Permagrin
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No problem. I'm really bored and at work so my options are kinda limited.
Just checking out the E7 and E9. The E9 is a desktop amp so I would assume that would be the choice. But it's primarily a dock, it cannot be used as a DAC for a computer. The E7 on the other hand, even though it's a slim device, can be used as a USB DAC (and you can use them together as a DAC/AMP, crazy stuff).
All I can say is keep reading. The more knowledge you gain, the more informed your decision will be. It sucks I know. It's much easier to just buy something because then you'll have it at your doorstep soon. I've bought all of my gear having never listened to it before but spent a lot of time reading these forums and so far I've made out really well (other than my wallet, but whatever).
Also, it's good to make a list and write pros and cons down for each choice you have. Eventually you can cross something off but sometimes you might add another choice...
Cheers!
edit: Oh yeah I looked at the pic of your mixer and there's no way you'd be able to use it with the Mac unfortunately (for sound of course).
Just checking out the E7 and E9. The E9 is a desktop amp so I would assume that would be the choice. But it's primarily a dock, it cannot be used as a DAC for a computer. The E7 on the other hand, even though it's a slim device, can be used as a USB DAC (and you can use them together as a DAC/AMP, crazy stuff).
All I can say is keep reading. The more knowledge you gain, the more informed your decision will be. It sucks I know. It's much easier to just buy something because then you'll have it at your doorstep soon. I've bought all of my gear having never listened to it before but spent a lot of time reading these forums and so far I've made out really well (other than my wallet, but whatever).
Also, it's good to make a list and write pros and cons down for each choice you have. Eventually you can cross something off but sometimes you might add another choice...
Cheers!
edit: Oh yeah I looked at the pic of your mixer and there's no way you'd be able to use it with the Mac unfortunately (for sound of course).