMs.  And I loved them!  I cared for them like a baby until about a month ago while I was at work my 7 month old knocked them...

I'm making my first foray into the world of higher quality audio. I've decided on the HD600, and am trying to decide what amp to get. I've read a ton on this forum, and of course there is lots of great and conflicting info. :)   So here's what I'm looking for:   Needed: USB DAC/amp...

How is it done? I know it's not the best ... BUT... I have $10,000 ESL's. I've got the equipment. I have a custom engineered, dedicated 24x28 sound room to house them (a $50k upgrade on our custom home). On top of that, I'm not easily impressed but I have to tell you for $500 I am blown...

okay, keep in mind im a newbie, so forgive me for the question... but can someone breakdown exactly what an amp with/without DAC is? and has usb capabilities? What is the difference say between a Predator or Pico AND say a Hornet or ibasso, etc...?

Buying an HD650, need to look up dac/amp combo units.  Know of two but need some more names to type into the search box.  If you've heard any of them, impressions welcome too.   So far I know of the Audio GD Fun & Nuforce Icon HDP.  

So I just got a mini to toslink out of curiosity for my macbook pro to hook into my D1. Maybe something is weird but the optical is kicking the USB connection's butt. Especially when I crank the resample rate up to 96kHz!!! Wow! Way more expansive soundstage and less piercy highs, sounds...

Basically I am trying to find something like th Ibasso D1 with a much nicer amp, but one that can be used via usb.  No other inputs are needed but standard and usb as a dac   the D1 is great but its not amping my headphones well enough and wanted to get some recommendations that are of equal...

I have been waiting for one of these for a few years and I have to admit I am too excited. I use a portable CD player with an optical out but no one has made a portable unit that would work with this so I had to make my own. Now I do have the Monica II dac, which is excellent but I would love to...

Ive a few questions, Im no amp expert so i would like to know a few things and possibly get a few of your thoughts and comments.   the Ibasso D1 doesn't amp very well, I know its a pre amp and not really meant for that but I wanted to know if something like the Bravo Audio Tube amp even...

Hi -   I wonder if anyone has had a similar problem? The OEM AC adapter that came with our iBasso D1 (bought modded from Ted Yun two years ago, a versatile little audio champ) abandoned a prong inside an outlet. That was a bit shocking (morally, that is).   Should I bother telling iBasso...

Currently, I am using a uDAC-1 with AKG K701s. Personally, I think it sounds very good but after reading on here it seems that I am nowhere near using the K701s to their potential. This makes me sad. As of now, I'm stuck between two choices for the next step:   1. Selling uDAC and buying...

My friend received the following proposals from ibasso. >I think different communities have different needs. >When many head-fier from Head-fi are suggesting us to remove the >charging circuit from the P series >and use AAA batteries, you guys are suggesting us to put it back. >When...

iBasso Audio was nice enough to send me a D1 to review and compare to the Meier Audio Corda Move. There is a 55+ page thread about the iBasso D1, and as such I am not going to describe what it is or what it does, look there for that information. I think the build quality seems very good, but the...

Hey guys I'm trying to work out an entry-level setup that will allow me to switch between inputs from my Xbox 360, PC, and in future perhaps a PS4. So far the best option as far as I can see is the Maverick Tubemagic D1 which is reasonably cheap, has an amp/dac and lots of inputs. The D1 seems...