[midnightwalker]

how's it compare between a DAC from predator, Pico, 3move to Creative Xmod, Asus Xonar U1 ???

Both about sound quality and price = value

If the dac of predator or pico is not as good as a xmod but the price is too high so I would rather buy dac and amp separately

 

[deadfolk]

I tend to use my Pico and Predator when listening at work, so the DAC is invaluable...ever tried listening though an integrated sound card?

On the road, however...no. Just the AMP section, if at all.

 

[Xan7hos]

I've always felt that buying a DAC/Amp was a cheaper alternative than getting a dedicated DAC (which could be used both stationary and portability), sorta a 2 birds one stone situation.

Running sound off my on board soundcard (SoundMax HD via Asus P5n32-e sli mobo), I'm actually very impressed with the sound quality, so I'm really looking forward to what music sounds via a DAC. Original plans were to go with an Ibasso D3, but now i'm leaning towards a non-os DAC

 

[ronnielee54]

I use an amp (Headamp AE2) only. I use it at work with an ipod Classic 80 gig, Turbo lod, and either MS1's or D100's. I consider it more of a transportable rig. If I need portable then I use the Nano with PX100's. If I listen to music at home, it is going to be vinyl. As far as music is concerned, all I use my laptop for is to is to store my itunes library, no listening. For my situation, I will probably never purchase an amp/dac combo.