Xanatos
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Would the '06 Bithead be a good match for the Beyerdynamic DT880? If not, what would be a good amp at around that price range (~$200)?
Originally Posted by Xanatos I do most of my music listening at my desktop pc. And I was planning on making use of the DAC. "If you have a source other than a computer, there are better devices for the money." What are these other better devices for the money btw? |
Originally Posted by 1117 By the way, what is the sound signature of the bithead? Warm? neutral? What is it? |
Originally Posted by ComfyCan With a laptop, choices of quality soundcards are quite limited, putting the TotalBithead high on a very short list of alterantives for getting good sound for around $200. Some new laptops are coming with onboard digital out (increasing options), but most have only rather poor quality analogue output only. With desktops, there are many more PCI soundcard options, some of which reportedly have a pretty decent analogue line out. Since I have a laptop, all I know about this subject comes from what I have read, rather than personal experience. Poking around/posting on the computer as source sub-forum will give you a lot of information about this subject. What I had in mind when I mentioned better alternatives was a Xin amp (although there are others), IF you already had a standalone DAC or good analogue output from another source. With a desktop pc, the TotalBithead may or may not be the best solution for you at the $200 pricepoint; it depends on what kind of soundcard you have. I'd try the computer as source forum for more info. None of this is meant to bash the TotalBithead in any way; I think it is a superb product at it's price. |