So I have been looking for an amp/dac for a while with a budget of around $1000, although getting more for less is always very welcome. Regardless, I am looking for unbiased/uncoloured opinions, or as much as possible at least, since sound does come down to preference as well.    The list is...

I'm posting this topic on this forum as I thought it would be appropriate to ask for answers as well as I couldn't get any answers from any other computer related forums.   Basically, my current mobo fried after we had a power surge last week. As a result, by doing researches and looking at...

Hi there   Ii had such a laugh. These guys say your onboard has better audio than a dedicated sound card  

So I am interested in buying a o2+odac.   Would I see an improvement over the Xonar phoebus? Would I lose all of the surround sound? (is this just a gimmick?)   I am using the vmoda m100's   Thank you :)

I have e10 with 990 and might be upgrading to the HE-400 by next Christmas probably!    Which one will drive the 990 and the HE-400 (or HD 650) the best? Keep price range in mind, although shipping the Schiit is like $36 to Canada.   I much prefer the looks of the Schiit but the SQ is more...

TL:DR; Currently own ATH-M50 + O2+ODAC Combo. I want to upgrade. Primarily Gaming. Looking for advice. Up to $300usd.   Hi Head-Fi,   I've read some posts about the AD700 for gaming. Some people love them, other people hate them for the same reason: Their unnatural large soundstage. I've...

My Headphones: -Maddog T50RP -Senn HD 650 -Monster Copper Turbine Pro   My Amp: Fiio e09k Fiio e11   Sound Card: Creative Titanium HD   So I'm selling my computer and will no longer have a sound card, but I really liked the sound of the titanium HD. What dacs/amp combos are out there...

I recently bought a few Fiio cables with my JDS Labs O2.   I noticed on the packaging that the Fiio cables are actually made with parts from Oyaide and Furukawa.   I thought it was interesting that Fiio, a Chinese firm, was basically assembling cables made by Japanese manufacturers. I...

I'm not really the world's most passionate audio connoisseur, but I listen to podcasts and music 8 hours/day, and I'm a geeky developer who has to over-research everything.  Lately I'm taking a Nexus 7 to work everyday and listening to stuff that I pre-download on Play Music All Access.  It's my...

Anyone heard the LD MKV and O2? Impressions and opinions please... I have the JDS O2 now and really enjoy it but need an amp for another room. Would you suggest another O2 or a LD MKV? I have a LD MKIII and really like the amp also but am looking SS. Thanks for input.

Hello,   I'm a new member here at Head-Fi and since I couldn't get a response good-enough from another headphone relied forum I decided to try my luck here. So I've been thinking of buying a good pair of headphones for a long time now and an amp to go with them. I know something (not much)...

I am experiencing some problems with my new setup, which is a O2+ODAC Combo running from a Windows desktop to a pair of Ultrasone Pro2900s. I have the amp/Dac plugged directly into a wall socket with the Australian power adaptor and USB cable supplied by JDS Labs. The USB cable runs into a USB...

First Impressions   So my WA7 arrived today. I had it shipped to work and was listening through my Sennheiser HD 700 while at work. I didn't have my O2+ODAC readily available, but first impressions I could already tell it was better. How much better? Well I started hearing sounds I could not...

Hi guys,   I wanted to get your opinions on something that has me wondering.   My current setup is:   PC -> DYI DAC/Headphone Amp -> Amplifier -> Speakers. I have my headphones plugged into the DAC/Headphone Amp and when I want to listen to my bookshelf speakers I just unplugged them...

I have a question regarding the possibility and practicality of using the JDS Labs O2 and with the E70K. Is it possible? In your opinion would it sound good? I would be using Grado SR80i's for the time being, but that is going to change in the near future. Any advice would be most appreciated.

Hi there,   I'm in the final phase of my research before I purchase my first decent set of kit - which will happen within the next couple of days. I've read lots of threads and reviews and received some awesome advice from Head-Fi so far. From this, I'm almost set on buying a pair of HD...

I'm an entry level audiophile, so am looking for a great "bang for buck" AMP / DAC combo to start, and these 2 seem very renowned for that from my research.  Budget is sub $500.  I travel a lot so size and weight is a factor also, but if the quality of a larger heavier combo blows these 2...

Hi Head-Fi ...   I have a Beyer 990 250Ohm, for desktop listening with a laptop. I'm comfortable with a below-$300 budget. I listen to electronic music which are bassy, using a 1964 Quad on the go.   My friend uses a GoVibe Vulcan with his 990. From looking around Head-Fi I've seen...

Hey guys, I am new here, and I would like some help.  I am planning to rebuild my gaming PC and change some things around, and have an audio issue I would like advice on.   First of all I recently saw a video which I would like to know if it is BS or not...

Headphones I have: Mrspeakers Mad Dog      DT990premium 250ohm   Philips Fidelio L1 Headphones I'll probably buy in foreseeable future: AKG Q701  Shure 1440 I already have a Fiio E17 but it is not good enough to drive all my cans. Should I simply hook it up with E09K or get rid of it for...

i was planning to buy the O2+ODAC Combo by nwavguy. anyone know how it will sound compare fiio e10 (got e10 abd hd598 right now) ?   and what headphone i will buy for it ? HD598 or HD650 ?   listening mainly by laptop and c-pop, jpop, kpop, ballad, female voice...  

Hello. I'm looking for a good cheap DAC for my friend as a gift and I stumbled upon the UCA202. It's $29 and I heard it's pretty good as a DAC and it has a 50 ohm output impedance. However, the Creative Aurvana Live! headphones that I've already bought are known to have a 32 ohm impedance so...

Hello Head-Fi! I intend on getting the O2/ODAC combo and spending $250-$300 on headphones. My initial choice was the DT880, but I've heard that it has recessed upper-mids that make female artists sound a little less than stellar. I'm very unfamiliar with audio and its qualities, so is there...

Hello folks,   I've narrowed down my search for a DAC+amplifier for my brand new HE-400s to the following options: (JDS Labs) ODAC+O2 DACport LX + [(Fiio) E11 OR JDS Labs cMoy]   I can get either combination for just less than $300.   Which option would you recommend? I'm...

Hello. I'm new to this forum and whole world of audio devices, but recently I decided to purchase my first DAC+AMP combo. Right now I have in mind ODAC+O2 and Yulong D100mkII, I heard good things about both of them, but I don’t trust USB that much, so I’m a little bit hesitant to buy ODAC+O2...