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  1. G

    DAC/amps with independent headphone and analog output levels?

    I'm trying to come up with a list of DAC/amp combination units which allow headphone volume to be controlled independently from the analog output level. It's fine if the analog output level is fixed (at the usual 2V unbalanced, 4V balanced). I want to connect dynamic headphones to this unit, and...
    • gepardcv
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    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: Dedicated Source Components
  2. ALRAINBOW

    Best amp DAC for hd800

    Looking for good non portable DAC amp for my iem,s and hd800 cans I would like it to have coax,opticle and USB And possible DAC output alone or amp alone. Something neutral Price up to 2k Advise please
    • ALRAINBOW
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    • mytek-192-dac grace-design-m903-reference-headphone-amplifier-dac sennheiser-hd-800-headphones dacs benchmark-dac-1-hdr-preamplifier-dac-headphone-amp-silver
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Dedicated Source Components
  3. DjAmTraX

    Grace Design M903 vs. Benchmark DAC1 HDR?

    Has anyone compared the two units?  Which is a better headphones amp?
    • DjAmTraX
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    • benchmark-dac1-usb grace-design-m903-reference-headphone-amplifier-dac headphone-amplifiers desktop-amps benchmark-dac-1-hdr-preamplifier-dac-headphone-amp-silver
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
  4. Lord Chaos

    Music Outside of My Head

    For most of the 1970s I was on something of a quest to get the best sound I could. I listened to many speakers, amps and sources. Having more time than money at the time, I did more research than buying. The final system, before various moves drove me to downscale, used a Thorens TD-125...
  5. Tassie Devil

    Is there a better DAC/Headphone amp than the benchmark DAC1 for $USD1000?

    A friend is so impressed with my Sennheiser 800s he intends to buy a pair for himself.  However I'm perplexed about what to advise him on for his digital out of the CDP.   I have a Benchmark DAC1 myself but spent a mint on improving it with spectacular results but it is unlikely I can...
    • Tassie Devil
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    • benchmark-dac-1-pre-preamplifier-dac-headphone-amp headphone-amplifiers dacs benchmark-dac-1-hdr-preamplifier-dac-headphone-amp-silver benchmark benchmark-dac-1-black
    • Replies: 47
    • Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
  6. Tassie Devil

    Benchmark DAC1 vs Firestone Audio Fubar IV Plus DAC - Headphone Amplifier

    This question is being asked so I can advise a friend more intelligently so any info on the Firestone in particular would be appreciated.   I have a modded Benchmark DAC 1 feeding into Sennheiser HD800 headphones & the results are brilliant.  However my friend is a little more dollar...
    • Tassie Devil
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    • benchmark-dac-1-pre-preamplifier-dac-headphone-amp headphone-amplifiers audiophile-products-fubar-iv-plus-silver-usb-dac-headphone-amplifier firestone-audio benchmark-dac-1-hdr-preamplifier-dac-headphone-amp-silver benchmark benchmark-dac-1-black
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
  7. Theiresias

    current: emu 0202, Sennheiser HD 580 - DAC1 or HD800 next?

    Hi!   I was planning on a significant update on my current setup (E-MU 0202 + Sennheiser HD 580)   I am willing to spend around 1000 € (1300 $). Two products have caught my eye with respect to value and quality: the Benchmark DAC1 and the Sennheiser HD 800 (I love soundstage and...
    • Theiresias
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    • benchmark-dac-1-black benchmark-dac-1-hdr-preamplifier-dac-headphone-amp-silver benchmark-dac-1-pre-preamplifier-dac-headphone-amp emu-0202-usb-2-0-audio-interface headphones sennheiser-hd-580 sennheiser-hd-800-headphones
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Headphones (full-size)
  8. cotdt

    Hotrodding the X-Fi: A Layman's Guide (No 56k)

    The X-Fi is without question the best gaming card, but the sound quality is average at best. As someone who is used to high end external DACs with discrete output, to me the sound quality of the X-Fi can be best described as "low-fi". But rest assured X-Fi owners, we can make it far better! I...
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    • Replies: 2,193
    • Forum: Computer Audio
  9. jesk

    Want to improve audio quality!

    Hi :-)   want to improve my audio quality at home. Having as source 96/24 BD Prime Network/BR Player. Digital to analog conversion is done by Arcam AVR600 which is also the amplifier. Sometimes I'am also using the Arcam as network-player because of its possibilty to get audio stream directly...
    • jesk
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    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Computer Audio
  10. shawnd2030

    new to the DAC scene

    So after lurking about this this site for a few days I have come to realize I need a DAC.  My situation: For simplicity's sake lets say I only listen to music via the computer, like say very decent Macbook + 320mp3 -> headphone jack -> "Bose Around-Ear Headphones" So I have been making a...
    • shawnd2030
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    • benchmark-dac-1-pre-preamplifier-dac-headphone-amp firestone-audio-fubar-2-usb-dac amp-dacs musical-fidelity-v-dac-upsampling-digital-to-analog-audio-converter emu-0202-usb-2-0-audio-interface audinst-hud-mx1 benchmark-dac-1-hdr-preamplifier-dac-headphone-amp-silver musiland-monitor-02-us benchmark-dac-1-black
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Computer Audio
  11. majid

    Benchmark DAC1 now available with USB

    I got an email from them announcing an updated DAC1 with 24/96 USB input: http://www.benchmarkmedia.com/eupdate They claim no special drivers (e.g. ASIO) are required for it. You pay dearly for the privilege of USB, though, an extra $300... Quote: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE...
    • majid
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    • benchmark-dac-1-pre-preamplifier-dac-headphone-amp usb-audio dacs benchmark-dac-1-hdr-preamplifier-dac-headphone-amp-silver benchmark benchmark-dac-1-black
    • Replies: 3,057
    • Forum: Computer Audio
  12. Benchmark - DAC-1 -HDR - Preamplifier / DAC / Headphone Amp SILVER

    Benchmark - DAC-1 -HDR - Preamplifier / DAC / Headphone Amp SILVER

    Benchmark's DAC1 HDR is an all-in-one reference-quality stereo preamplifier which also includes the company's critically claimed digital-to-analog converter and premium headphone amp. This stereo preamp brings together all the best features and performance of the award-winning DAC1 family with...
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