Raguvian
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Hey guys,
I apologize for yet another "what to get?" thread but as I'm saving up for a headphone/amp setup I'm doing a lot of research on what DAC/AMP to buy. I have a max of $200, and I'm 99% sure I will be getting AKG K702's.
Here are the 3 that I'm considering:
1. Audinst HUD MX-1, $180 shipped:
Audinst HUD-mx1 Hi-Fi USB Audio DAC - eBay (item 170473708156 end time May-15-10 20:55:52 PDT)
2. Hifiman EF2A, $190 shipped:
Head-Direct.com | YUIN
3. Maverick Audio Tube Magic D1, $205 shipped
Maverick Audio - Tube Magic D1 DAC
Which one of these 3 would you guys suggest, and are there any other DAC/AMPS for $200 or less that you would suggest?
I was set to get the Audinst because of the price and its features (can be used as a USB converter, DAC, AMP or DAC/AMP), but I'm not fond of the looks and I don't know if it will drive the K702's. I really like how the EF2A looks, but I read that the tubes make the amp sound very bright. Finally, the Maverick Audio one is on my list because it looks gorgeous. However, I looked around but couldn't find any of the specs for it, and I didn't want to read the 100+ thread on it.
Finally, one last question on the Maverick Audio DAC/AMP. Some research shows that it has both a tube amp and a solid state amp. How does this work? Do they both function at the same time or can you switch them or does each input use a different amp?
Thanks!
I apologize for yet another "what to get?" thread but as I'm saving up for a headphone/amp setup I'm doing a lot of research on what DAC/AMP to buy. I have a max of $200, and I'm 99% sure I will be getting AKG K702's.
Here are the 3 that I'm considering:
1. Audinst HUD MX-1, $180 shipped:
Audinst HUD-mx1 Hi-Fi USB Audio DAC - eBay (item 170473708156 end time May-15-10 20:55:52 PDT)
2. Hifiman EF2A, $190 shipped:
Head-Direct.com | YUIN
3. Maverick Audio Tube Magic D1, $205 shipped
Maverick Audio - Tube Magic D1 DAC
Which one of these 3 would you guys suggest, and are there any other DAC/AMPS for $200 or less that you would suggest?
I was set to get the Audinst because of the price and its features (can be used as a USB converter, DAC, AMP or DAC/AMP), but I'm not fond of the looks and I don't know if it will drive the K702's. I really like how the EF2A looks, but I read that the tubes make the amp sound very bright. Finally, the Maverick Audio one is on my list because it looks gorgeous. However, I looked around but couldn't find any of the specs for it, and I didn't want to read the 100+ thread on it.
Finally, one last question on the Maverick Audio DAC/AMP. Some research shows that it has both a tube amp and a solid state amp. How does this work? Do they both function at the same time or can you switch them or does each input use a different amp?
Thanks!
