ajames
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I'm debating on whether to add a DAC or another amp to my setup, and was looking for some suggestions.
I began with a CMoy in an altoids tin, which was later transplanted into an empty cigar box which is stationary on my desk. My source as of now is either a LOD from a 5th gen ipod, or the audio out from my desktop's on board chipset (ALC889). I own Senn HD201's, AKG k81dj's and am awaiting delivery of a set of sr80's
With those on the way, and an itch to complete another diy project, i'm looking at either:
1. An Alien DAC
2. a Starving Student Millet Hybrid
Coming through the sr80's, which is more likely to be a better choice, if i can only make one at the moment? Will the DAC be a big enough improvement over onboard audio to notice? or will the SS pair well with the grado's and give me a more worthwile diy?
I began with a CMoy in an altoids tin, which was later transplanted into an empty cigar box which is stationary on my desk. My source as of now is either a LOD from a 5th gen ipod, or the audio out from my desktop's on board chipset (ALC889). I own Senn HD201's, AKG k81dj's and am awaiting delivery of a set of sr80's
1. An Alien DAC
2. a Starving Student Millet Hybrid
Coming through the sr80's, which is more likely to be a better choice, if i can only make one at the moment? Will the DAC be a big enough improvement over onboard audio to notice? or will the SS pair well with the grado's and give me a more worthwile diy?