[tassardar]

I would just like to ask if DacPort LX, does it have the full amp section similar to the DacPort but locked a certain volume or a total different amp assembly? If my aim is to get just a all in 1 solution, is it worth to get a DacPort at $100 more then the LX and control the volume via software. I do have a home amp but will not have access to it for a few months, as such I do not want another amplifier for now.

 

[Ksef10]

Hello Tassardar,
The DACport LX does have the same amplifier assembly as the regular DACport, but locked in at line-level. The main advantage you receive with regular DACport is the ability to drive larger headphones because it has +3 dB more available gain. The analog volume control is also very handy. The prices have recently changed which makes DACport ($300) only $50 more than DACport LX ($250).
 
Let me know if you have any other questions.
 
-Kenny

 

[tassardar]

Thanks. If I was to run DacPort to a amplifier, what would be the recommanded position for the volume pot?

 

[Ksef10]

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Thanks. If I was to run DacPort to a amplifier, what would be the recommanded position for the volume pot?

About 3' O clock

 

[MarkM82]

I've read in this forum (and maybe in other websites too) that DACPort LX sounds different, cleaner than DACPort.
About their amp: do you think that the LX version is powerful enaugh to drive my AKG K601? I'm asking it especially for classical music, which is the hardest (in my opinion).
Thank you.