waht is a good dac to go whit a asgard amp and d5000?

So I'm getting the Senns and I need a portable and desktop amp... I had between the JDS Labs CMoyBB, and the Electirc-Avenues PA2V2. I finally went for the PA2V2 and for desktop options, I had the Objective 2, C421, and Schiit Asgard, or Schiit Valhalla. Then I chose Schiit, but I'm not...

I used to think the denon's did not need an amp until I got the Fiio 5. I know its not the best amp or even close but with it I notice a difference with the denons. They sound smoother and more satifying.    This is the part I don't get, denon's freq are 5~45k.. yet on this forum people seem...

Hi again.   So I bought the HiFiMan HE-500s. and since this is coming out of a Mac pro with optical out, I needed an amp with at least one optical in.  I bought a NuForce Icon HDP, but I'm not really feeling the love from this amp.   I'm looking for a somewhat powerul headphone amp with...

Alright, so I made the successful jump to caring about how great things can sound about two years ago, starting with the Creative Aurvana Live and buying several other mid-fi sets like the V-Moda M80s and things of that nature. Now I'm making another big jump - I will be getting the Hifiman...

Hello everybody, First of all, i am sorry about my bad English And my question is: What amp should I buy? Schiit Asgard($250) or DIY amp Dynalo($300)? It is the first time i buy an amplifier and really need an advice because i almost know nothing. I have just found a few popular entry amp...

Question for those who have lots of amp knowledge.   My Asgard says it has a relay that mutes the output for "10 seconds when turned on" and "immediately when turned off".   My main question is, should I play it safe and not plug in my headphone for 10 seconds and then unplug it before I...

I am planning to upgrade to more serious listening. For headphones I have always been big fan of Sennheisers hence finalised on HD650. Looking forward to use the cans for   Use 1 - On chair entertainment   Source : Apple MacBook Pro   Amp : ??   DAC : ??   Headphone : Sennheiser...

Seeing if anyone has anything else to add? Im currently set on getting an nfb 12.1. I will also be getting the O2 Any last things i forgot? Ive taken looks at maverick d1, asgard, matrix d stage, odac, ef5 etc etc(some arent dacs) and for $250 total or $215 for device with recommendations...

Hi guys,   I am planning to buy a good audiophile headphones and have finalized to AKG K702 and Senn HD 598, both being in same price range. I have heard great reviews about both both have great sound quality overall, accuracy, soundstage and are super comfy. The difference I have heard and...

hello everyone in head-fi, this is my first post here so please excuse me for any mistakes regarding audio specifications or anything similar. I just ordered Denon AH-D5000 along with creative titanium HD sound card, I currently own a Recon3D pcie sound card. I really don`t know much about...

Hey guys. I'm new here. My name's Devin and I'm addicted to audio equipment all of a sudden. Well, I have been my whole life, more or less. Like all of you..   So I've got my first set of good headphones, the Sennheiser HD 600, which I got 6 weeks ago from razordogdeals on ebay. I was very...

I just ordered a bifrost and was told that coax > optical > usb.  I would like the best possible quality, so I wish to go with coax.   My motherboard unfortunately only has optical spdif out.   So, i'm guessing I'll have to get a pci-e soundcard that has coax spdif output.   Since...

Hi all, Currently my setup is the following PC with Creative THD + Fiio E6 -> HD600.   I am mainly listening to classical music.   I am considering to upgrade my system. Anyone can tell me except getting louder volume, what else can I expect by adding a Schiit Asgard?   And, what...

We seem to have several threads of Schiit (or Schiit threads) weaving throughout Head-Fi, which are hard to keep track of from day to day.  Based on the highly successful "Woo Owners Unite" thread, which I am also a member, I think we should have a Schiit owners thread.  I found the Woo thread...

My audio source is a pretty cheap AV Receiver with some decent sounding speakers... The headphones i would like to drive are the Q701 and HE-500... Under $200 is definetily my preferred budget but if i have to go a little over i'd be willing to. Thanks.

In need of a little advice please...   Just sold my Grado GS1000's and ordered HE-500's. Never been happy with my setup hence the change. I have 3 different Dac's, 2 kids, a rapidly losing patience wife and therefore a relatively meager budget for an amp to compliment the HE-500's So...

Hay guys   i am looking for a desktop amp that very nutral   i am not particully using high impedance headphones with usally my shure 440s and my Sennheiser HD 438 and my futer sonic atrios, i just want to get the most out of them, i am conaiderning mabey buying some xb 1000 or...

Like the title says - was the upgrade really worth it? for those that have made the leap. I'm after a candid response.   I have a Bottlehead crack and HD650 combo and am wondering if the LCD-2 would be the next step up...

I have a pair of beyer 990/250 and have been looking to buy my first amp. I don't want to spend more than $300.  I was leaning toward either the m-stage or the cute beyond.  Any suggestions?  Am I getting that much more spending 100 more if an m-stage?  Is there an amp you like better in the...

I have my eyes set on a few good amps ie.. SPL Auditor, Woo WA2, M1 HPA, Asgard and a few others.  But what are some DACs that will pair well with these amps.  Phones:  T1's, HD650's, Pro 900, Q701.

Hey all. Im lookin for a fairly portable edit:desktop amp under $140. I have the hd 558, and when i plug it into a stereo reciever it sounds so much better than out of my sansa fuze. Btw i have all flac files. So, any reccomendations are welcome. Thanks so much for the time you take to help me...

I just got my Sennheiser HD 598s and I love them, but I've heard I need an amp/DAC for them. What should I get?   I've heard that the FiiO e7/e9 combo is great, and so is the Schiit Asgard (which is just an amp). I've also heard something about a udac.   I'm really confused, and I just...

I just got a new pair of K702s which so far have been wonderful. I also have AKG K240 Studio, Grado SR125 and Etymotic er6 (somewhere -- this will be the third pair of Etys I have lost, previously having lost two different sets of 4Ps.)  The 702s will be my primary headphone for home listening...

i think it's time for me to finally be able to find the headphone that really suits all (or most) of my listening qualities so that i can have one pair i'm happy with. portable is another matter though i think i have that one picked out already. for at home i want to be able to utilize the most...