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  1. musicbuff

    Asus Xonar Essence One

    I'm new to the forum.  Lot's of awesome input here.  I've had my E1 for 3 days. The manual sucks.  I received a disc with driver download 6.12.8.2154 (Audio Center Version 1.0.0.6) for window's vista 64 bit which I installed.    1. Should I still download firmware from the ASUS site...
  2. monterto

    Asus Xonar Essence One DAC/AMP. Impressions?

    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!
  3. bleudeciel16

    Cheapest soundcard I can get, strictly for using the coax spdif out?

    I just ordered a bifrost and was told that coax > optical > usb.  I would like the best possible quality, so I wish to go with coax.   My motherboard unfortunately only has optical spdif out.   So, i'm guessing I'll have to get a pci-e soundcard that has coax spdif output.   Since...
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    • Replies: 33
    • Forum: Computer Audio
  4. calist3r

    Thinking about adding Cute beyond to my audio chain and use the Xonar as DAC for the HD600

    I am now using the Xonar at extra high gain, and very happy with it.   The thing is I always have my Foobar at max volume and I often forget to turn down the volume in Xonar control panel after gaming sessions. Let's just say my Foobar at max volume combined with 50% volume at extra high...
  5. Deadeight

    ~£400 to put between computer and headphones

    I am looking for an amp/dac solution, using my desktop PC as my music source.   I have a pair of Fischer FA-003 (Neutral, 64 Ohm, high sensitivity, closed but great sound stage), and I listen to a range of music from classical to rock to electronic. Mostly all the music has in common many...
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    • asus-xonar-essence-one cambridge-audio-azur-dacmagic-plus fischer-audio-fa-003 headphones musical-fidelity-v-can-headphone-amplifier
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
  6. lukaleo

    DAC/Amp for HD650

    Just got my new computer. It has the gigabyte sniper 2 board, which comes with thecreative x-fi/EAX 5.0 dedicated on board. The question is what would be a decent soundcard/DAC + amp combination for my HD650. I heard something about the NFB-12, is that good enough to drive the HD650 and...
    • lukaleo
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    • fiio-e9-desktop-headphone-amplifier-and-dock-for-e7-usb-dac sennheiser-hr-balanced-stock-hd650-cable asus-xonar-essence-stx asus-xonar-essence-one asus-xonar-essence-st-headphone-7-1-channel-audio-card-for-audiophiles asus sennheiser-hd-650-headphones
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
  7. trothad2

    Asus Xonar Essence One

    Please Delete. Should have use the search.
  8. Coupe

    Asus Xonar Essence One review – english version

        Quote:   This is VERY interesting.  Compared to a Burson-160D.   I wonder what you guys think!   Source      
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    • sennheiser-ie-8-in-ear-headphones audeze-lcd2-planar-magnetic-headphones sennheiser-hd-800-headphones asus-xonar-essence-one
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Dedicated Source Components
  9. Whiffen

    Amp + preamp for Senn HD650+E935

    What I have now.   Xonar Essence STX Sennheiser HD650 Sennheiser E935 M-Audio Bx5a Deluxe M-Audio SBX10     I'm looking to solve 3 problems. I outlined them in the picture. I would like to have a physical knob to adjust the volume on my headphones and speakers. Separate...
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    • asus-xonar-essence-one desktop-amps headphone-amplifiers headphones little-dot-mk-iv little-dot-mk-v sennheiser-hd-650-headphones
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
  10. real2104

    Need help finding a good pair of headphones...

    Hey everyone (first post)   Sorry if I missed the 'I need help choosing...' thread - but I didn't see one so I thought I'd post here.   I'm not an audiophile by any means, but recently I decided I've had enough of listening to music through my onboard sound card + $60 creative headset...
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    • asus-xonar-essence-one audio-technica-ath-ad700 headphones over-ear sennheiser-hd-518 sennheiser-hd-595-headphones
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Headphones (full-size)
  11. dclaz

    Need suggestions for PC/Desk speakers and DAC solution

    Hey guys, I've finally decided that I can spend some cash and get a nice audio set up for my computer. I'm looking at spending around 1k for a good audio solution. Note that I'm in Australia and we don't get quite as good value as the rest of the world :(    I'm keen on getting an external DAC...
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    • audioengine-d1-premium-24-bit-dac audioengine-a5-powered-multimedia-speaker-system-black schiit-modi swan-t200b maverick-audio-tubemagic-d1 cambridge-audio-azur-dacmagic-plus krk-rp5g2-rokit-g2-5in-powered-studio-monitor-single-speaker asus-xonar-essence-one swan-m200mkiii sennheiser-hd-650-headphones
    • Replies: 35
    • Forum: Computer Audio
  12. gdourado

    Xonar One vs E09k + E17?

    Hello, How are you? I have a question for you guys. :) I currently have a Fiio E17 connected to my iMac. I am thinking about upgrading my desktop setup to better feed my Mad Dogs once they arrive. I would also like to get some monitor speakers down the line. I listen to 90% Alac  lossless...
  13. Uusitalo

    Which headphones for the Asus Essence One?

    Hey everyone, I’m looking into buying new headphones and would be grateful if you could push me in the right direction, since I'm fairly new to hi-fi audio. My current system is a Native Instruments audio2DJ soundcard and Sennheiser HD215 headphones. They have good pumping bass and overall...
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    • beyerdynamic-dt-990-600-ohm akg-k-702-headphones audio-technica-ath-a900x-art-monitor-headphones-japan-import philips-fidelio-x1 audio-technica-ath-pro700-mk2 akg-k271-mkii-headphones asus-xonar-essence-one
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Headphones (full-size)
  14. Renzero

    Asus Essence One Audio skip and pop noise

    Hi guys, I am new here. I recently just bought an Asus essence one (non-muses) upon hooking into my laptop USB 3.0 port, windows 8 is able detect the device straight away which is great. I updated the driver with the latest available from Asus website, and make sure that the essence firmwares...
  15. ASUS Xonar Essence One

    ASUS Xonar Essence One

    Digital music sources are an important source for audiophiles. Catering to the needs of the user, the ASUS Xonar team launches its first hi-fi USB DAC, the Xonar Essence One, and commits to subvert the low quality digital music stereotype. It is the industry-leading, high-end USB DAC with the...
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