dedicated-source-components

I just bought a RX-773 NEWCASTLE SHERWOOD Receiver. Do you know what DAC it uses? 96Khz or 192Khz? 24 or 32 bit? I looked everywhere. I heard that my model is better than the cheaper RX-772 bc its 400W and has high specs. I really am confused and just want a good 2 channel stereo receiver with...

I've tried finding the proper comparison of the two, but I can't seem to find a decisive answer. Which will work better for a desktop DAC at the 100-200$ price point. I've been looking at the HRT Music Streamer II and the FIIO E17. If I am able to use the SPDIF capabilities of my PC, the...

I'm thinking of a getting a DAC + headphone amplifier as long as I can both for under $2000. For the maximum price I've observed there are quite a few options - Benchmark, Grace m903, etc. But there are other interesting options like the Schiit entry combo in Asgard + Bifrost and higher level...

Firstly, totally confuses me whether this belongs in computer audio or dedicated source components as USB DACs are computer components and sources :P   What happens when you regularly playback material that is 44.1khz (audio) and 48khz (video)? Do you need to change the sample rate in...

Hi, I was wondering what audio interfaces or DAC's is the best investment around 500 usd. I will be using it with the lcd 2 r2 for producing music. I was thinking of Benchmark DAC1 but after some thought I thought it was a little too expensive, any recommendations?

Hello. I am looking for a solution to some SQT problems that have plagued me since I first received the unit. I'm think it's just a limitation of the processor, but I wanted to see if anyone else had an idea about how to fix it.   I have a SQT (with latest firmware) using a USB attached...

DAC in question vs STX http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00007JO2V/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i00   so i have some $60 DAC i used for my PS3 in the past to get headphone out before i got my HD650. i've used the STX as a DAC for my schiit asgard + HD650 and out of curosity wanted to see how it...

Any thoughts on what would be a good dac for my combination? I owned a little dot dac 1 but it just did not seem to bring out the best in my headphones. I would not say the sky is the limit for price but I want to get something that will do justice to my woo audio amp. Any help is appreciated.

I think it would be interesting to know how many dedicated DACs (not including iPods, laptops, etc., of course) people here have in their homes, as well as how many DACs they've owned in their lives. Any quantitative data (and qualitative impressions, too) are welcome!

Hi folks,   While I have seen MANY threads relating to folks seeing/listening to these at the NYC Audio Show in April, I have yet to locate any info on actual owners and their impressions/comparisons to other products.   Any information would be greatly appreciated.   I do apologize...

Such as Beyer DT-770 600ohm?

I'm currently using a Xonar Essence ST + M-Stage + AH-D5000 combination that I'm looking to improve. I'm thinking of adding a separate DAC and still keep the Essence ST as a low jitter source. Still, the Essence ST is fairly good.  I've been looking at Audio-GD NFB 3 and Schiit Bifrost, but do I...

I currently use 5g Ipod > LOD > RSA Tomahawk > Senn HD650 at work. I have decided that I want to upgrade my source. I don't care one bit about portability, so I plan on bringing in an old netbook that sits unused to host all of my music in FLAC. I still plan on using the Tomahawk and HD650, I...

MATRIX M-STAGE DAC   Searching here and there and without any chance to find something i got in www.matrix-digi.com and found this: MATRIX M-STAGE DAC         In and outs:      Some of the guts: XD     Seems a good companion for the M-Stage amplifier  ...

Hey Head-Fi. Haven't seen y'all for a while. Anyways, my E7 is essentially useless, loose ports and the LOD not working, which is forcing me to use my computer's soundcard. I'm looking for a new DAC to replace the E7, possibly an ODAC or something similar. My price range for the DAC is 100-200...

I am considering several models from Cowon:  What are the pros/cons of these models?   J3 D2+ S9 C2   I have a iphone so don't need an Android or many apps., in fact I don't use the EQ on my RB Clip+.    Would it be wiser to look at another brand (ie Sony) since I may not use...

1. HRT music streamer ll + older version 2010 (at around £150)   2. Dacmagic 100 (£200)   3. Teac UD-H01 (£200)   im only going to be using it for usb pc music out to amp using wasapi foobar   any opinions on the 3 listed?   many thanks

I really like my current Calyx DAC but with the way my system is expanding and changing I think the 903 would be a better fit.    I'd rather not have to buy one to hear it, and I don't want to sell/trade my Calyx until I hear it.    Basically, I'm wondering if there's anyone around Texas...

Hi Hoping someone out there can help me I have 3 turntables here and I was hoping if someone out there can give me some advice about which one would best the best to get going again. All are intact but need some TLC. They are Onkyo Y200, Pioneer PL400 and Rotel RP100. Hoping you can help. Cheers...

I'm just curious what's out there that's dual mono and stand-alone. I know of MHDT, but that can't be the only option; can it? (I should qualify: I don't want monoblock DACs like Esoteric or those kinds of components; smaller is always better for my rig).

Review My interest for April Eximus DP1 started because of a combination of reasons. First of all, the introduction of their U3 unit, in an era where the main trend has been to deal with computer audio, and usb-related issues (mainly, jitter rejection, and bitperfect reproduction)...

I have made up my mind to purchase for myself a v200 amp for myself this fall/summer.  However, upon further reading of the "Review: Violectric HPA V200 amp" (can be found here: http://www.head-fi.org/t/551173/review-violectric-hpa-v200-amp/1560), I figured that my sources needed to be upgraded...

I was just checking out Nuforce's website and it seems they have announced a new flagship Headphone Amp/ DAC   http://www.nuforce.com/hp/products/dac100/index.php   Looks pretty nice!   What do you guys think?

I own and enjoy the DACport but recently bought phones with a dedicated amp (Stax), so am thinking about getting an LX, seing as it's purported to sound better. But when I spoke to David at Centrance, he mentioned that the LX is basically a Dacport with the potentiometer gone and the volume...

OK... I generally do enjoy my HD650's with my Cambridge DMPlus sourced from ripped AIFF lossless files at 1411 from my MacMini with Amarra 2.4 as the front end on top of iTunes. Great stuff and many happy hours of listening.   Tonight though my son wanted to borrow a couple of CD's for his...