[jrhslick]

Hi fellow Head-fiers,
 
As the title suggests, I travel a lot and am looking for a portable DAC/AMP that I can use with my laptop (USB) and has a 1/4" (full-size) headphone jack.  I would rather not have to "downsize" the jack on my HE500s.
 
Impressions and recommendations appreciated.
 
thanks
John

 

[tomscy2000]

Audinst HUD-MX1
Audinst HUD-MX2
 
Resonessence Labs Herus
Resonessence Labs Concero HP
 
AMI Musik DDH-1
 
Olasonic NANOCOMPO
 
CEntrance HiFi-M8

 

[SilverEars]

  Audinst HUD-MX1
Audinst HUD-MX2
 
Resonessence Labs Herus
Resonessence Labs Concero HP
 
AMI Musik DDH-1
 
Olasonic NANOCOMPO
 
CEntrance HiFi-M8

Hi, which source would you say is the most resolving that you have ever heard with the most revealing iems you have.

 

[tomscy2000]

  Hi, which source would you say is the most resolving that you have ever heard with the most revealing iems you have.

 
Of this list, I have not heard the Olasonic or AMI, so I can't comment on their performance. However, I have the Concero HP and I've listened to the HiFi-M8.
 
I prefer the Concero HP. To me it is slightly more revealing and as a deeper presentation. However, the HiFi-M8 is pretty good.
 
BTW, keep in mind that these are the models (I know of) that have a 6.3mm output, which means that many other models are left out.