Personal BEST DAC-AMP & DONGLES discoveries thread (Best finds Reference List)

[Abramz]

Problem with reference-audio-analyzer is that a lot of the equipment on there is already out of production. And my Russian is terrible.

What model of Beyerdynamic you have?

 

[Abramz]

Double post, sorry

 

[wijnands]

DT770 250 ohm

 

[Abramz]

DT770 250 ohm

I think they can take all the power you can throw at them portable way for sure. So it all depends on your money, sorry...
Personally I like headphones pushed near the limit, in physical ways, not financial ))
Maybe Topping NX3s would be a safe bet?

 

[baskingshark]

Has anyone tried this new DAC/AMP, the Xduoo Xp-2Pro?
Selling at $120 - 140 on multiple platforms, Aliexpress etc

Specs look super good. Though I think it doesn't have balanced output. Might get it at the next sale if the reviews are good.

USB DAC: Yes , support
NFC Pairing: Yes , support
Noise Cancellation: Yes , support
Size: 105*55*15.6mm
Weight: 142G
Bluetooth Version: V5.0
Bluetooth Chip: CSR8675
Support Bluetooth Formats: SBC/AAC/APTX/APTX_LL/APTX_HD/LDAC
Charging time: about 3 hours
Output power: 300mW (32ohm)
Computer USB input: support Win7/8/10, MAC, iOS, Android system
Battery: 3.7V/1.800mAh

 

[Barusu Lamperouge]

Has anyone tried this new DAC/AMP, the Xduoo Xp-2Pro?
Selling at $120 - 140 on multiple platforms, Aliexpress etc

Specs look super good. Though I think it doesn't have balanced output. Might get it at the next sale if the reviews are good.




USB DAC: Yes , support
NFC Pairing: Yes , support
Noise Cancellation: Yes , support
Size: 105*55*15.6mm
Weight: 142G
Bluetooth Version: V5.0
Bluetooth Chip: CSR8675
Support Bluetooth Formats: SBC/AAC/APTX/APTX_LL/APTX_HD/LDAC
Charging time: about 3 hours
Output power: 300mW (32ohm)
Computer USB input: support Win7/8/10, MAC, iOS, Android system
Battery: 3.7V/1.800mAh

Think this was discussed briefly by @ClieOS in BT DAC Amp thread. I'm unable to find the post as of now

 

[rggz]

Hey @FiiO, is there any ETA for this new Q3?

 

[E8ArmyDiver]

Just discovered this EXCELLENT thread..I am a cheap SOB who LOVES great sound reproduction..It's a real shame the MORE $/BETTER Sound mentality permeates the entire hobby,there is so much fantastic sounding gear that doesn't cost much completely overlooked,especially by newbies because of this 1 reason..
For instance,your list should include the excellent APPJ Audio PA-1502 tube amplifier..Designed for Low Impedance headphones like Meze Empy/HiFiMan etc..Planar Magnetics at about $200.00 makes a world class rig with ANY low imp.headphone..
Right now I just got new HD800S & they have enough time on them now so I'm ready to hear them with a good tube amp..Oh sure Woo Audio used for $700.00 but I have this in my sights for $325.00..Add $75.00 for NOS 6SL7's & I already have a Matched & Balanced 1953 Mullard 12AX7 for the small signal tube,oh man for $400.00 I'm betting the Sennheiser HD800S just sings + it's a perfect visual match for my Burson Conductor 3P...

 

[RockaRolla]

Just discovered this EXCELLENT thread..I am a cheap SOB who LOVES great sound reproduction..It's a real shame the MORE $/BETTER Sound mentality permeates the entire hobby,there is so much fantastic sounding gear that doesn't cost much completely overlooked,especially by newbies because of this 1 reason..
For instance,your list should include the excellent APPJ Audio PA-1502 tube amplifier..Designed for Low Impedance headphones like Meze Empy/HiFiMan etc..Planar Magnetics at about $200.00 makes a world class rig with ANY low imp.headphone..
Right now I just got new HD800S & they have enough time on them now so I'm ready to hear them with a good tube amp..Oh sure Woo Audio used for $700.00 but I have this in my sights for $325.00..Add $75.00 for NOS 6SL7's & I already have a Matched & Balanced 1953 Mullard 12AX7 for the small signal tube,oh man for $400.00 I'm betting the Sennheiser HD800S just sings + it's a perfect visual match for my Burson Conductor 3P...

I'm actually now looking into buying my first tube amp, and the APPJ PA1502A caught my attention. Been reading alot about it for past few weeks, and it got alot of rave reviews, which got me quite excited especially at such a low price. You mentioned that its designed for low impedance phones, but does it have enough power and drive for high impedance phones like HD600? I'm avoiding buying an OTL, because I have other low impedance phones as well.

 

[E8ArmyDiver]

I'm actually now looking into buying my first tube amp, and the APPJ PA1502A caught my attention. Been reading alot about it for past few weeks, and it got alot of rave reviews, which got me quite excited especially at such a low price. You mentioned that its designed for low impedance phones, but does it have enough power and drive for high impedance phones like HD600? I'm avoiding buying an OTL, because I have other low impedance phones as well.

No that amp is specially designed for low impedance...The amp I showed in my reply is the best deal in new I've found that has good power into high impedance...Also I prefer transformer coupled,much better bass IMO...

 

[Vruksha]

Guys, new to this thread as well as dac/amp. It feels like a maze between multiple reviews but somehow I have found a What is your opinion about Topping L30+D10s combo?

 

[E8ArmyDiver]

Guys, new to this thread as well as dac/amp. It feels like a maze between multiple reviews but somehow I have found a What is your opinion about Topping L30+D10s combo?

IMO the iFi Zen DAC is hands down best bang for $ going & most likely outperforms the Topping stack...

 

[sajunky]

Toppings, iFi's are overpriced, users have to cover cost of marketing. If you want real bargain price, find yourself.

 

[Dobrescu George]

I made a video review about the Sonata HD PRO and its actual usage

Tiny thing, looks like a joystick, sounds good, but the volume buttons are less functional than they are cosmetic

 

[LDBaha]

Anyone know of an obscure tube amp that would work with some Beyer T1s?
I have an Xduoo XD-05 Plus and the tiny but amazing X3II

But I am looking for a tube amp to help the super high impedance