[hur1214]

I have Onkyo SE-200 PCI+ Sound card and something went wrong, not working. I need to change.... right now i'm using onboard soundcard which is hell. I'm looking for one USB DAC/soundcard...

I would like to send up to $300.

My setup will be:

PC -> USB DAC -> Little Dot MK III -> Grado 225

 

[miloxo]

I cant recomend a DAC, but take a look in this:

http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f46/al...pt-2-a-325941/

 

[Drubbing]

Quote:

Originally Posted by hur1214 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I have Onkyo SE-200 PCI+ Sound card and something went wrong, not working. I need to change.... right now i'm using onboard soundcard which is hell. I'm looking for one USB DAC/soundcard... I would like to send up to $300. My setup will be: PC -> USB DAC -> Little Dot MK III -> Grado 225

Having first got the hot audio DAC as shown in the link, I simply can't recommend them, unless you have troublesome onboard (noise etc); they add nothing whatsoever IME.

For your budget the Corda 3move would do nicely. I bit the bullet after the Hot audio and got one of these for my MS1/DT250. good product and good value

 

[mrarroyo]

If you go to the amp section search for the Hifiman EF2. It is an USB DAC w/ a tube Amp section. Both Larry (HeadphoneAddict) and myself have an unit which we have been testing/listening to, we both think very highly off it. The unit is sold by Head Direct a site sponsor for $189.

 

[Prog Rock Man]

The Firestone Fubar II USB DAC with Supplier is just about in your budget. The supplier adds greater dynamics and I would recommend getting both.

 

[ciphercomplete]

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[TheMarchingMule]

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrarroyo /img/forum/go_quote.gif If you go to the amp section search for the Hifiman EF2. It is an USB DAC w/ a tube Amp section. Both Larry (HeadphoneAddict) and myself have an unit which we have been testing/listening to, we both think very highly off it. The unit is sold by Head Direct a site sponsor for $189.

Yes, do check this DAC out; there have been favorable impressions and reviews written about it in a thread on the first page about it. I may just buy this DAC for college.

 

[Wiza_Gab]

Pico DAC

 

[acetate]

I have this Mini USB DAC
http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f7/hif...ne-amp-407756/

a very good stuff, but might not suit ur need as it comes with its own headphone amp already.