Bynming
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Hello guys. So, I know very little in terms of audio equipment. I wish there was some kind of advice place so I could ask specific questions without making a thread. Anyway, getting those HD650's I never thought I would develop or renew my passion for music to this extent. Now I'm looking for a DAC and an AMP but I really don't know what I'm doing. I've been reading a lot but I don't know what all my options are.
Not long ago, someone suggested the Yulong D100 which I keep as a definite option as it combines both a DAC and an AMP, plus it has good reviews. It goes for around $450-500 which is a bit on the expensive side for me, but it's OK. I've also been looking at the Little Dot MKiii and I'm thinking I would like to try. However, now I have a few questions...
1- How much should I spend on a DAC to go with a $250 AMP and what are some good DACs that I could use paired with the Little Dot MKiii? I would like to put the DAC under the little dot too, so it's better if it looks decent =P.
2- How long do tubes generally last and how do I find replacements or compatible tubes? (Note: I tend to have my headphones on, a LOT. Sometimes I'll listen to music nearly all day while I'm writing a paper or something - I assume that could reduce the longevity of the tubes.)
3- Would it work / make sense to purchase a Little Dot MKiii and use it with my Auzentech Bravura sound card temporarily until I can find the money to get a DAC? (Note: This would imply that I would use the sound card's 6.3mm AMP'd jack -> Little Dot's RCA inputs.)
4- Are there other options around $400-600 (closer than $400 is good). Any kind of "brainstorming" would be good. I'll read about things that interest me!
5- Should I just go with the Yulong? =P
Sorry about all the questions, I'm just starting here and I would GREATLY appreciate any help. Thanks a lot!
Not long ago, someone suggested the Yulong D100 which I keep as a definite option as it combines both a DAC and an AMP, plus it has good reviews. It goes for around $450-500 which is a bit on the expensive side for me, but it's OK. I've also been looking at the Little Dot MKiii and I'm thinking I would like to try. However, now I have a few questions...
1- How much should I spend on a DAC to go with a $250 AMP and what are some good DACs that I could use paired with the Little Dot MKiii? I would like to put the DAC under the little dot too, so it's better if it looks decent =P.
2- How long do tubes generally last and how do I find replacements or compatible tubes? (Note: I tend to have my headphones on, a LOT. Sometimes I'll listen to music nearly all day while I'm writing a paper or something - I assume that could reduce the longevity of the tubes.)
3- Would it work / make sense to purchase a Little Dot MKiii and use it with my Auzentech Bravura sound card temporarily until I can find the money to get a DAC? (Note: This would imply that I would use the sound card's 6.3mm AMP'd jack -> Little Dot's RCA inputs.)
4- Are there other options around $400-600 (closer than $400 is good). Any kind of "brainstorming" would be good. I'll read about things that interest me!
5- Should I just go with the Yulong? =P
Sorry about all the questions, I'm just starting here and I would GREATLY appreciate any help. Thanks a lot!
