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  1. shenzhenaudio

    TOPPING D90 MQA ---AK4499 AK4118 Full Balanced DAC Bluetooth 5.0

    High-Quality Chips: AK4499 is AKM's flagship model. With current output architecture and 4-channel design. The D90 MQA parallels the channels of the AK4499 in pairs for better performance. High-Resolution Music: With the support of AK4499 and XMOS XU216. D90 MQA can support 32bit768kHz and...
  2. Lindemann Musicbook Source V4

    Lindemann Musicbook Source V4

    The following descriptions have been sourced from Lindemann product page. The circuitry of the Musicbook SOURCE has been designed around the high-performance streaming platform and fine-tuned for optimum sound quality. In the digital-analog converter of the Musicbook SOURCE we use one of the...
    • Gowla
    • Head Gear item
    • dac head amp player streamer
    • Reviews: 1
    • Category: DACs
  3. FiiO Q5s -Flagship Bluetooth DAC & AMP, Dual AK4493 DAC chips, Amplifier Module AM3E with 2.5/3.5/4.4mm Output, USB/Bluetooth/SPDIF/Line Input

    FiiO Q5s -Flagship Bluetooth DAC & AMP, Dual AK4493 DAC chips, Amplifier Module AM3E with 2.5/3.5/4.4mm Output, USB/Bluetooth/SPDIF/Line Input

    The Q5s Bluetooth DSD-Capable DAC and Headphone Amplifier from FiiO continues to use the interchangeable amp module design of its predecessor, the Q5, and is fully compatible with FiiO amp modules for enhanced sound and outputs. The Q5s offers high-fidelity audio on the go and packs a multitude...
  4. Aune S6 PRO DAC / Balanced Headphone AMP

    Aune S6 PRO DAC / Balanced Headphone AMP

    dual amps can drive almost any headphones. 32bit 768k / 512 dsd all you need with excellent dynamics usb / coaxial, aes, optical inputs variable line out, so the Aune S6 Pro is suitable as a preamplifier !! AKM 4497 chipset 2 channel on amps. usb supports 32 / 768K DSD512 coaxial suppert 32...
    • Dobrescu George
    • Head Gear item
    • aune dac desktop gaming headphone amplifier s6pro soundstage wide xlr
    • Reviews: 2
    • Category: Amp/DACs
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    Hugo Chord 2 Vs Chord Mojo

    Hello, I have read several different comparisons between the 2 dacs, but I am puzzled at some of the information that I have read. Some users claim that the Mojo offers a sound that is comparable, or even better than that of the Hugo Chord 2. I live in a rural area where there are no hi end...
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    Dragonfly Cobalt and Surround sound

    Hello I’m new here, I do not know a lot about this topic (how formats and audio processing work). So, will you please include the basic’s in your comments. I own a Dragonfly Cobalt (USB DAC) and use B&W P9 for music (laptop and IPhone). I also really enjoy watching movies & TV-shows. I...
  7. shenzhenaudio

    YuLong DAART Aquila II DAC Amplifier

    YuLong reveals the 2nd version of Aquila, it's on pre-sale status. More information is below. Aquila II Full FPGA digital signal low jitter processing module, YULONG JIC (fitter and Interfacing Control) YULONG JIC digital signal reception, low noise clock synchronization FIFO buffer, 2 level...
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    NEED Advice for a good audio setup to use my fidelio x2hr with v-moda boom pro

    Hello, first post here! I have just bought a v-moda boom pro mic and a pair of fidelio X2HR. When i plug it on my motherboard integrated audio, the cans sounds decent but the mic is absolute hot garbage, with very low volume and high static noise. On other pc, the mic sounds good. I really need...
  9. P

    Dac+Amp or combo for Focal Elear

    Hi I'm looking for a dac and amp stack or combo for my Focal Elear to connect with PC with USB. Currently i am using Asus Xonar Essence STX II. I mostly prefer crystal clear sound, I like to hear every detail but still enjoy the music. If that helps i am listening to rock, metal and 80s...
  10. RimuruTempestIRL

    Getting an DAC or downgrade to wireless headset?

    So i was planning to get Steelseries Arctis 7 for COD Warzone and BFV because these AAA titles supports and Needs 7.1VSS for best experience but then i came across this Creative Sound Blaster G3 and G6 i have a few question , hope people here could answer me my current setup is GSP500 from...
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    FiiO BTR5 with Apple products

    I just got the FiiO BTR5 in the mail today - first impressions from this beginner audiophile are that it’s a powerful little guy. Unfortunately, I’m quickly realizing that it’s somewhat limited in its performance when paired with Apple products (iPhone 8 and 2017 iMac). Don’t get me wrong, it...
  12. Dobrescu George

    EarMen TR-Amp - Donald DAC - USB DAC - Preamp - Headphone Amp – Battery powered, ES9038Q2M, 400mW, 3700mA Battery, MQA rendering, SNR +128dB SNR A-Weighted (Discussion Thread Earmen)

