[Dublo7]

So I'm getting interested in computer audio, and I'm curious as to what I would need in order to get good sound out of my 1000H netbook.

Would a USB DAC and a headphone amplifier be a good path to go down?

Does anyone have any suggestions for a decently modestly priced USB DAC?

 

[ride29inches]

I'm obviously no expert by my post count, but the zero dac/amp seems to be a nice choice if you are trying to stay under 200 for amp/dac. Alot of the ebay zeros come with a free usb>optical converter so that you could connect it to your laptop. Althought I'm sure you would get better sound quality by spending more and getting seperate components.

Introduction to the Zero DAC and Headphone amplifier. - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

 

[compuryan]

Yeah, you'll want a USB DAC and an amplifier. Let us know your price range, there are a zillion options out there. Also, what headphones do you plan on using with this setup?

 

[Dublo7]

I'm thinking of getting one of these
ZERO NEW 24BIT 192KHZ DAC +HEAD PHONE AMP +USB PC link - eBay Single Disc Players, CD Players Recorders, Home Audio, Electronics. (end time 04-Dec-08 01:16:24 AEDST)

I read that review, and it seems really promising. Anyone care to comment?

 

[Tomikans]

well hmm i would of thought getting an eee pc meant being portable and on the go. i would try to get a portable dac/amp like the d2 boa.

 

[Dublo7]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tomikans /img/forum/go_quote.gif well hmm i would of thought getting an eee pc meant being portable and on the go. i would try to get a portable dac/amp like the d2 boa.

That D2 Boa looks fantastic. I can't seem to find one for sale though.

 

[Tomikans]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dublo7 /img/forum/go_quote.gif That D2 Boa looks fantastic. I can't seem to find one for sale though.

i don't think they go on sale . But you can try to find them on the sale forums.

I really enjoy my boa. Now if i only had an eeepc i would be set.

 

[Dublo7]

Do you think the Corda Contate would be a nice amp to use while I'm at home?
Meier Audio: Corda Cantate | Headphonic: Australian Headphone Specialists: Buy Etymotic, Alessandro, Audio Technica, Ultimate Ears, Talisman, Meier Audio and more

It looks pretty damned nice.

 

[Tomikans]

if only i had the money. i'm broke from christmas/gf .. woot -.-

And yes it does look pretty sexy

 

[olblueyez]

Emmeline "The Predator" Portable USB DAC/Amp - Ray Samuels Audio