[DrunkenPiper]

I am looking for a DAC/amp to convert sound from my PC and PS3 to my Sennheiser HD598 headphones. The Audioengine D1 seems to be a good choice but it lacks a 1/4" headphone jack. It has usb for PC and a S/PDIF for PS3. I was also looking at the Grant Fidelity TubeDac-11. Also seems to fit the bill, but is a little high in price. What suggestions do you have for me? It doesn't have to have usb it could have multiple optical S/PDIFs. Thanks.

 

[PurpleAngel]

  I am looking for a DAC/amp to convert sound from my PC and PS3 to my Sennheiser HD598 headphones. The Audioengine D1 seems to be a good choice but it lacks a 1/4" headphone jack. It has usb for PC and a S/PDIF for PS3. I was also looking at the Grant Fidelity TubeDac-11. Also seems to fit the bill, but is a little high in price. What suggestions do you have for me? It doesn't have to have usb it could have multiple optical S/PDIFs. Thanks.

If you use the S/PDIF optical connection on your PC to connect to the Audioengine D1, you can still use the computer's on-board audio.
USB bypasses the computer's on-board sound card.
 
The D1 connected to the PS3 using the D1's S/PDIF optical will give you basic 2-channel (headphone) audio, not headphone surround sound.
 
Also this replacement cable for the Sennheiser HD5XX series comes with a 3.5mm (1/8") headphone jack.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/261255113290?var=560215640800&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

 

[DrunkenPiper]

Thanks your your reply. I don't care about using onboard sound. I also don't care about surround sound, my headphones only have two speakers. And I don't want to buy a cable from Guangzhou.

I am looking for DAC / head amp suggestions. It could also have a coaxial in as well. From what I understand would just a good DAC suffice?

 

[exiton]

Audio-GD 15.32 is what I'm looking out to do optical in that is a DAC/AMP combo.

 

[DrunkenPiper]

Thanks. I also found the Topping TP D2. Would this do my headphones justice? Overkill? Better option?

 

[DrunkenPiper]

Or what about the Aune X1 MK2?

 

[DrunkenPiper]

Just ordered the topping D3. Will let you guys know how it works.