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  1. sac666

    Dac/Amp recommendation

    I am looking for a Sub £200 desktop DAC/AMP to replace my Cambridge Audio DAC Magic XS. It will be driving Philips Fidelio X2, AKG k712, Sennheiser HD 650 ( future purchase). Occasionally some low impedance headphones as well Audioquest Nighthawk, Psb m4u1 and Grado Sr 80 I have read good...
  2. R

    TASCAM UH-7000 as headphone amp (or how to understand amp specs)

    Hello, audiofolk. Fisrt time posting here, and I have a doozy for you all. My interface is a TASCAM UH-7000 and My Headphones are Sennheiser HD600. The Tascam has no problem driving the HD600's, and by that I mean that I rarely have to turn the volume knob past 12 o' clock. But I never verified...
  3. L

    Hello everybody, need help for my future desktop headphone setup.

    Hello everybody, i'm from italy and i hope to find a serious and helpful community here, which i'm sure. I would like to buy some closed back headphones (Denon AH-D7200, Focal Elegia and Beyerdynamic T5p, with the hope, in the future, to have the Sony Z1R or the Z7m2) and i'm searching a DAC/AMP...
  4. ZiShan U1 HiFi USB DAC+AMP

    ZiShan U1 HiFi USB DAC+AMP

    Featuring: - PCM decoding up to 32bit/384kHz - DSD decoding up to 1bit/5.6MHz - AK4493EQ DAC - OP275 LPF (soldered) - OP275 AMP (soldered) - Dual crystal oscillator - Atmel Atsam Microcontroller - Xilinx FPGA (not exactly sure but it seems to be) - 3.5mm Power Output (PO) - 3.5mm Line Output...
  5. L

    Advise on first purchase

    Hi, first thank for thanking the time to read me post and I even thank more the ones that will give me advises! So I wan't to start to build a kind of a starter kit and build from there, without spending a huge amount of money but be able to start from there and invest more in the future. So I...
  6. N

    Recommendations for first time audiophile headphone purchase.

    Hi, I'm new to the forum and looking for recommendations for cans and a DAC/amp. I've been interested for years but finally have some money to spare. Probably the nicest I've owned are the Bose QC25, but I'm ready to move on to something better. I was tempted by the HD 650s and saw the...
  7. jackgotjacked

    preamp + headphone amp would it work?

    Hi, I just bough a used Bravo Audio Ocean which is currently using a Sylvania 12AU7A. It is connected to a Behringer UMC202 and it powers a Sony MDR-7506. I'm planning an upgrade for both interface and amp. Likely a Topping DAC and the Little Dot MKII. The question is: I would like to keep...
  8. IcedFrosty

    ZiShan U1 HiFi USB DAC+AMP Thread

    ZiShan U1 New portable USB DAC+AMP from ZiShan which is their first dedicated external DAC+AMP, featuring: - PCM decoding up to 32bit/384kHz - DSD decoding up to 1bit/5.6MHz - AK4493EQ DAC - OP275 LPF (soldered) - OP275 AMP (soldered) - Dual crystal oscillator - Atmel Atsam Microcontroller -...
  9. beato

    Will an amp such as the JDS Labs Atom sound a lot better from my Fiio k3 with low powered headphones

    I currently have the Fiio k3 and have my 177X Go from massdrop connected to them, Using the dial to 3 o'clock is loud enough for me (a bit too loud for long sessions) I was wondering if buying the Atom would improve my sound quality or not, since I'm not having any issues powering my headphones...
  10. KeithPhantom

    What would you prefer: transparent gear or non-transparent but tailored to your liking?

    I always had that question in mind. I rather having some colorations that make the sound better to me, since I am going to enjoy it after all. What do you think?
  11. KeithPhantom

    What do you think about subjective opinions without any scientific basis?

    I always had that question since I learned the basics of audio processing and reproduction. I remember when I didn't know anything about audio and was looking for bettering my experience with it. I started like everyone here, reading the other forums, thinking that everything made sense: amps...
  12. Acorns

    Will an Audioengine D1 24-Bit DAC amp pair with my 32 ohm Beyerdynamic DT990s?

