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Looking for DAC and HPAmp
It probably doesnt, since its a external soundcard like the Xonar U7. I was told a DAC with volume control which is connected through usb adjusts the windows volume. Thats why I probably need a separate DAC and Hpamp.- AllTernative
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Looking for DAC and HPAmp
Hi, I want to update my audio setup. The reason I want to do this is that I don't have to switch output devices in windows. For that I acquired these components already, which I think sound pretty decent: speakeramp: SMSL SA-36 speakers: DALI Zensor 1 headphones: Sennheiser HD598 For...- AllTernative
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Looking for (USB) DAC with HP-Amp
Hey, thanks for your reply. Whats the impedance rating on your headphones? I guess the U7 has a low impedance output after all. This is good news, since my hd598 only have 50ohm and I tend to listen rather to lower volumes. I am also not an audiophile and have only a Xonar DG as comparison...- AllTernative
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Looking for (USB) DAC with HP-Amp
Yeah, I just read it. Looks promising, but what I do not seem to find: does it feature a 32-150 ohm output impedance OR output for headphones up to 150 ohm impedance? The distortion would be crucial, if I drive my 50ohm hd598 with 32 ohm.- AllTernative
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Looking for (USB) DAC with HP-Amp
I ordered it yesterday, it hopefully gets here this week. Unfortunately I do not speak croatian, but the other review seems quite good.- AllTernative
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Looking for (USB) DAC with HP-Amp
Well, I did a lot of research the last few days, and today I stumbled across the Xonar U7. This seems a pretty good compromise, and since it's available in my country and I don't have to pay tax (additionally) or customs, I will probably order it later. I still need an amp for the...- AllTernative
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Audio Setup Questions
Well, I did a lot of research the last few days, and today I stumbled across the Xonar U7. This seems a pretty good compromise, and since it's available in my country and I don't have to pay tax (additionally) or customs, I will probably order it later. I still need an amp for the...- AllTernative
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- Forum: Computer Audio
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Audio Setup Questions
Thanks for the clarification. I was just about to pull the trigger on the TubeMagic D1, but then I calculated the shipping + tax + customs, and the 200$ TubeMagic would be a 300$ (230€) thing.. So, I don't really want to pay that much, and I'm looking into cheap china amps right now...- AllTernative
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- Forum: Computer Audio
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Audio Setup Questions
Hey, as you said, the DAC mini PX and the peachtree decco65 are way out of my budget. I didn't read a lot of good stuff about the NuForce products - and they tend to have higher headphone output impedances of >10 ohm, so that's a no go. I sadly have no idea what to get... Even...- AllTernative
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- Forum: Computer Audio
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Looking for (USB) DAC with HP-Amp
What about cheap ebay amps? http://www.ebay.de/itm/SD-793II-SMSL-DAC-DIR9001-PCM1793-OPA2134-Coax-Optical-Input-Headphone-Amp-/271201541858?pt=US_Home_Audio_Amplifiers_Preamps&hash=item3f24df1ee2 This one for example. But I cannot find a impedance rating on it..- AllTernative
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Looking for (USB) DAC with HP-Amp
It has 10 ohm impedance and isn't available in my country, so I crossed it out already. Although it's pretty neat, I just want to get the perfect match. //edit: Oh, it is available, but at 170€. Thats about 220$. Thats probably too much for something that doesnt fit me quite right. //edit2: It...- AllTernative
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Audio Setup Questions
The only gain setting is the choice of the impedance, and I chose the lowest setting there (<32ohm headphones). As for other settings, only the volume setting is affecting the loudness, and this adjusts together with the windows volume.- AllTernative
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- Forum: Computer Audio
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Looking for (USB) DAC with HP-Amp
Hello, I am looking for an external (usb) DAC with headphone output, to pair with my HD598. Therefore I need: -low output impedance: it should be < 7 ohm for the headphones (<5 would be nice) -volume wheel: so I can control the volume -(RCA) output: I want to hook a speaker...- AllTernative
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Audio Setup Questions
I did turn it off. It's probably caused by the fact that it's 10 ohm output and 50 ohm headphones. But I must admit, I tend to listen to anything with a considerable low volume, so.. The specs were not meant to determine if they are good, only which impedance they output. Thanks...- AllTernative
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- Forum: Computer Audio
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Audio Setup Questions
Little update: I got the HD598 and the Xonar DG now. They do sound nice, but I can only use my headphones with a volumelevel of 6-12 / 100 in Windows. This may be caused since the DG has a output impedance of 10 ohm, so it's pretty much too loud for me. Ryan didn't give me the exact...- AllTernative
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- Forum: Computer Audio