[Stevko]

I use my Sr125x only with my HipDac. That Burr Brown chip adds a nice touch of warmth to the bass. And the price is not half bad compared to real USB dacs like the dragonfly s...

I bought the xCAN without dac.
Plan was to use an Apple dongel. But 1V is too low.need a DAC with 2V out.

 

[Opalius]

I bought the xCAN without dac.
Plan was to use an Apple dongel. But 1V is too low.need a DAC with 2V out.

Well, the Audioquest dragonfly red can do 2 volts, and it runs them Grados just fine connected straight into the dragonfly. Using it as a DAC/amp

Try looking up the review from homestudiobasics... It's spot on. But it's also somewhat expensive.

 

[Stevko]

Well, the Audioquest dragonfly red can do 2 volts, and it runs them Grados just fine connected straight into the dragonfly. Using it as a DAC/amp

Try looking up the review from homestudiobasics... It's spot on. But it's also somewhat expensive.

I also consider a used ifi ione/dragonfly r.
red. A modi/topping/jds 99$ dac should work fine, but too big. Regret a bit.

 

[JaquesGelee]

I also consider a used ifi ione/dragonfly r.
red. A modi/topping/jds 99$ dac should work fine, but too big. Regret a bit.

Apogee Groove or even a Lotoo. Maybe cheaper an iBasso DC-0x. All in small formfactor. All pre-named have enough juice for grado cans. The FiiO BTR5 is also a great choice.

As for me, i use the Graham Slee Voyager with IPod 30 Pin Mod Wolfson DAC, a Hip-DAC, an iBasso DC-0x, Little Bear B4X with Burson V5i Opamps, DF Red (DF Cobalt ist burned money IMO), Oppo HA2-SE or even the Mojo in a portable setup.

Or are you looking for a DAC to pair with your xCAN?

Cheers

 

[Stevko]

Or are you looking for a DAC to pair with your xCAN?
Yes. Only looking for a cheap and good dac.

 

[JaquesGelee]

Or are you looking for a DAC to pair with your xCAN?
Yes. Only looking for a cheap and good dac.

Portable one? Either you choose from named ones above. Or if it doesn't even matter, the Zen DAC.

Or what is cheap iyo?

cheers

 

[Luckyleo]

"I really missed tubes" is my summary of last nights listening session with the Grado and the Cayin Headphone Amp.

I am half temped to get a Little Dot 1+ as it's designed to drive low impedance headphones, but I am not sure it would be any better than the Cayin. The Cayin is 6x the cost.

Felix Audio OTL amps work wonderfully with Grado's despite the differences in impedance.

 

[Stevko]

I prefer a portable.price 100-200usd
So far I think a DFR is a good choice.work with pc and phone.
It is a 500$ combo.
For the same price it is possible to buy all in one solulition for less. Ex earman tr-amp.
Ione only work with ex power.

another solution is using xcan with bt and phone on the hurry.
And a pc + modi/other 99$ dac+ xcan as a full resolutionsystem.
I bought the xCAN after reading this:

https://everydaylistening.net/2019/03/24/the-ifi-audio-xcan-a-pocketful-of-dynamite/

Never tryed vinyl before.
Maybe I should go for a turnable instead of a dac.

 

[movinIron]

Sounds like religion...

In case of our new …friend it is not like this.
Those youngsters generate their self-confidence out of having the last word/comment. Makes them feel the more intelligent one. In Germany we call those ’wind-talkers‘ (not meaning the native americans). I was just curious if he is capable of reading such a diagram. Wasn’t expecting anything qualified. So please guys don‘t waste time thinking about his opinion. There was none.
Seems I have to wait for the next cable, voodoo, or burn-in discussion.

 

[movinIron]

…
Never tryed vinyl before.
Maybe I should go for a turnable instead of a dac.

Definitely!

 

[Stevko]

Definitely!

Like this foto:

https://cdn.head-fi.org/a/10263166.png

 

[movinIron]

Like this foto:

https://cdn.head-fi.org/a/10263166.png

Totally understand!
Last Saturday it got me. I excavated the Rega, assembled some equipment of the cupboards, grabbed the records box and some of the phone cases. Of course incl. some Grados.

We‘re about to move, so please excuse that it‘s not a very impressive pic.
(Anyway I‘m not the most gifted photographer)

 

[punkmanmatthew]

Anyone know how I can tell if I have the grado 325 or grado 325is? Don’t have the box.

 

[movinIron]

Anyone know how I can tell if I have the grado 325 or grado 325is? Don’t have the box.

The is has a bigger housing.
With a photo we may be able to help.

 

[punkmanmatthew]

The is has a bigger housing.
With a photo we may be able to help.