Hi guys,   I have listened to loads of HiFi DACs that use the ESS Sabre chipset and I have always liked their signature. I was wondering if people knew any good headphone DAC/amps that also used that chip as might try a couple to see if they have the same signature with several pairs of...

Hey guys,   Is there an amp/dac integrated combination you would recommend for the HE-500? Does anyone have any experience with these headphones and the O2+ODAC combo? Any recommendations are appreciated. Price range is around $400 but I can be flexible if it is worth it. I would prefer a 2...

I currently own a modded pair of Denon D5000, Audez'e LCD2 R2, and Grado SR325 (the gold one). I can't really seem to decide which to get, and I can only afford one of the two above options (although I am open to other set-ups, but my budget is about 2k). Can anyone help me decide which to get...

Hey folks.  I'm new here.    This all started three days ago because I was looking for a headphone amp for my laptop... Now I'm the proud owner of a pair of AKG K702s, and I still need a portable amp!  I can see already this is going to be an expensive hobby...    So after a lot of...

Hi, just wondering what decent amp/dac combo, or just separate units could i get for a collective price of £150-200, that would drive my 650's sufficiently? It will be used 90% of the time from my pc. I'v been looking at...

Hi,   My laptop sound card just blew up so I thought it would be a great time to jump into the DAC/Amp boat. I did a lot of research and came up with the Fiio E17 as my top choice for price/quality. My only problem is I don't find any USB DAC/Amp that has microphone input (don't need a...

Hey guy's, i'm looking for a good amp dac combo thats around $400. Thanks :D

I am thinking about getting the Beyerdynamic DT880 600ohm. I was going to get the Hifiman HE500 but since I would rather get a good pair of cans and a good Amp/DAC that will last awhile I am going to get a lower cost headphone and get a amp/DAC. So I am basically asking about which amp will pair...

Hellooooo Head-Fi.   I'm looking for an AMP/DAC/Sound Card for my Sennheiser HD598s. By no means I am a audiophile but I've had my HD598s and ASUS Xonar DG sound card for a while now.   I'm looking for a way to improve sound quality in any way. My budget is $150-200 AUD.   My options...

Hey there,   I would like to ask you guys about this setup im planning to buy:   Beyerdynamic DT990 PRO: http://europe.beyerdynamic.com/shop/hah/headphones-and-headsets/studio-and-stage/studio-headphones/dt-990-pro.html  Audiotrak Prodigy CUBE...

Hi there,   I've had some trouble with the soundcard in my laptop (windows 7), and now the jack outpout won't deliver any sound. But the sound was pretty average anyway, and needed to be changed, so I did some research on possible solutions. This is what I've come up with:   Both Amp and...

Well, I'm really trying to decide between the P4 and the D6 or D12, but then I'm trying to decide between the D6 and D12.  I just need help. lol Any input is appreciated. I don't REALLY need a DAC, but it would be nice. I like the amping ability of the P4, but I kinda want a DAC also.  Not...

Hi guys. I have a Samson sr850 and a fostex t50rp that I listen to land love. Many people recommend I buy a dac/amp to up my listening experience. In the past few weeks I've been reading a lot about fiio e7, e10, e17's but before I bite the bullet and buy one of those I was wondering what you...

Hey,   Just bought my first full size after years of IEMs. It is the AKG q701, and my current amp - fiio e6 - isn't enough. Im thinking of getting an amp+dac combo. why? because I want a single device for home & on the road use. mostly budget wise. For the portable use, my source is...

I'm trying to compile a list of available portable DAC+amp devices to see which of them would best suit me and my needs. Right now my only real criteria is < $300; I know there are some well-loved DAC+amps out there but I just can't spend $400+ on an Emmeline kit. Here's what I have right now...

So now that there is the new ALO PanAm (+ Passport battery), we have a transportable tube amp, and we have the Headroom Portable Micro Dac/Amp at about the same price point as the ALO...   On the budget end we have the O2 and Odac combo, as well as the Audio GD NFB-16...   Are there any...

I currently run a ibasso d4 mamba and a denon d2k. Mainly i use the amp/dac on my desktop, and sometimes i use it while i use my laptop. So i think portable is a good thing.   I want to upgrade my headphones down the road but i still like my D2000, my issue is with the mamba, it create...

As above, Am replacing my soundcard (essence st) with an external solution since my new motherboard doesn't have any pci slots (and because I'm thinking of going mitx in the future) Picked up an E7 last week intending on getting an E9 to go with it, however prices in the UK are higher than I...

I am considering buying the Audeze LCD-2's however they are very expensive. If I got them, I would only be able to spend $300 on a Desktop Amplifier/DAC. Which Desktop Amplifier/DAC do you think is best for the Audeze LCD-2's for under $300?

I have around $500 and I'd like some advice on a complete headphone amp solution (I'm driving a HD650 and AKG K701). My choices right now are:   Nuforce Icon HDP         vs   The Maverick Audio A1 + D2 Combo       The HDP has had some rave reviews, but since it's...

Just got my Fiio E17. Pretty awesome! I can already notice sound quality improvement. When connecting the amp/dac to your laptop, what do you leave the volume settings on? i.e. laptop laptop volume at 50% and let the amp/dac control the volume?   Also, what do you leave your amp/dac gain to?

He mainly listens to electronic music with good rich bass and clear vocals. he also listens to hip hop and bach/mozart etc..   He uses a macbook air. Preferably closed over ear headphones. I know he does not like for people to hear what he listens too.   Budget is up to $700 for...

Hey this is my first post. Not even 100% sue if this is the right place for this kind of question, but here it goes.   I'm a basement DJ, whatever that means. I'm using a Traktor S4 (which has a sound card built in) and it's connected to my PC via USB, I have my Fostex pm0.4 monitors in my...

I'm trying to get the best sound quality from my crap netbook and my ATH-M40fs headphones. I'm not looking to upgrade my netbook (because I can't) or my headphones, but can anyone provide the best USB DAC/Amp in my price range? I've heard a lot about the fiio 17 and ODAC, but I would like some...

Hi Guys!   So.. I'm Chris I live in Poland. Greeds to everybody! To the point. I'm currently using XFI 5.1 surround PRO either using it's DAC or SONY amp DAC which I also got. To be honest... it's ok, but I feel Like I need something more.   I was thinking between some Nuforce...