[tracky]

Hi guys!
This is my setup:

M-Audio Audiophile 2496 soundcard
X-Can v2
Clou Red 2001
HD600

Does an expensive CD player (or just DAC) sound much better than my soundcard or should I go for an OTL amp?

 

[chych]

Add an ART DI/O DAC to it, it gets a hell lot better with it (I have the AP2496 myself). The amp can come next, as the source is probably the weakest link for you.

 

[Audio-Me]

Try Terratec EWS88MP.

 

[Nick Dangerous]

Hard to say. Without the X-PSU I've heard that the X-Cans amp is a bit lacking. I enjoyed mine while I had it, but I like my MG Head OTL even more.

Hmmmmm. It's a toss up. Flip a coin. Go ART DI/O or MG Head OTL.

 

[kelly]

As much as I'm a fan of the ART DI/O, the Sennheiser simply comes alive with better amplification. You said OTL amp... the MG Head isn't REALLY an OTL amp, so which amps are you considering?

 

[Nick Dangerous]

Nitpicky person!

 

[tracky]

Thanks for your answers!

Art DI/O. Ehh? I don't think it is as good as an MSB Link DAC III, or am I wrong?

The new MG Head OTL is probably very good. The problem is: I live in Europe. 230 V AC and shipping from Canada is no problem or?