[DavidA]

question here guys, what dac do you use for grados? or do they need any. coz im just playing it directly to my laptop and phone. and maybe im missing out on something

I've been mostly using the headphone jack of my PC, using a Asus Xonar DG soundcard which is pretty good. I currently have the following DACs: UD-301, Bimby, Bifrost Uber, Modi2uber and Teac AH-01 with these amps: Lyr2, BH Crack, Ember, Asgard2, and the headphone outputs of the UD-301 and AH-01, but you really don't need a DAC/amp for most Grado headphones (RS2e and SR225e for me) and the alternative drivers like the Ypsilon, Nhoord, Magnum and Turbulent are also fairly easy to drive.
I also have a Fiio X3, X3ii, X1 and Sandisk Clip for portable use

 

[capnjack]

thanks.. but I dont really want to spend huge money for dac right now, can you suggest any affordable ones that are good?

A reasonably priced dap?
I find the Ruizu A50hd to be a real powerhouse of a player for very little money (£50)

 

[capnjack]

Currently listening to America / America (1971) - A Horse With No Name on my Turbulent X’s Thanks @jinteddy7 for the quick turnaround on my replacement driver. Just burned it in overnight so I can now have a proper listen to them!

 

[larry piencenaves]

thanks for the suggestions guys, i think ill buy these instead (https://www.amazon.com/Signstek-Coa...601&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=signstek+hifi&psc=1) since they are cheaper, if i have a more budget then ill probably buy a better one for upgrade. coz i really think my built-in dac on my laptop is not so good.

 

[capnjack]

thanks for the suggestions guys, i think ill buy these instead (https://www.amazon.com/Signstek-Coa...601&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=signstek+hifi&psc=1) since they are cheaper, if i have a more budget then ill probably buy a better one for upgrade. coz i really think my built-in dac on my laptop is not so good.

It looks to me that you will still need an amp in the chain after the dac there though. Sorry, my bad, I didn’t spot the black headphone socket next to the rca sockets.

 

[larry piencenaves]

i saw this on amazon https://www.amazon.com/Topping-Port...-Amplifier-Headphone-Compatible/dp/B01N9S3R6A. i think ill just save for now and buy this instead

 

[capnjack]

i saw this on amazon https://www.amazon.com/Topping-Port...-Amplifier-Headphone-Compatible/dp/B01N9S3R6A. i think ill just save for now and buy this instead

Have you looked at the Fiio K1?

 

[larry piencenaves]

Have you looked at the Fiio K1?

too overpriced in my country

 

[capnjack]

Amazon?

 

[larry piencenaves]

Amazon?

i live in asia, amazon is not an option for me (shipping fees), aliexpress takes too long to deliver, lazada/shopee is my only choice

 

[capnjack]

I see, in the UK we get stung for duties on everything from outside the EU. add on to that the standard Royal Mail handling fee and thing start to add up
Shame really because it sounds like the Fiio could have been exactly what you need.

 

[larry piencenaves]

I see, in the UK we get stung for duties on everything from outside the EU. add on to that the standard Royal Mail handling fee and thing start to add up
Shame really because it sounds like the Fiio could have been exactly what you need.

its a hard thing to be an audiophile living outside the US.

 

[ostewart]

thanks.. but I dont really want to spend huge money for dac right now, can you suggest any affordable ones that are good?

JDS Labs O2 + OL DAC will be great, it's what I use.

It's very neutral and works well with the warmer and newer E series of grados

 

[cathee]

Hey guys! -

Anyone have a good source for female 2.5mm jacks? I had my TH900s converted to detachable by Brandon (Peterek) and thought it'd be neat to be able to share cables.

TIA.

 

[DavidA]

Hey guys! -

Anyone have a good source for female 2.5mm jacks? I had my TH900s converted to detachable by Brandon (Peterek) and thought it'd be neat to be able to share cables.

TIA.

Love the work that Brandon does but 2.5mm jacks is one of those jacks that I don't care for since they aren't very sturdy and in the case of TH-900/600/X00 you need to cut the cups, baffle and frame to fit them. Its one of the reasons I like SMC jacks since they provide a more secure connection, take up less space in a cup and for the Fostex TH series you don't need to cut the cups, baffle or frame to use them.

Did you ask Brandon where he gets the 2.5mm jacks? He might be the best source of in for parts since he's helped me out many times when I'm trying to find jacks and such.