[makasin]

Ive got the Senn HD650s and the GLite, and all I need now is a better DAC so I can truly appreciate these beautiful cans. I am confused as to what I should get and if there is anything in this price range that can make a large difference from the Alien. I am thinking about getting a Zhaolu or an Emu 0404 USB. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I dont really know too much about DACs.

EDIT: Basically I am looking for a detailed and lively DAC that would pair well with my 650s

 

[SK138]

You might be interested in this: http://www.head-fi.org/forums/showthread.php?t=209849

I have it and it's very good for the money...especially with little mod; changing the power cap.

 

[makasin]

How much did it cost you and where did you get this?
One thing I am concerned about is the fact that my onboard sound card (AC'97 crapsticks) has optical out but I dont know if it's bit-perfect. However, I also have the Turtle Beach Audio Advantage Micro that has optical out as well. Would these optical sources be sufficient for me to realize a good increase in sonic performance?

 

[makasin]

How does the DAC AH sound?

 

[SK138]

I got it from http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...177158-1427309

I can not comment on your source. My source is Apple/iTunes...which is bit perfect. I was using it with optical out. It has 4 source switch which comes in handy incase you have multiple digital source. It has a built-in head-amp...but it's not good. I was using it for DAC only and it's very good...especially with power cap change.


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Originally Posted by makasin /img/forum/go_quote.gif How much did it cost you and where did you get this? One thing I am concerned about is the fact that my onboard sound card (AC'97 crapsticks) has optical out but I dont know if it's bit-perfect. However, I also have the Turtle Beach Audio Advantage Micro that has optical out as well. Would these optical sources be sufficient for me to realize a good increase in sonic performance?

 

[makasin]

Well my source application is foobar2000 which is bit perfect and all, but I dont know for sure that my sound card is going to be.