I know it's an odd question - I promise I did use the search function - but are there any headphone amplifiers that don't have a preamp / volume control function? Coming from the mindset of using speakers - I typically go full separates (dedicated amp, dedicated preamp, dedicated dac, etc), it...

Hey all,   I'm looking for a fully balanced (I will use XLR out) DAC that has a remote control and will accept USB input.  Obviously if it needs a remote, it has to have some kind of built in volume control.   It doesn't have to be at the top of my budget either :)   Thanks!

XDA-1 review My review will primarily contain information on how the XDA-1 sounds in comparison to the Matrix Mini-I that I’ve owned over the past year or so. For those of you that love to read about DAC’s – here is a review of the Matrix Mini-I http://www.headphonista.com/matrix-mini-i/...

Auzentech X-Fi Home Theater HD 7.1 Soundcard review As always a great review by ROBSCIX, thanks! Was curious - this offers nonsampled output for bluray titles from the analog breakout cable? Also - in terms of soundquality, how does this stand against the Xonar D2X ?