I would like to hear from anyone who's heard both of these mini DACs. I love the D3 but issues are slowly developing and I need a widely available replacement as the D3 has been EOL for a long time. The D3 has an AK4396 and the DAC3 has an ESS ES9281A Pro. There are different DACs from...

New lurker here, just getting into this word! I've always loved music (mostly metal), now I'm just slightly less poor so I can enjoy it even more with a little bit of gear. Quick question for the folks who've been in this world for a while and may have a rudder adjustment for my research. What's...

Hi Everyone I noticed this has been discussed via https://www.head-fi.org/threads/audioengine-d1-clicking-and-popping-when-my-memory-is-too-low.633734/ But could do with some help as to free up memory regarding what processes in Windows 10 Version 1803 OS Build 17134,407. It seems my Philips...

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This isn't gonna be like one of my previous reviews. It's a belated re-review of the Audioengine D2 DAC, which I believe I posted to Computer Audio where it didn't belong last December 2016, and it may have been moved to this forum and subsequently lost somehow. It was pointed out as missing...

Hi Head-Fiers, I'm looking for the best portable DAC/AMP in the price range of around $100-200. I've been looking into getting the Audioquest Dragonfly and getting a separate amp or no amp at all. I've also looked in the Audioengine D3 or the new Fiio E17k but I can't find much on the E17k...

i use the pc for : gaming/music/movies   there is no main use, i use the 3 of them pretty much   i have: audigy se amp http://audio-database.com/TechnicsPanasonic/amp/su-c04-e.html speakers:http://www.thevintageknob.org/technics-SB-F1.html (click on spec bottom left corner)   i...

Hi guys!   Need advise on a portable AMP + DAC for my IEM. Using the Final Audio Design Adagio III.  Mostly will be using with my computer. I heard that some amps can improve the soundstage and that would go well with my IEM. I might upgrade to the Etymotic Research ER or Audio Technica...

I have a laptop on my bed that I use a lot to web browse and watch movies on while relaxing. I used to have a pair of old sony bookshelf speakers to boost the sound quality but the internal connections went bad and I decided I would try and find a new set rather then fix them, so here I am. I am...

So I am very new to this and I picked up the Logitec z2300 system for christmas a year or two back and I am curious how bad I did at the uneducated buy. At the time it was 120 new on amazon they have since stopped production on them and the price seems to be all over the place. So far as sound...

Hi everyone. I am looking for a set of computer speakers for my macbook pro (Terrible, but it's all I have to work with). I mostly listen to alternative rock and rap/hip hop. I try to get all my audio at 320 or FLAC. I don't have an amp or an upgraded soundcard, but I would be willing to get...

Most of my listening lately has been through my Audioengine A5's and I'm wondering if anyone has any experience getting a noticable bump in SQ and with what outside equipment? I still do headphones, but won't bother listing what I have as I'm not bound to what I do have and as I said all...

Headphone Amplifier: Burr-Brown/TI OPA2134       http://audioengineusa.com/Store/Audioengine-N22#overview   Interesting multi-purpose amp.  Makes a point that it drives grados well in the FAQ       FA

Is it just me, or is it incredibly hard to find a cheap FM Tuner (not A/V receiver) these days? Anyone has any to suggest? Something cheap that will allow me to pick up local radio stations, budget <SGD50.

Just ordered myself a uDAC, and it'll be paired with headphones and my Audioengine 5s. My questions are: If I'm just connecting the A5s to my MBP via the uDAC, is it better/does it matter whether I output from the uDAC via the headphone jack, or should I be using the uDAC RCA out to a 3.5mm into...

i just got my audioengine a2, and they sound great, but they're a bit lacking in the bass department. I just want a subwoofer to add that extra thump that im looking for. I mainly use the a2's for movies when friends come over. Otherwise, I have my hd650's for music. My room is relatively small...

Hi im going into my second year of college and am looking for a speaker set up (or atleast to start a speaker set up). I went last year without brining my logetech z-2200 and i am mad about that (and now they are broken!).    I was thinking about getting bose compainion 5. but i looked more...

Hello everyone,   It seems long posts don't garner much interest, so I'll keep it short and simple this time. Besides a soundcard from Asus or Auzentech, what are my options for an external dac/amp or dac+amp for driving HD600's, along with SRH840's and my Audioengines? That in itself...

  My trusty vintage Pioneer stereo is finally on the outs, which puts me in the market for a new setup.  I was going to have it repaired, but the cost of the repair is the same as a new stereo receiver.  Also, I am looking to upgrade my speakers.  My total budget is about $1000, so I thought...

Hi,   I am just wondering if anyone is using a similar setup to this below or has any recommendations for the following setup:     PC > WAV > Ultra Desktop Amp (via Kimper Kable USB) > HD650's (Cardas) & Audioengine A5's I am looking to keep my costs under $2K including the amp...

Last few weeks I've been thinking of buying an A5 for my desktop. My room is kinda small and I have a small desk but I have a ipod nano 8gb so I can use it in other rooms too. It's very expensive in my country so I'm trying to decide. To they sound that good as the review or they are just...

I got my Audioengine A5 yesterday and I'm having a hard time telling the difference using FLAC files on that and my old Klipsch Promedia. I'm not really an audiophile and have a pretty simple setup of PC -> Xonar DX -> Speakers. Can anyone recommend a part of or instrument in a song that would...

Hello Everyone,   Speakers:   AudioEngine A5   http://www.amazon.com/Audioengine-Powered-Multimedia-Speaker-System/dp/B000OABTPQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&m=A3LJ5WMKNRFKQS&s=electronics&qid=1277170413&sr=1-1   Receiver:  Yamaha RX-V467BL 5.1 Channel 525 Watt AV Receiver...