Hey everybody, I just read this article on The Wirecutter about portable DAC/Amps and they basically came to the conclusion that, with the quality of modern soundcards in modern computers, there really is no need for external DACs now, at least not $100-300 ones. Here's the link, and below a...

Hi, Did you ever try this? If so, did it make a difference? (improvement) ImI contemplatcon the same thing. Thx!

I have a new Hifiman He-400i coming in the mail soon and I thought about getting a dac to see how much difference it makes. I already have the Magni 2, and have been running it out of my laptop. I could get the Modi and complete the "Schiit Stack", but I was thinking also of getting the...

Very interesting. Thanks for your opinion. Why exactly do you like the 400S better? How would you describe the difference?

Uhhh... Ok...Which is which? Also, is one a clearly superior phone, or is it just a matter of preference at this point? Thanks again!

Thanks for the quick reply! I forgot to mention that I already have the Schiit Magni 2 amp, so when you take that into consideration, I guess that's an even stronger vote for the 400i!

I've read and watched pretty much every 400S review and comparison to the 400i, but most of them came out when the 400S was brand new and the 400i still cost $500. Of course, compared to that the $300 400S was a great value and the purchasing decision was easy. My question is, now that the...

That sounds like just what I'm looking for! Thanks! I'll check it out.

So, now that the 400i and 400S cost (basically) the same, would you still choose the 400S?

When you said this the 400i was a lot more than the 400S. Now they are basically the same price, or the 400i is actually a little cheaper. Would that change your opinion about which is better?

Another question, if I had a DAC, couldn't I use USB OTG from my Samsung Galaxy Tab S and get the same quality sound as from my laptop? Right now I only use the laptop because the sound quality is better than the headphone jack on my tablet.

From reading other posts, it seems like the quality of laptop soundcards varies a lot and therefore the difference between the soundcard and an external DAC should also vary a lot, correct? I'm contemplating getting an external DAC (Schiit Modi 2), and I would like to get an idea of how much...

Thanks for the reference, and the good idea. I'll start investigating based on that music!

Has anybody produced online samples that illustrate different audio qualities? On this forum people use a lot of terms to describe the sounds they hear, and how one piece of equipment compares to another (tight/muddy bass, warm/cool, soundstage...). For someone who is still learning, it's...

I would like to be able to identify this effect more easily. Is there a way for me to simulate this on my computer. That is, can I use an audio editing program to change a good dynamic recording into a "loudness wars" recording, maybe even exaggerating the effect to recognize it? Thanks for any...

I would like to be able to identify this effect more easily. Is there a way for my to simulate this on my computer. That is, can I use an audio editing program to change a good dynamic recording into a "loudness wars" recording, maybe even exaggerating the effect to recognize it? Thanks for any...

Good to hear from somebody with both products. I was kinda thinking the same thing. Thanks for your two cents!

I like to listen to music almost exclusively on my tablet. I'm planning on getting a new set of headphones soon. I think it'll be the sennheiser HD 598,but not positive yet. I'll have a little $$ left to get something to improve SQ. For a similar price I could get the Magni 2 and plug it into...

I like to listen to music almost exclusively on my tablet. I'm planning on getting a new set of headphones soon. I think it'll be the sennheiser HD 598,but not positive yet. I'll have a little $$ left to get something to improve SQ. For a similar price I could get the Magni 2 and plug it into...

Hey everybody. I'm introducing myself like I'm supposed to!:-) My name is Anthony. I'm from the States (Oregon) but now live in Ecuador. I'm here (on head-fi, not Ecuador ;-) because I've recently discovered how much good headphones improve the experience. While I'm here I'll ask a question...