[Snurt]

Hi

I'm currently using a Audio-gd NFB 11.28 to run my Fidelio X2's, but it had two incidents with it. Once it shorted the USB +5v and GND but the problem fixed itself somehow, another time it restarted itself. I do not trust this device anymore.

So I'm looking for another amp+dac or amp-dac combo to carry my headphones. I rather buy a amp that's of quality incase i desire to change headphones down the line.

What gear have as of now:
ASUS Xonar U7 MkII, it serves to connect my mic and as a DAC to avoid using USB directly to NFB 11.28.
Emotiva XDA-2 that runs ballanced to XPA-1's that run my PC speakers.

I'm thinking of the Cambride DacMagic Plus just for the versatility of the unit, if it lacks power i can always add a Schiit Jotunheim down the line or some similar product?

Budget: lets say 500usd, but if reliability and quality of a certain unit justifies more then I'll spend more.

Happy holidays!

 

[Snurt]

No opinions to help a confused fella out?

 

[serman005]

Topping DX-7S might be worth a read about. I have not heard it yet so this is not an official recommendation, more of a heads-up that you might want to check it out. Successor to the popular DX7, which I did like quite well. A thought.

 

[Mhog55]

I didn't realize the X2's could be used balanced. Did you have the rewired?

 

[PurpleAngel]

Hi
I'm currently using a Audio-gd NFB 11.28 to run my Fidelio X2's, but it had two incidents with it. Once it shorted the USB +5v and GND but the problem fixed itself somehow, another time it restarted itself. I do not trust this device anymore.
So I'm looking for another amp+dac or amp-dac combo to carry my headphones. I rather buy a amp that's of quality in case i desire to change headphones down the line.
What gear have as of now:
ASUS Xonar U7 MkII, it serves to connect my mic and as a DAC to avoid using USB directly to NFB 11.28.
Emotiva XDA-2 that runs balanced to XPA-1's that run my PC speakers.
I'm thinking of the Cambride DacMagic Plus just for the versatility of the unit, if it lacks power i can always add a Schiit Jotunheim down the line or some similar product?
Budget: lets say 500usd, but if reliability and quality of a certain unit justifies more then I'll spend more. Happy holidays!

Have you contacted Audio-GD, ship the NFB-11.28 back to them for warranty repair?
I say just to plug the Fidelio X2 directly into the Asus Xonar U7