So I want to upgrade my desktop Amp/Dac combo (Fiio E9 & E7) and I'd like the Head-fi community to help me with my decision   Shopping around, these two are the ones caught my attention: Audinst Hud mx-1 and Maverick Audio's Tubemagic D1. They both have great reviews here, good...

Any opinions on how is the line out on the Audinst HUD-MX1?  I am considering this for use with a pair of powered monitors like the Airmotiv 4s and Sennheiser 598 and will be listening via speakers about half the time.   Does the line out sound as good as the headphone out or is there a...

  Audinst, makers of the popular HUD-mx1 and AMP_HP units, released a new device recently called the HUD-mini. It's even smaller than the mx1, and sells for a lower price too ($129).   Audinst website   eBay store   DESIGN I've had this little guy in for review for a while but...

I was thinking of getting the Valhalla amp as I heard it was one of the best at this price range, but I need a DAC as well. Considering my budget is quite tight, what would be better, the Valhalla with a budget DAC like the FiiO E10 or a different combination/2-in-1?

Hey there.   Here comes my current setup: Mac -> Audinst HUD-MX1 (DAC + AMP) -> Audeze LCD-2r2   Now I bought an Violectric V200 so the new setup looks like the following: Mac -> Audinst HUD-MX1 (DAC) -> V200 (AMP) -> Audeze LCD-2r2   But: I can't notice ANY difference between...

Hi , any recommendation for the following combination for listening music ( Mp3's 320 bitrate and Flac ) from my desktop. I have just purchased the Akg K550 headphones with Audinst HUD-mx1 Hi-Fi USB as a DAC. I was thinking about the Matrix M-stage amp but i don't know how if it pairs good...

I have finally realized that it will take time before I can afford the system I have been researching and really dream of  - so I need to find a good compromise until I start making the big bucks ;-)    I have looked at:   HD598 Q701 HE-400 HE-4 K550 DT880 DT990   What...

Hi guys, been a lurker here for a while, and finally made an account today :)   after reading about the fischer fa-011's on this site, I picked some up, very pleased, far more engaging than my ad700's they replaced.   im currently looking for a new dac/amp to replace the Fiio E10 im...

After researching which DAC to get for my Imac 27" iv noticed that just about any entry level DAC (in the 200-350USD) review is primarily referring to the SQ with headphones.    I personally will use my DAC (Audinst HUD MX1, which will arrive today yay!) with my PC speakers, as i only own a...

Hey guys, ive just got a couple of questions about possibly adding a DAC to my home setup, ive searched a bit through the forums but all of the threads i see are people going from right out of their computers to looking at DACs. I'm having trouble trying to figure out if adding a DAC will...

Hey guys,  I am new here but not new to audio, however I am by no means an audiophile. I want to upgrade my current of Insignia 6.5" bookshelf NS-B2111 with a Old Denon receiver. My Source is a Macbook pro. I probably cant audition the equipment before I buy so I would be basing my decision from...

Hi,   Im looking for a USB DAC/AMP under $200. It needs to work with Mac OSX. I'll be using a pair of ATH-M50s with it.      Thanks!

As the title suggests, I'm looking for a portable amp that has the same sound technicalities (or better) than the O2 amp.   I know the O2 officially is portable, but I'm looking for an amp to stack my DX50 on.  The JDS C5 forms a very nice stack with the DX50, but I'm not convinced about its...

I have a big dilemma on my hands. I am trying to get a good nice hi-fi setup for listening to lossless audio files. Without getting into the nitty gritty, I plan to use a min-itx computer as my source of totally lossless files as a standalone unit (i.e. no networking at all). I want to send the...

I need a usb dac for my PC and to be used together with NuForce NE-600X IEM. I currently do not have an amp so I guess the setup will be: PC>DAC>IEM   also planning on using it with my phone (but I guess connectors can do that)    hifimediy/stoner acoustics?

ive had the ath m50's for a while now, and im just not feeling them like i thought i would.... i listen to almost anything from electronica to country. but when im listening to my headphones its mostly electronica. so it needs to sound good for that.... i dont have an amp, and would prefer not...

Anybody ever tried both? which one is better for K701's? Thanks! 

Probably a question that gets asked quite a bit here, but oh well. I currently have a quite large and expensive hifi system (Xindak XA6950 amp, PSB Imagine 6T speakers and an XTZ 99 W10.16 subwoofer) but for many reasons I am considering selling this and getting something both smaller and...

Will I notice a great difference between MacBook Pro Early 2011 > Sennheiser HD 598 and MacBook Pro Early 2011 > Audinst HUD-MX1 > Sennheiser HD 598 ? The HD598s don't require that much amp, while they do have a impedance bump in the bass area It would be nice if an amp would noticeably...

Hey guys; it feels great to be back on the forums!   I'm now in the market to upgrade my computer audio. Since I already have some decent headphones, I'd now like to upgrade my computer audio hardware.   It can be desktop or portable, either is fine. I'd like a DAC/amp combo or two...

Hey everyone,   So I recently got a Denon D5000 and I'm looking to upgrade my DAC from the FiiO E7 that I currently have. I am trying to decide if it is worth upgrading to something else that is up to $150. Ideally it will be closer to $120, but I can stretch up to $150 if necessary. I don't...

I want to buy a speaker for my new room in college, and I find one which apparently is real good, but require an amp   http://news.cnet.com/8301-13645_3-20005175-47.html   I wonder if my hud-mx1 can drive it??   thank you very much in advance

Where on the PCB is the jumper for changing the MX1's gain setting? Thanks.

I recently read that you should max the volume in Windows (If your dac doesn't bypass it altogether) in order to get the full bitstream to your dac. I've been using my dac with the Windows volume at whatever level it happened to be at which is usually around 50%. So I gave it a shot with the...

Have anyone tried C&C BH?