[cel4145]

They're just really fishy in general. (no stereotypes just from experience) I'd prefer not to get involved.

Well, that is stereotyping.

Audio-GD makes fantastic products, and if you read the discussion threads for their products, you'll find there is nothing "fishy" about the company or the products.

 

[Billheiser]

You have direct experience with 3 billion people? You've been busy.

 

[sixsamuraisoldi]

Sorry, just that my parents won't go for it.

 

[Billheiser]

  Sorry, just that my parents won't go for it.

So now it is NOT based on your experience; it is based on parents not allowing you to access websites in Asia, using your Asian made computer, except Japan is alright?  OK I'm confused.

 

[sixsamuraisoldi]

  So now it is NOT based on your experience; it is based on parents not allowing you to access websites in Asia, using your Asian made computer, except Japan is alright?  OK I'm confused.

I'm 13, don't ask me, personally I think it's weird also. (because we're asian XD) but I can't really do much.

 

[Billheiser]

  I'm 13, don't ask me, personally I think it's weird also. (because we're asian XD) but I can't really do much.

OK young dude, understood.  Good luck.

 

[sixsamuraisoldi]

  OK young dude, understood.  Good luck.

Thanks. Would there be anything better than the Dac-iT-X at this price range?

 

[Billheiser]

I can vouch for the Schiit products, but afraid I do not have comparable experience with the other good options mentioned in this thread so far.

 

[cel4145]

I can vouch for the Schiit products, but afraid I do not have comparable experience with the other good options mentioned in this thread so far.

I agree. The Schiit dac/amps are probably the most popular dac/amp products (well, and Audio-GD) for desktop setups on Head-Fi. You might certainly find a deal for something elsewhere on the web that might be good, but since you are new to this, I'd suggest sticking to the Schiit products for a desktop setup because they are well-reviewed and well-liked. You know that you are getting a good product.

If you decide you would rather have a portable setup, I suggest the JDS Labs C5D or the Leckerton UHA-6S.MKII. Those are well-regraded audiophile DACs/amps. Nice thing about them is not only that they would be easy to carry with you for your phone or tablet, but also when you take your laptop elsewhere. You might find that you don't need a desktop setup once you hear one of those.

 

[sixsamuraisoldi]

I agree. The Schiit dac/amps are probably the most popular dac/amp products (well, and Audio-GD) for desktop setups on Head-Fi. You might certainly find a deal for something elsewhere on the web that might be good, but since you are new to this, I'd suggest sticking to the Schiit products for a desktop setup because they are well-reviewed and well-liked. You know that you are getting a good product.

If you decide you would rather have a portable setup, I suggest the JDS Labs C5D or the Leckerton UHA-6S.MKII. Those are well-regraded audiophile DACs/amps. Nice thing about them is not only that they would be easy to carry with you for your phone or tablet, but also when you take your laptop elsewhere. You might find that you don't need a desktop setup once you hear one of those.

Cool thanks guys (Billheiser and cel4145), I think I'll pick up a Schiit Valhalla 2 and a Peachtrree Dac-iT-X