    Hey lads, I have an opportunity to buy the very nice DAC/amp listed above for a good price off a friend. Wondering whether the headphones (32 ohm) would have any benefit due to their low impedence. Cheers
  13. J

    Help with an amp and or DAC recommendation

    I currently have a FIIO K3 and recently bought a set of HD650's, I figured it's time to get a new amp. I wanted some recommendations for which ones to get, I figured you guys would help. My budget is around 200$ give or take. I would also like to know if I can use my K3 as a DAC out for my new...
  14. Audirect Hilidac Atom Pro portable dac/amp

    Audirect Hilidac Atom Pro portable dac/amp

    Audirect hiliDAC Output power: 118 dB DN, 2 VRMS into 600 Ω [I calculate 125 mW at 32 Ω] Frequency response: 20–40000 HZ (-0.18 dB-A) Distortion: 0.0003 % Signal-to-noise ratio: +119 dB SNR,+119 dB DNR PCM: 16-32 bit, 44 kHz-384 kHz Support: Dop64, Dop128 Output Impedance: ＜1 Ω Phone function...
    • Otto Motor
    • Head Gear item
    • amp dac dongle
    • Comments: 8
    • Reviews: 2
    • Category: Amp/DACs
  15. smsl mandy

    New Product discount. M200+SP200 suit only $499.99

    New Product discount. M200+SP200 suit only $525.99 Brand Name: S.M.S.L Built-in Battery: No Recommended Headphone Maximum Impedance: 301-400 Ohm Output Type: Balanced Out Input Type: RCA Input Type: XLR DSD (Direct Stream Digital): No Body Material: Aluminum Package: YES Channels: 2 (2.0)...
  16. D

    DAC & AMP for Moondrop Blessing 2

    Hi guys, recently I decided to step up my audio hardware and, starting from the headphone itself, I bought a pair of Moondrop Blessing 2 IEM. Coming from a pair of shure se 215 the improvements are solid but not that impressive to be honest. I use a new MacBook Pro as a source, and use ripped...
  17. L

    Amp+dac or amp/dac for AKG 712 pro (first time buyer) ~230€ budget

    Hello, I just ordered my first pair of real headphones and now I need a Dac and Amp or a dac/amp combo for them. I currently have a bad 25€ amp/dac from amazon for my Sennheiser Momentum. Ideally my budget would be 200€, I spent 160€ for the headphones, I don't really want to spend way more for...
  18. M

    Help with headphones, dacs/amps

    I'm very new to all of this but have been doing a lot of reading on new headphones but can't decide what to buy. I don't have a DAC or amp. I will mostly use these headphones for gaming (often times competitive shooters like csgo) while on the call with friends and some light music listening or...
  19. FiiO Q5s -Flagship Bluetooth DAC & AMP, Dual AK4493 DAC chips, Amplifier Module AM3E with 2.5/3.5/4.4mm Output, USB/Bluetooth/SPDIF/Line Input

    FiiO Q5s -Flagship Bluetooth DAC & AMP, Dual AK4493 DAC chips, Amplifier Module AM3E with 2.5/3.5/4.4mm Output, USB/Bluetooth/SPDIF/Line Input

    The Q5s Bluetooth DSD-Capable DAC and Headphone Amplifier from FiiO continues to use the interchangeable amp module design of its predecessor, the Q5, and is fully compatible with FiiO amp modules for enhanced sound and outputs. The Q5s offers high-fidelity audio on the go and packs a multitude...
  20. P

    NEED Advice for a good audio setup to use my fidelio x2hr with v-moda boom pro

    Hello, first post here! I have just bought a v-moda boom pro mic and a pair of fidelio X2HR. When i plug it on my motherboard integrated audio, the cans sounds decent but the mic is absolute hot garbage, with very low volume and high static noise. On other pc, the mic sounds good. I really need...
  21. P

    Dac+Amp or combo for Focal Elear

    Hi I'm looking for a dac and amp stack or combo for my Focal Elear to connect with PC with USB. Currently i am using Asus Xonar Essence STX II. I mostly prefer crystal clear sound, I like to hear every detail but still enjoy the music. If that helps i am listening to rock, metal and 80s...
  22. K

    Going audiophile!

    Hey guys. So I've wanting to go audiophile for my ps4/pc gaming, and for what I've been researching I really liked the beyerdynamic dt770 pro 250ohms, but from what I've read/saw, the 250 ohms for the ps4 aren't that good since the ps4 can't provide enough power for the headphones to be heard...
  23. M

    Schiit Stack

    Hi there I must say I am really new to this and I read the last week a lot about different recommendation and variation of AMPs and DACs, especially from Schiit. Over the past months was looking for a sweet deal for the dt1990 (first headphone at all) and I just got them several days ago. As...
  24. R

    STX II + External amp + DT 990 (600 ohm)

    Have a question about combo Asus STX + External AMP + Beyerdynamic DT 990 (600 ohm). I am wondering what option to pick in my Essence STX II Center (Analog Out section) if I have external AMP (like Little Dot) connected to my STX II via RCA. Should I bump STX impedance level to 300-600 ohm for...
  25. EarStudio HUD100

    EarStudio HUD100

    HUD100 is the most compact and the first audio DAC to adopt ARM Cortex processor and MEMS oscillator to implement our proprietary algorithm and minimize jitter.
    • crabdog
    • Head Gear item
    • amp dac earstudio hud100
    • Reviews: 9
    • Category: Amp/DACs
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