goatwuss
New Head-Fier
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Hi there. Just bought a Headroom Total Bithead for use in between my laptop computer and my Shure E5c headphones. It's going back because there is WAY too much hiss with these headphones. I also wasn't exactly impressed with the sound, but I would have kept it if it didn't have the hiss. The crossfeed is an interesting idea, but really introduces more problems than it solves in my opinion. (ie. much less transparency)
So - what I'm looking for is a product (or combination of products) that includes:
* USB interface to computer
* DAC
* Headphone out with volume control
* Good sound with Shure E5c headphones
* Portability not a concern
* Max Budget - $300-$400
I also have an M-Audio audiophile USB that I use at another loacation that I brought here for temporary use. It does not have any hiss with my headphones, and it actually sounds a bit better than the TBH did (better DAC?). Should I just get another one of these? I'm not sure how great the headphone amp is in this piece. My guess is the headphone out is more of an afterthought on this piece.
Thanks!
Todd
So - what I'm looking for is a product (or combination of products) that includes:
* USB interface to computer
* DAC
* Headphone out with volume control
* Good sound with Shure E5c headphones
* Portability not a concern
* Max Budget - $300-$400
I also have an M-Audio audiophile USB that I use at another loacation that I brought here for temporary use. It does not have any hiss with my headphones, and it actually sounds a bit better than the TBH did (better DAC?). Should I just get another one of these? I'm not sure how great the headphone amp is in this piece. My guess is the headphone out is more of an afterthought on this piece.
Thanks!
Todd