    Hello everyone. I'm bad at making threads. But could not find any for TR-AMP. PLS erase this if it already existed. I am just copying the information about TR-AMP in this first post USB DAC - Preamp - Headphone Amp – Battery powered All audio formats PCM 32bit/384kHz, MQA and native...
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    Schiit Stack

    Hi there I must say I am really new to this and I read the last week a lot about different recommendation and variation of AMPs and DACs, especially from Schiit. Over the past months was looking for a sweet deal for the dt1990 (first headphone at all) and I just got them several days ago. As...
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    DAC dongle options to pair with AKG702

    Hi everyone, I am new here. I am a bit of a newbie with headphones. I make music, and for a long time in the past I mostly used monitors. Recently I switched over to using headphones and bought a pair of AKG 702 on the recommendation of their flat sound. I do most of the composing and tracking...
  15. EarStudio HUD100

    EarStudio HUD100

    HUD100 is the most compact and the first audio DAC to adopt ARM Cortex processor and MEMS oscillator to implement our proprietary algorithm and minimize jitter.
    • crabdog
    • Head Gear item
    • amp dac earstudio hud100
    • Reviews: 9
    • Category: Amp/DACs
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    Newbie getting started advice- Amps , tube vs solid state

    Ok, so I’m really getting into headphones and want opinions advice as to what to choose. I have discovered the beauty of Roon and Qobuz and all things HD. I want to use a dac/amplifier at my desk. But I’m confused by the many tube headphone amps. I’m an Electronics systems designer, so...
  17. SW1X Audio Design: DAC II

    SW1X Audio Design: DAC II

    From the SW1X site: SW1X Audio Design - DAC II Performance Level 2 D to A Converter DAC II is based on 2 x PCM56 DACs with more sophisticated power supplies and powerful 6N6P/6N30P/5687/E182CC valve output stage with 6X5GT (or GZ34/5Y3/5R4 as an option) valve rectification. The DAC has a...
    • chrisdrop
    • Head Gear item
    • dac nos dac tube dac
    • Comments: 4
    • Reviews: 1
    • Category: DACs
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    Sound blasterx g6 pop/crack issue

    I bought the g6 a few months ago (used with pc and headphone) but only a few days back I started noticing this issue during games/movies: There is a small but audible pop sound occuring very randomly (every 10-20 minutes or so). I don't have this problem on another usb dac/amp I own. Both the g6...
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    Sound blasterx g6 pop/crack issue

    I bought the g6 a few months ago (used with pc and headphone) but only a few days back I started noticing this issue during games/movies: There is a small but audible pop sound occuring very randomly (every 10-20 minutes or so). I don't have this problem on another usb dac/amp I own. Both the g6...
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    Need recommendations/help

    Hello I am new to high quality audio so please forgive my ignorance. I am looking to get headphones, dac, and amp. My usage is 90% gaming 10% media consumption(youtube, netflix, twitch, etc). I want headphones that are closed/noise canceling. I also want them to be very good for competitive...
  21. Pinkomeno

    Aune X1S volume problem

    Hello, fellow readers! Did you ever had this sort of problem? "Windows Volume: 20%; AMP knob: 9 O' Clock; Volume pressure measured by a calibrated UMIK-1: 120 DBs" Like *** I can't listen to it at all, it's so loud I think I'm going stupid here. All my previous listening was by listening...
  22. Z

    iPod Classic Generation vs iPod Touch 4th gen DAC?

    Hi all, I've used an iPod Touch 4th gen as my portable player for many years. It's getting on in age, and I'd like to replace it with another iPod (personal preference). I use the headphone jack and my headphones include the Philips SHP9500, Audio-Technica M50X (soon to get M40X as well), and...
  23. Kazz123

    Have good DACs become considerably cheaper in 20 years?

    I have recently seen an Apogee Mini-Dac, released around the year 2000 for ~1000$, sold for around 200$. I'm not sure how to gauge whether or not that price is low or high by modern standards. Of course, back in early 00-s a DAC that supports 192kHz streaming over USB was a huge deal. These...
  24. Young MkIII DAC/preamplifier

    Young MkIII DAC/preamplifier

    Download the Android app to control the Young MkIII from The Young MkIII gives you total control of the music flowing from your sources to the amplifier and then to the speakers. With a wealth of input channels and extensive control options, you have always full command on your audio system...
    • Dobrescu George
    • Head Gear item
    • dac made in italy metallic preamp soundstage young mkiii dac/preamplifier
    • Reviews: 1
    • Category: DACs
  25. Tempotec Sonata iDSD Plus

    Tempotec Sonata iDSD Plus

    • cqtek
    • Head Gear item
    • amp balanced battery dac portable usb
    • Reviews: 1
    • Category: Amp/DACs
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