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  1. T

    Topping DX3 Pro + vs Ifi Zen Dac V2

    Hello everyone! I have a pair of Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro (250Ohm) and in search of a good Dac/amp or a Dac + Amp Combo with a maximum budget of around 200€. From what I found the Topping DX3 Pro + and Ifi Zen Dac V2 are the best choices, but now which one should i choose, and why? If you have...
  2. M

    What is the most suited distortion for each component?

    I've been passively absorbing a good amount of music listening and hifi gear info for just over a few months through listening to youtube reviews in the background, discussions and reading reading reviews and comments on such. Seems like some enthusiasts like to reference science to justify...
  3. B

    please please help me out - 6xx + pc38x , need dac and amp.

    Hi friends, I'm been on a two-month search for the perfect DAC and amp for my new 6xx. I'm so tired, and the fact that I'll have to pay high taxes and quite a few shipping fees for SCHIIT products, make it even more painful. I have 6xx and Drop PC38x for gaming with a built-in microphone. what...
  4. Cyrus ONE Cast Smart Amplifier

    Cyrus ONE Cast Smart Amplifier

    With ONE Cast you can stream music in high-quality directly from your phone using Spotify, Deezer, Amazon Music, Apple Music, Qobuz, Tidal – in fact, almost any streaming service over Wi-Fi. If you have voice assistant smart speakers on the same Wi-Fi network, you can use voice commands to send...
  5. KHADAS

    Khadas Tea - World's First MagSafe Headphone Amplifier for Smartphones

    Dear Community! It is with great joy and anticipation that we announce the upcoming launch of our latest hi-fi audio product the ‘Tea’, an ultra-slim high-resolution headphone amplifier for smartphones. This portable amplifier features the high-performance ESS ES9281AC Pro DAC, as well as LDAC...
  6. Aune X1s GT

    Aune X1s GT

    A Classic Revisited Aune is a pioneer brand with a huge range of desktop as well as portable audio gear. The latest X1s GT is a revamped version of their classic X1 series of desktop DAC/AMPs, the 8th generation of the same. It brings an improved PLL digital clock technology and also an ability...
  7. E

    HD600 amp/dac upgrade

    Hello everyone, I wanted to ask you, what you think of my rig and what you would upgrade from it. Also, can you tell me if I am ruining everything with a component from my rig? I have 300$ to spend in upgrades. Here‘s my current setup: Sennheiser HD600 Fiio Q3 (as a dac, connected via usb)...
  8. smsl mandy

    SMSL M500 MKII DAC MQA ES9038PRO DAC Decoder & Headphone Amplifier

    SMSL M500 MKII DAC MQA ES9038PRO DAC Decoder & Headphone Amplifier Click for more: https://hifi-express.com/products/smsl-m500-mkii-dac-mqa-es9038pro-dac Descriptions: Ten years of ingenuity, with professional technology and attitude, present you with a high-quality auditory banquet. M5O0MKII...
  9. smsl mandy

    SMSL D300 Decoder ROHM BD34301EKV Bluetooth 5.0 DAC

    SMSL D300 Decoder ROHM BD34301EKV Bluetooth 5.0 DAC made by the ROHM BD34301EKV Chip. Click for more: https://hifi-express.com/products/smsl-d300-decoder-dac Brand Name: S.M.S.L Model Number: D300 DAC Chip: Flagship Rohm’s Flagship BD34301EKV DAC chip Inputs: USB/Optical/Coaxial/Bluetooth...
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    DAC/AMP Recommendations

    Hello! I've just recently finished a transaction to get my hands on a pair of OG Focal Clears from another Head-Fier here, and I've been thinking about source/DAC/AMP stuff to pair with it. As Christmas time is coming up, what would you guys in the Head-Fi community recommend for a DAC/AMP for...
  11. S.M.S.L SU-6/SH-6 DAC/amp combo

    S.M.S.L SU-6/SH-6 DAC/amp combo

    SMSL SU-6 Desktop Mini HiFi Audio DAC Features: - Mini size design, very suitable for desktop use; - CNC integrated milling process, simple and stylish; - ESS Technology high-end D/A chip ES9038Q2M; - Qualcomm latest Bluetooth chip supports LDAC 24bit/96kHz, APTX/HD, SBC, AAC; - 4x high-end dual...
  12. L

