I just got my career job and can finally get my feet wet with some real cans. I purchased the BeyerDynamic DT 990's 600OHM ( used this site to read and pick ones i wanted. You guys are awesome) and I am loving them. I paired them with a Asus xonar STX. Card became defective and they resent me my...

Hi, I have a budget of $500, that can go up to $750 if necessary. I want a really good amp/dac combo for my HD 600s, seperate units or a single combined unit works. I am running off a windows desktop that has optical, headphone, and usb. Any reccomendations?

I won't be using the amp on either as I'll be outputting to the Fiio E9, though both DACs seem to have similar options. I'm not bothered about Dolby virtual 5.1 stuff - but I do wonder which DAC is best like for like.

1)I have an asus xonar dx and i was wondering if it could power the HD518's 2)it would also be nice if someone could explain to me what a headphone amp can do (ex: do they even help with low impedence headsets?) 3)if you had a better choice of a sub $150 headset (preferably around $125) that...

Would Schiit Magni and Modi offer much of an upgrade over my STX?   I rarely game and when I do its not serious, and mainly listen to music. Wondered if Schiit Magni and Modi would offer much of an upgrade or wouldnt it be worth the money?

Hello, I'm looking for a good soundcard with a built in amp to replace my Fiio E9, Dolby Digital or something similar is required. Currently I have my eye on this http://www.dustinhome.dk/product/5010618825/creative-sound-blaster-recon3d-fatal1ty-pro-pcie/#intcmp=searchProvider_SiteSeeker...

Hi,   I recently got a pair of Sennheiser Momentum headphones. This is my first audiophile piece of equipment and I've been trying to educate myself on audio equipment over the last week. From what I understand, I do not necessarily need an amp to drive these headphones since their impedance...

Hi guys,   I'm thinking of buying An Amp / Dac (I haven't fully understood the difference between them)   my current equipment:   Headphone :Audio Technica Ad900 Onboard sound card (with optical) Logitech Z-5500 ( to which i connect my headphones) I also own HiFiMan Re0 which i...

Hello! Im looking for a decent cheapish amp for now.. Im not really good at amps and was wondering what would pair well with my q701's at a price of 150 or less. (or should i just save up for a xonar STX/xonar phobeous)   My listening is 90% gaming 10% music.   was looking at a...

my system is as follows: Asus xonar dx> FiiO e11> jvc ha-s500 I wanted to use a good cable to connect the asus xonar dx in fiio e11 ... 3.5mm to 3.5mm ... Any good for less than U $ 12.00?

Hi guys,   Just wondering if the ohms rating of a Xonar DX soundcard is enough to comfortably drive a pair of Fischer Audio FA-011 headphones?   Ive done a fair bit of googling but cant find a definative answer and no websites seem to show the ohms rating of the DX.   Thanks so much...

I've read some post here about the two products but I still have a few questions. I decided to go with the DT 990 premium 250 ohm because I heard they are great for gaming and also for music/movies. Being new to all this audio stuff i also learned that it needs an amp and a soundcard to function...

Brief description, I have 2 separate systems that I listen to music on, one stand-alone 2 ch audio system and a computer system. I've found that I haven't touched the 2 channel system in over a year, because I'm always at my computer when I'm listening to music. Also, the house I live in is very...

I like the ("electric") sound of lead and side guitar,bass and synth most. inside what frequency range are those sounds?

The sound chip on my mobo got taken out by a short, so I'm looking at getting the Xonar DX (music mostly, some light gaming). I want to get two stereo line outs to feed both my receiver+speakers and an M-Stage headphone amp. I don't care about surround, just a straightforward 2.0 setup.   Is...

Hello everyone.   I've bought a new rig and ordered a decent pair of cans (Creative Aurvana Live) now I wanna get a bit more out of it and get a sound card and maybe an amp ( from what i could gather its not really needed for cals)   now my main use is games but i also play music and...

Hey every one. Before I say anything I'll sat that I'm pretty new here and have only been lurking for a few days.   Anywho. I'm getting a new pair of headphones, an upgrade from Sony Wireless Stereo Headset. From what I've read, a good way to go is through Dolby Headphone. So I read Mad Lust...

I'm ready to pull the trigger on a new sound card for my PC, but I want some expert opinion on the choice before I go ahead. I used to have a Auzentech X-Plosion which I used with my Logitech speakers and Sennheiser PC151. This used to be enough for me, but I want something better now and my new...

ive heard alot of great reviews on asus essence one,cheap and offers great audio quality, has lots of inputs for different sources (PC,DVD,PS3,XBOX etc.) i can link the asus essence one with my Z5500 Logitech Speakers too. Waiting for the Muses Edition   ive heard o2/odac sounded very boring...

Hi everyone, this is my dilemma.   I've just bought a new pair of headphones: Audio Technica ATHM50, which by the way I bought because I saw them reviewed and recommended here. I thank this community for that.   I'm no audiophile by any means but I've noticed that my desktop PC sounds...

Which one to upgrade?   What I currently use is: Headphone: Beyerdynamics DT-770 Pro-80 External headphone amp: O2 Desktop Amp Sound Card: Asus Xonar DX Home Theatre 5.1 System: Denon AVR 1712, Pioneer BS41, C21, BS21, SVS PC12-NSD   What I do is: On Headphone: 85% PC music...

So I am looking for a DAC to pair with my Schiit lyr which is replacing my O2+ODAC combo. I dont have the cash to drop on a Biifrost right now, so I was wondering what would I be better off with for now, thinking of getting a standalone ODAC or a Xonar DX or DS soundcard. Also is there a...

Hi everyone,   I have a I question about what would solution pair best with my Beyerdynamic DT-990 600 Ohms.  My usage is approximately 70% music, 30% gaming -- LoL, Skyrim, occasional FPS.   I'm currently considering a few options.  Feel free to add other suggestions to the mix.  ...

which is better for my sennheiser hd 598's   also what cable should i get

So, after searching for a few days now, i just can't seem to find exactly what i am looking for. (I have used the search function and read through several threads also allready) I am searching for an Amplifier (or an Soundcard if applicable for following criteria) for my Denon AH D2000's the...