palchiu
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Go find a 24/96-192 USB-spdif and performance USB cable, lots improved.
I had mixed results with the Ultrasones that I tried, and I've never tried Beyers with it. Mixed results with low impedance headphones in general, but the Mini-i sounds great with my HD600. I mainly use external amps with it though.
It could depend on what the ohm rating of your Beyers is, 300 ohms may be best. Agreed about the USB converter if your computer doesn't have coax/optical as the USB input is limited.
Palchiu,
Where could I get some cords like this?
I seem to be making this more difficult than it really is... Should be a simple setup to my Marantz or my PC, whichever I prefer!
Thanks again!
Okay so, im still wanting this DAC, recently received the FiiO E17 which I use as a DAC for my MStage, it sounds far better than the E7, now I am wondering how much better is the Mini-I to the E17? (I know its portable vs desktop!)
I have both the Matrix Mini-i and the FiiO E17 but use them for different purposes. The Mini-i is more open, airy and overall more enjoyable. The Mini-i is part of my main office system and the E17 is for use with my MacBookAir around the house. Love them both but if I just had to choose one, it would be the Mini-i. YMMV.
I thought the E17 was not released yet.
Is the difference noticeable? Like Night and day difference? The MStage and Mini-I are said to be a great combo so it should sound good anyway, once I get that I'll probably stop buying any more DACs or Amps as I would no longer would need to do, so it would be a great investment. (So I say anyway.. )
........PS Audio DL III absolutely smokes the Mini-i. Haven't tried it with headphones but in my main A/V system with Martin Logan speakers and 15 series Rotel gear, I found the Mini-i unlistenable compared to the DL III......