[alexandernigth]

Hi im been looking and reading reviews...so far my options for a laptop ring...are:


USB amp/dac
fulla-fiio q1-kunlun e18-- audioquest Dragonfly... buget -200.

A hi end amp/dac -600
like the v moda vamp
Or other

My headphones options closed back :
200-1000
oppo pm3,
sennheiser hd 630
PSB M4U 1 or 2...
But open to any other suggestions.
Thanks a lot for any help and advice.

 

[jodgey4]

What kind of music do you listen to, and what sound signature do you like? Headphones is more important than you source gear. Headphones > amp > DAC.

 

[insertwordshere]

i dont think you should get a DAC. not unless you heard mud, hissing or even distortion. as I have an entry level motherboard, I heard hissing and mud. so I bought an asus xonar u5.

 

[jodgey4]

A clean DAC can really make a difference from stock gear (motherboard, phone). Even a cheap one like the Stoner Acoustics UD120 is awesome.

 

[insertwordshere]

I know. but for people that are on a serious budget, if they have a good motherboard, they shouldnt worry that much about dacs. but for me, I can literally hear hissing and I get a muddy sound. so I'd say get one because only enthusiast gaming boards comes with high end on board audio.

 

[alexandernigth]

Music...mostly electronic rock and classic, but sometimes is like Dream theater (combines rock and classic)..
The laptop is a hp g6 2228nr and a msi gt72s.

I want a budget dac/amp and another more for the go o better specs.

 

[jodgey4]

What sound signature do you prefer? What headphones have you owned in the past, and what did you think of them?

 

[alexandernigth]

closed back headphones beats studio 2.0 as a gift, i like the sound but in higher volumen get to noisy, confusing....so in mid volumen sound perfect. My earing is pretty good, so maybe more neutral sound.....

 

[Music Path]

Would go for oppo pm-3

 

[jodgey4]

I'd check out the InnerFidelity Wall of Fame and http://www.head-fi.org/t/634201/battle-of-the-flagships-58-headphones-compared.
 
AKG K712/K7XX, Beyerdynamic DT880, Sennhesier HD600/HD650/HD700, Audeze EL-8O or used LCD-2, ZMF Vibro, OPPO PM3/2, Mr. Speakers Alpha Dog, Sony Z7... the list goes on.