I wanted some feeback on those units. And I got a question about optical input/SPDIF. I will have the soundcard in my workstation, Realtek® ALC1150, which is something pretty basic. Another question is headphone AMP. I don't feel like I want another separate box for headphones.

  You can see many others in same category: Emotiva TA-100 ELAC Element. Sony UDA-1 NAD 3020. PS Audio Sprout   Personally, I'm leaning towards NAD D3020: it's small, it have all the features I need. Same for Sony UDA-1. Both can be found for relatively cheap money. Second is PS Audio...

Since it will be connected to my PC 24/7 I can stream to PC, which is pretty much the same. I've listed all the devices that hits all the boxes: amp, headphone amp and dac. If you look the other way: how does USB connection compares to optical? Any advantages/disadvantages? I can buy network...

Hello.   Looking forward to update my setup. Currently I have Audinst MX-1 USB DAC, JBL LSR 305 Speakers, and AKG K271 Studio phones. I was missing hifi sounds, cause speakers and phones are studio monitors. Recently I've pulled a trigger on nice DALI Zensor 1 speakers. I know some will...

That's a good question.  Also quite interested how K7xx compares to K701. I've really enjoyed K701, at recent meet, so: DT880 vs K712 vs K7xx vs X2 Anyone?

Just FYI. I've got a pair of JBL LSR305 and they sound amazing. I'm using it with Audinst MX-1 DAC, with RCA-TRS cable. You will need a different cable (3.5 jack to TRS) but the rest is the same.

Hi all.   Looking to upgrade my current setup and add speakers. Currently I'm have Audinst MX-1 as source. In order to connect speakers I need to buy an amp or get active. I'm looking into buying AIO solution. I know, this probably have it's limitations, but I'm probably OK with that: I live...

Finnally found this thread to post some photos.   First of all I wanna say thank you to all the guys who make this happen, this is first event of that kind I've ever been to and I really enjoyed it. Wish I came earlier to the meet and be able to listen more carefully to headphones and take...

Guys, just a dumb question: do I need to bring my own source, or I can bring dac/phones only?  Not that sub $200 dac or phones will get lots of attention, but just curious.

Never been to that kinds of meets before. If there's any place for a guy with Audinst MX-1, AKG K271, UE 6000?

Are those Philips really that good?

KEF Q100 may be? :) http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CE3LHQW/ref=psdc_172563_t1_B00EPDMDZ8

I got it. Will see, I still have an idea of replacing my DAC with Sony UDA-1, which can drive speakers as well. This will be perfect for me then.

But this ELAC's B5 cost same as JBL 305's. And I will need an amp for them. So does ELAC B5 + Amp sounds better to satisfy extra $100 on amp?

  Well.. it depends. Preferably yes. I can stretch a bit more, but prefer not to spend alot. I have only USB DAC/headphone amp now, so I either need to get amp+speakers or active speakers. Or replace my DAC with something with speaker amp inside.   You can read my thread here...