geardoc
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My laptop has lost its mobility and I'm looking for a way to drive my cans without lots of wires hanging off. Do any cards have a decent amp or headphone out?
Impossible dream: laptop card to drive HD650, K701, RS1?
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jules650
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I use an Echo Indigo DJ with my k701s as my transportable rig and I'm quite happy with the combination. It's good enough for non-analytical listening.
geardoc
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I guess I'll try the Echo Indigo DJ. Looks like that is the obvious choice - no other cards made recently.
geardoc
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JimP, thanks for the vote of confidence. I bought one and installed in my laptop.
Doing a listening test with the Indigo DJ with my HD650's now, comparing with and without an additional amp. The actual setup I'm using is:
Indigo DJ ----> line out ----> Xin SM III ----> HD650 or SR225
versus
Indigo DJ ----> headphone out ---> HD650 or SR225
With a variety of jazz and rock the difference is not that great with the HD650's. Less of a difference using the easier to drive SR225s. Not bad for a little card.
No detectable hiss with IEM's at high volume, another plus.
Doing a listening test with the Indigo DJ with my HD650's now, comparing with and without an additional amp. The actual setup I'm using is:
Indigo DJ ----> line out ----> Xin SM III ----> HD650 or SR225
versus
Indigo DJ ----> headphone out ---> HD650 or SR225
With a variety of jazz and rock the difference is not that great with the HD650's. Less of a difference using the easier to drive SR225s. Not bad for a little card.
No detectable hiss with IEM's at high volume, another plus.
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