[shftommy]

Hey everyone, been looking at the Audinst Mx1 for a period of time, I'm just wondering if there's anything better than the MX1 but with similar size. Since I travel around with my laptop, size is pretty important to me. And mainly the DAC is just for D to A, as I've got amps already. My budget would be around $300-400
Classical is my main music type and UE10 + er4s are my usual companions.
Feel free to throw me any ideas!!!  
Cheers guys

 

[NA Blur]

The CENtrance DACport is at the upper end of your budget, but remains an excellent choice.
 
http://www.headphone.com/headphone-amps/centrance-dacport.php
 
Simple to use, small, and plays well with others.  It also 24-bit 96khz for your high res files.

 

[shftommy]

thanks for your reply. but headphone amp is not really a big consideration, i just need a good quality converting unit. By the way, is the Fostex Hp-A3 any good ? coz its usb powered, and the price is pretty good too.

 

[Mauricio]

HRT Music Streamer II ($149)
JDS Labs ODAC ($149)

 

[kiteki]

The Fostex HP-A3 is really nice!
 
I recommend these as well
 
- http://hifiduino.wordpress.com/2011/12/28/musiland-dragon/
- http://www.esi-audio.com/products/drdacprime/
- http://www.audiotrack.net/products/DRDAC2DXMUSES/