I have a question concerning using the fiio E17 under Linux (Ubuntu 13.10).   If I plug the E17 via USB into my notebook it appears under sound devices and gives an output to the headphone jack. However, the device listing says "Analog Output" and I am unsure on wether I am just amping the...

Thanks. Those Fiio products are quite often recommended. Has anybody of you two experiences with the Asus Xonar in comparison? Maybe I'll just order the E17 from amazon to test it...   Also, the Leckerton Audio UHA-6S MKII is extremely appreciated around here, but I don't know if the...

Since I rarely use my desktop-PC with the Asus Xonar Essence STX sound card to listen to music anymore I am looking for a portable Amp/DAC solution mainly to connect to a notebook paired with Beyerdynamic DT 1350. I would like to spend as little as possible without sacrificing much sound quality...

Hi,   I consider purchasing the AudioQuest Dragonfly v1.2 as a DAC/Amp for a notebook. It will be used in connection with the Beyerdynamic DT1350. Right now I am mainly listening to music via my Desktop PC which has the Asus Xonar STX as soundcard. I am quite satisfied with the overall...