Quote:   My problem is fixed and this was exactly the cause.   Thanks everyone.

I played music on Mac and the noise problem dissapeared. I looked at what could be the problem on Windows and i think it could be because my version of windows is "Not Genuine". On startup, there is a pop-up saying that "Windows Update" and other things may not work because my version is not...

Thanks for the replies,   I have noticed something else:  when there is no sound playing trough the O2/Odac i can put the volume to the maximum with the low 2.5x gain and i wont hear a single noise coming out of my headphones. But when i open a music program or when my computer sees that a...

I just recieved my O2+Odac combo and i'm wondering if its normal that the computer volume control affect the volume of my amp.   If it's normal, should i turn the volume of my computer as low as i can and let my O2 do the amplification?   Thanks.

I have a question slightly out of subject.   I will buy a O2+ODac (all-in-one) and I am wondering how i could plug it to my media player (WD TV Live Hub). The only place digital audio comes out on the media player is from the optical output.   Thanks.   EDIT: Also, is there a USB...

If the "Objective Combo" and "The Schiit Stack" would be the same price, wich one should i get for a pair of headphones like the Q701?

I'm looking for an Amp and DAC (All-in-one or separate) under 300$ for my Q701. What would you guys recommend? I've been thinking about O2+ODac. Is there anything better i can get for that price?   Also, I am using the fiio E11 to amp them at the moment and the DAC in my Imac 2011, will i...

I want to buy a DAC and Amp for my Q701, what would you guys recommend for under 300$.   Thanks.

If we compare the Objective2 vs Matrix M-Stage on the Q701, wich one gives me the best ratio price/quality?

if we compare the Objective2 vs Matrix M-Stage on the Q701, wich one gives me the best ratio price/quality?

can you hear the difference of a cheap and good quality DAC with low quality headphones?

Quote: I'm not very experienced with headphones but i've read alot those threads and the headphones that came up the most often for rock were the Grado SR60i, SR80i.... Any SRXXi type of headphones. I'm curious to see what other people has to say.   EDIT: These headphones are very...

Wich DAC should i use with the Q701 between:   - ODac - Music Streamer II - Audioengine D1   Thanks.

I need confirmation that my choice is a good one.   I am thinking to buy the Matrix M-Stage with ODAC for my Q701. Is there anything better for the price?   Thank you.

Quote:   Thanks for the reply, i was thinking about this DAC. But its more of a computer only DAC (no optical.).   Would you say i could get quality like the ODAC for the same price but with a Optical input? If no, i might just go with this one or the HRT Music Streamer II and watch...