    Ground loop isolator help please

    Hi there, I'm Lewis I recently got into the audio hobby and I'm happy to be a part of this community of experts and other people who share the love for the hobby. I haven't made an introduction on the forum for that as I am desperate to get help from people on this site asap! Please read the...
  13. Hegel Super DAC

    Hegel Super DAC

    Hear what your headphones actually sounds like, with the new Hegel headphone amplifier. Milled out of one solid piece of brushed aluminum, it is a beautiful piece on its own, but the real beauty lies in the sound. Simply connect the SUPER to your computer, connect your headphones to the SUPER...
  14. lostone88

    Looking for a good portble headphone DAC and IEM for my Samsung tab s7 plus

    I was looking at the dragonfly red and theTHX Onyx USB DAC + Preamp or is there a better alternative? Budget £190 What earphones would be a good choice, my budget is £300-500. I listen to heavy metal and rock (it needs to be good for movies too) Thanks.
  15. Matthew Willims

    Musician Audio Aquarius R2R DAC

    Ok, I thought I'd start up this thread for discussion of the Musician Aquarius R2R DAC. I've had mine burning in for a few days now. Upon first turning on, it sound broken.... Your average $30 DAC off eBay sounded better. After 4 days it is in many respects rivaling my previous Mutec MC3+USB +...
  16. lostone88

    Is there much point in using a DAC/AMP on a Samsung tab S7 plus for music (and movies)

    I have been eyeing the iBasso DC series or the E1DA series to use with my KZ ZS10 Pro in Ear Monitor Earbuds, I am confused in what one to get iBasso has DC01-05. i listen to a lot of heavy metal and rock. E1DA has these...
  17. B

    DD ddHiFi TC35 Pro, Tempotec Sonata E44 or iBasso DC05 ?

    Hello, I would like to buy one DAC for my phone and Sennheiser earphone. I am considering DD ddHiFi TC35 Pro, Tempotec Sonata E44 or iBasso DC05. Would you please recommend one? Any help will be appreciated.
  18. J

    What should i get for Sennheiser HD800s

    help i would like to get these but dont know where to start
  19. TOPPING E50 DAC + L50 Headphone Amplifier Combo

    TOPPING E50 DAC + L50 Headphone Amplifier Combo

  20. J

    NEED HELP! LINSOUL TIN HiFi T2 Pro

    Would these earphones be good paired with this dac? Earphones: https://www.amazon.co.uk/LINSOUL-T2-Dynamic-Earphones-Detachable-transparent/dp/B07HQQ9T6D?th=1 Dac...
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    Best SS amp money can buy for HD650

    Hello All, I've searched quite a lot and although I see some treads on HD800s I am having a hard time finding a TOTL amp for the HD650 for the type of use I plan for those headphones. My idea is as following. I am planning to go for a Abyss 1266TC and a Formula S/Powerman for music. Favorite...
  22. zbielak

    Questyle CMA Fifteen — Official Thread

    Evolution never stops. We as humans have never stopped questing, and neither should a true flagship device. As the culmination of 15 years of research, and with groundbreaking performance, we present you our newest flagship DAC & headphone amplifier: — The CMA Fifteen — commemorating the...
  23. AuneAudio

    New Release | aune BU2 DAC with Headphone Amplifier | Simply Great Sounding.

    BU2, the DAC with headphone amp that satisfies your ears. ☞ Details: http://en.auneaudio.com/index.php?s=Home/Article/detail/id/514.html ☞ Price: 299 USD ☞ Find your local distributors: http://en.auneaudio.com/Home/Article/lists/category/68.html
  24. HiBy FC5

    HiBy FC5

    Audio specifications Port 4.4mm balanced headphone port Output Level 2Vrms @32Ω Output Power 125mW+125mW @32Ω THD+N 0.0015% SNR 114dB Crosstalk rejection 71dB Frequency response 20-90kHz Specifications Name HiBy FC5 Dimensions 58*22*12 mm Weight 22.5g Chipsets used ES9281...
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    Need recommendations for headphone DAC and AMP

    More looking to learn what is good at each price point (just going for sound accuracy and ability to drive higher impedance headphones for whenever I get them), and what the differences are when you go up a tier. Budget is probably 2k or less combined, but maybe flexible if it's really...
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