Raez
500+ Head-Fier
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Alright, here here's the deal. I've owned two nice pairs of headphones (well, 1 really, 2nd one coming in 4 days) and on my first set (HD 595s) I really never got in to the whole audiophile business. Now that my second pair is coming (ATH AD700s), I'm looking into this whole 'amping' business for the first time.
My problem is, I couldn't tell a headphone amp from a microwave oven if it was labeled "I'M A HEADPHONE AMP". I truly don't understand amping.
So, what I'm asking for, I guess, is an explanation on what AMPS/DACS do, and how they work ect. I'm also interested in learning price ranges ect. for AMPS/DACS.
Also, on a personal note, for my ATH AD700s I'll be getting a XONAR DX soundcard, so I'm wondering if that works as an amp or whatever a DAC is.
If it doesn't, I'd much appreciate being pointed to a fairly entry level amp (no need to be portable as 99% of the time, I'll be using my headphones at my PC). Again, I don't know the price ranges of these things.
Hopefully this thread will help not only me, but other nubs to come, because this is truly a confusing consumer market.
Thanks to all that help.
My problem is, I couldn't tell a headphone amp from a microwave oven if it was labeled "I'M A HEADPHONE AMP". I truly don't understand amping.
So, what I'm asking for, I guess, is an explanation on what AMPS/DACS do, and how they work ect. I'm also interested in learning price ranges ect. for AMPS/DACS.
Also, on a personal note, for my ATH AD700s I'll be getting a XONAR DX soundcard, so I'm wondering if that works as an amp or whatever a DAC is.
If it doesn't, I'd much appreciate being pointed to a fairly entry level amp (no need to be portable as 99% of the time, I'll be using my headphones at my PC). Again, I don't know the price ranges of these things.
Hopefully this thread will help not only me, but other nubs to come, because this is truly a confusing consumer market.
Thanks to all that help.