Hey guys, I'm looking for a usb DAC/amp that is an upgrade to the E10 that I can listen to music on my computer. Ive been reading through a lot of threads but not really sure what to get. I'd also like something with a decent bass boost. Preferrably under $200, less is better. Thanks.

Yo wassup!   I just ordered the senn hd 598.   I plan to use it with my mixamp and antlion modmic for gaming which I dont believe will need any extra amping. My question is when its hooked into my wifes IPAD 2 while it need a dac or is the dac inside the IPAD 2 good to go? If no DAC...

http://www.asus.com/Multimedia/Audio_Cards/Xonar_Essence_One/   Has anyone had the opportunity to take a look at or audition this bit of hardware?   I don't know too much about ASUS as far as sound quality goes, but if nothing else the DAC/AMP is pretty as all hell.   Post your thoughts!

After having used the iPod earphones for countless of years I found it was time to finally switch to a decent pair of headphones. I've narrowed it down to the Sennheiser HD 25-1 II and the Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro. From what I've read here, the HD 25 is pretty popular, and most people are...

I used to think the denon's did not need an amp until I got the Fiio 5. I know its not the best amp or even close but with it I notice a difference with the denons. They sound smoother and more satifying.    This is the part I don't get, denon's freq are 5~45k.. yet on this forum people seem...

I've been really enthusiastic about PC hardware and sound hardware right now and I have a huge interest in music (especially instrumental), so I plan to buy the E17 and the HD 598 for desktop use.   I currently use a Klipsch S3 and an iPod Shuffle on-the-go.   Now, my problem is that I...

Will use it for travel (in the hotel room etc). No walking streets or running or so.., not sure mostly due to the size/weight and isolation or the mere strange apearance wearing them :-) They are pretty ugly on the head!     find this with the digital iPad/iPhone interface very...

Hello everyone,   After picking up my first few paychecks at my new job I've managed to save up enough money to treat myself to some delicious earcandy. I've ordered a Denon AH-D2000 from J&R and am waiting for them to arrive (actually managed to save around $100 by reading this site and...

Hi all!   I recently obtained some high quality custom IEMs, and am looking for a good amp/DAC setup for them. For amplification purposes, is a Fostex HP-P1 going to give me significantly better sound compared to the Pico Slim? The HP-P1 is significantly more expensive and larger, but it is...

Was just wondering if only some IEMS/Headphones need amps, or will all earphones benefit greatly from one? Recently purchased an Aurisonic ASG 1 (rev 1.2) and waiting for it to be delivered; what amp would be suitable?

So, I have a few pairs of headphones that I'm very happy with (Etymotic ER-4Ps, Sony MDR-V6, and Bang & Olufsen A8), but since I'm primarily using them to listen to music on my MacBook Air, which has an integrated Intel soundcard, I've finally decided that I should spend a little money on an AMP...

Seeing if anyone has anything else to add? Im currently set on getting an nfb 12.1. I will also be getting the O2 Any last things i forgot? Ive taken looks at maverick d1, asgard, matrix d stage, odac, ef5 etc etc(some arent dacs) and for $250 total or $215 for device with recommendations...

I'm wanting to buy a desktop amp. Got it narrowed down to these two. They both look good.    I have he400 and d5k's.  Disregarding the small price difference, buying used, which one should I get?     thanks...Matt

I'm on the verge of buying the DAC-1, but was wondering if it would run well with monitors and headphones plugged in simultaneously. My main concern is blowing sensitive headphones like the D2000 on accident when turning up the volume for the monitors. Does the volume control both the Headphone...

Hi, noobie here.   I've never had an external DAC before and I don't think I understand how effective they would be. I play music out of an iPod Nano and my laptop and I would assume at the very least that the Nano probably has a very poor DAC.   My question also comes up because I see a...

Will adding a FiiO E17 or simular amp/dac to a Sony Walkman NWZ-E465 make it sound better or just louder? I currently use a pair of either Alessandro MS-1's or SHURE se-215's for all sorts of music from Jazz to Rock. 

Hello, My question covers several areas but I think this is the right place to start.   I'm using Westone 3 IEM with custom ear molds. I use them with my MacBook Pro. Setup does great for the most part.   The problem I have is that I can hear this background noise which must be coming...

I was looking into the Koss Pro4AAAT or the Grado SR125i along with an Asus Xonar Essence STX. Any help would me much appreciated, as this is my first purchase of a non-integrated sound device. Thank you!

This is my first post here so please let me know if this is the wrong place or against forum rules.     I've been looking for a new headphone amp and the NuForce Icon HDP is one of a couple I've been looking at.  I happened to stumble across it on the Best Buy website today and promptly...

I am looking to upgrade from my Musical Fidelity M1 DAC A but have not found many options yet.   Quality USB implementation must be a priority on my DAC of choice. I know that there are plenty of expensive DACs out there with poor USB support and still only 16/44.   Volume control is...

Currently, I have a USB DAC/headphone amp powering my AKG K701s, but I'm looking to replace my DAC. My current DAC has been damaged so it needs to be replaced, but since I'm replacing the device I'm considering some of the things I'd like to see (and don't want to see) in my next DAC purchase...

I get this digital static-like sound from time to time. Like crackling almost. Happens in music, movies, etc but never when nothing is playing. Can I fix this?

Let me get this out of the way. I'm stupid. There it's done. If I sound like I don't have any knowledge on something or if I sound like an idiot, then you'll know why...cause I told you so. I'm legitimately not trying to troll or sound stupid on purpose. When it comes to audio, after all I've...

Very excited...ordered from B&H photo online and just arrived this morning! Only had it hooked up to the HD800's for about 30 minutes so far but i'm already thrilled! review to shortly follow. What an amazing unit this far.

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