[fengtard]

My humble computer setup-


Sony Vaio Z(2010) > GoVibe DAC > Denon RCD-N7 > Tannoy Mercury V1
                                                  > Sennheiser HD238 / JH16
 
while we're at it.. i'm actually looking for a suitable DAC (just the DAC itself, no amps or bells/whistles). any suggestions?
 
Cheers,
Stanley.C

 

[BARNSTORMER]

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My new audio rig

 

Hay there. Im really new to all this audiophile stuff. Really began looking for an external sound card for my laptop. Ended up with a Creative Sound Blaster. Being my first proper sound card i thought it was ok, but now im hearing distortions and picking up a lot of interference from external sources eg. fridge compressors a room away.
Im using Audio Technica ATH-AD700's which i also think are great as a newbie to it all. Although the cans lack bass hugely. But after only a few short weeks im ready to step up!  After Hours and hours of trolling websites i have decided i want Red Wine Audio lol but i know that not going to happen. So now i see your pic and research HiFiman EF2 and yep thats me to a T. The question i have is regarding power source. Dose the EF2 come with one or do i need to purchase one separately and if so what would be recommended? Im also looking at some Sennheiser HD 650's. Or what would other peoples recommendations be?

 

[Nom de Plume]

My humble computer setup-

 
while we're at it.. i'm actually looking for a suitable DAC (just the DAC itself, no amps or bells/whistles). any suggestions?
 
Cheers,
Stanley.C

Schiit Audio recently released a new DAC (Bifrost) which fetches 350USD - 450USD if you want USB. Haute Schiit

 

[BARNSTORMER]

Clevo P170HMx ([size=x-small]i7-2720QM[/size], [size=x-small]GTX 485M, 16GB DDR3, Corsair Force 3 120gb primary, 750gb secondary)[/size]
Audio Technica ATH-A700
Creative Sound Blaster
As i said in a thread just above im looking at the HiFiMan EF2 and an upgraded pair of headphones. Am after info on the power supply the EF2 requires and some suggestions on headphone choice.

 

[crumpler]

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My humble computer setup-
 
Sony Vaio Z(2010) > GoVibe DAC > Denon RCD-N7 > Tannoy Mercury V1
                                                  > Sennheiser HD238 / JH16
 
while we're at it.. i'm actually looking for a suitable DAC (just the DAC itself, no amps or bells/whistles). any suggestions?
 
Cheers,
Stanley.C

I've heard nothing but good things about the music streamer II/+ if you are just looking for USB input. And i really did enjoy the Streamer Pro while i had it.
 
The DACport LX is another one of those USB-only-input DACs newly available in the market now. I'm using the DACport which comes with a built-in headphone amplifier and i'm really enjoying it too. Some say it's the ultimate portable rig but for me, it is my only home rig as well.
 

 

[Twinster]

I'm also a owner of the Dacport DAC/Amp and well worth the extra $50 for the amplifier section (compare to LX version).  You can still use it as a pre-amp only feeding another amplifier if you want. 
 
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I've heard nothing but good things about the music streamer II/+ if you are just looking for USB input. And i really did enjoy the Streamer Pro while i had it.
 
The DACport LX is another one of those USB-only-input DACs newly available in the market now. I'm using the DACport which comes with a built-in headphone amplifier and i'm really enjoying it too. Some say it's the ultimate portable rig but for me, it is my only home rig as well.
 

 

 

[tool462]

Desk setup:
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q179/tool_462/Full1.jpg
 
Nothing fancy for audio, NuForce uDac and Grado SR60i's but audio is my next money pit I have discovered.
 
PC itself:
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q179/tool_462/Side1.jpg

 

[darkmess]

I was hoping that your PC picture could be even smaller than 100x100.

 

[.Sup]

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I was hoping that your PC picture could be even smaller than 100x100.

Why? So you could use it as a wallpaper? 

 

[zoqi]

 
My humble little gaming rig. 

 

[Roller]

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My humble little gaming rig. 

What keyboard is that?

 

[zoqi]

Thats the Logitech G110

 

[tool462]

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I was hoping that your PC picture could be even smaller than 100x100.

Here is proper link, I didn't realise this forum wouldn't allow usage of the normal tags or thumbnail tags.
 
[url=http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q179/tool_462/Side1.jpg]http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q179/tool_462/Side1.jpg[/url]
 
[url=http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q179/tool_462/FrontAngle1.jpg]http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q179/tool_462/FrontAngle1.jpg[/url]

 

[elbuzzard]

nice bong in there tool.

 

[ashishkushwaha]

Computer/Desktop part of the entire RIG. This machine also drives the HTPC/speaker setup that i posted in the other thread (high-end audio one).