Hi,   Which DAC would you recommend for connecting to little dot II >> Grado Magnum cans in the budget limit mentioned in the subject?   Thanks

Hi all,   I'm looking for a headphone amp + (usb) DAC for a pair of DT 880s (600 ohm) that I will be purchasing that performs well with electronic music ie drum & bass as well as dubstep (not skrillex-dubstep). I have about £300 for both ($500, but bear in mind things are more expensive here...

Trying to bump up the audio from my 2008 iMac.   Here's what I'm looking at, I appreciate any help deciding.   Amp/Dac:   • Fiio E10 USB DAC Headphone Amplifier   • Audioengine D1 24-BIT DAC   • Schiit Magni/Modi   Headphones:   • Sennheiser HD 598's or 558's   Speakers:  ...

Hi to all this is my first post in this forum, so sorry for anything wrong I wanted to buy this package but i wanted to ask you your ideas which if you think anything is better help me   Introduction: now, i'm using cowon i10 and klipsch s3 and i want keep s3 for out so hd598 is for home...

Hey guys,   I'm looking to upgrade my setup at work (Sennheiser HD280s plugged directly into my laptop) but I don't want to break the bank.   I use a Schiit Modi at home as a DAC and love it, so I was thinking of a Modi / Magni combo plus possibly a pair of audiotechnica ATH-M50x's?  ...

Trying to bump up the audio from my 2008 iMac.   Here's what I'm looking at, I appreciate any help deciding.   Amp/Dac:   • Fiio E10 USB DAC Headphone Amplifier   • Audioengine D1 24-BIT DAC   • Schiit Magni/Modi   Headphones:   • Sennheiser HD 598's or 558's   Speakers:  ...

Hello all,   Quick question:   I've currently got a Modi USB DAC that otherwise works fine. I typically hibernate my computer at night, and upon resuming, the sound is typically horribly mangled. I can fix it by changing the bit rate after I've resumed from hibernate; I think that resets it...

Hello! First a little bit of a story :)   For the last two years, I have been using the Sennheiser PC350 for my gaming needs (I rarely listen to music). They have easily gotten a couple thousand hours into them (I game a LOT, since I work from home I have a lot of free time on my hands).  ...

Hey guys, I've finally decided that I can spend some cash and get a nice audio set up for my computer. I'm looking at spending around 1k for a good audio solution. Note that I'm in Australia and we don't get quite as good value as the rest of the world :(    I'm keen on getting an external DAC...

Hey guys I just ordered a Schiit Modi and Magni and I was wondering if it there would be a sound quality difference using the PYST Cables vs Monoprice RCA Cables Thanks guys.

I'm wondering if there is a cable/converter that will allow me to connect the optical output from my Squeezebox Classic to a USB input on an outboard DAC like the Schiit Modi. I would like to try the Modi with the Squeezebox but it only takes USB input.   Does such a cable exist?

Hello everyone. I am looking for a dac/amp combo with the following features   Portable Battery-powered and usb-powered (no wallwart) Compatible with android usb on the go Great sound   I am describing the features that led me to initially choose the Leckerton Audio UHA 6S MKII...

Hey peeps,   Has anyone been able to compare the Magni+Modi combination with the Meridian Explorer, in regards to lower-Ohm phones (~30Ohm)? I'm ready to drop some money and I'm finding tough to believe that the tiny Explorer can be as good as the two big bricks that Schiit offers in the...

What headphones have a sound signature similar to what the AHD5000s had (bassy, warm headphone with great mids and fairly bright treble. -citing MalVeauX). I've been told the Mr Speakers Mad Dog with Alpha Pads.  What I would ultimately like is something that is maybe a little "better" than the...

Hello, I own a little setup that I would convert to a bed side table setup, as soon as I can figure it out how. It's composed by a Schiit Modi, a Bravo Audio V1(yeah, need to upgrade that...) and a pair of AKG K242HD... Right now the Modi is connected to my computer via USB, but I want to use...

You can refer me to another thread if you'd like (I'm sure there is one). I was looking at the Audioengine D1 but decided I didn't want to pay extra for a built in amp- also wanted the option to buy a tube amp later on, etc. What is a DAC that is comparable to the D1 that is nothing but a bare...

I'm deciding between a couple options to upgrade my entry level computer setup:   I have grado sr80s currently powered by window's "high definition audio driver" or whatever it's called - basically the onboard soundcard from my ~7 year old asus motherboard.  I also have ****ty 2.1 logitech...

I am looking for a relatively inexpensive DAC to connect my android-based set-top box to my speakers.   The configuration is going to be: G-Box Midnight Slav -> DAC -> Emotiva Mini-X A-100 amp -> Paradigm reference studio 20 speakers   The G-Box Midnight Slav is an android based set-top box...

I am just curious. My Shiit Modi / Vali is arriving today and I'll be using it with HD598 and soon maybe with HD650 ... I know that just like many rave about high end $2,000 amps, same amount of rave you can see for cheap stuff simply because that's what people can afford and don't know any...

So this is my current setup:   Onboard sound: Soundblaster X-Fi built in to ASUS Maximus V Gene motherboard. Headphones: AKG K240Studio, Aiaiai TMA-1, and a Sony XB-500 on the way.   My usage: Casual/Moderate gaming (no competitive FPS gaming), Google Music.   I've heard that Google Music...

just did some research and if you look at my last thread you know I am looking for an upgrade for my HD598. All I want is increased bass, without loosing any of the pros of the HD598. The cheapest solution from what I can tell or the viable option for me would be the HD700 or the HD800. (90...

  To whom it may concern:       Requesting advice regarding the best small lap-top to access online streaming audio sites...(Pandora, Hearts of Space, Organlive, various classical feeds, etc.).   Must be able to export digital information, and power via USB 2 port to Schiit Audio Modi digital...

I want to get some new gear for my rig. My current set up is the fiio e7+e9 combo along with denon d5000, AKG K702 and grado sr60s. I want a headphone that is basically a combination of the K702 and Denon. Which would be a can with a decent soundstage and bass. However I recently realized that...

Hi everyone, can you guys help me decide a combo of headphone with amp/dac with the budget of $700? Most of the time I listen to J-Pop and classical music. A little bit rock sometimes, but not much. I like something that is detailed and has good imaging. Thanks.   Edit: my source is the...

Sup dudes,   lookin for a new piece to add to my rig, as in the title, i am stuck between buying a new set of cans (HE-400) or a DAC (Bifrost).   Im looking for the best upgrade to my setup in terms of sound quality. and since both are sorta the same price im having a terrible time...