[clarknova]

I can't seem to find many DAC's in my price range ($200-250) that can do 96/24 through USB and I was wondering if anyone could make some suggestions for me ?
 
I know the Fiio E17 coming out can but I would like to purchase something now if possible. I'm currently using my Fiio E9 to drive my HD650's.
 
Also since this is my first post/thread I wanted to say long time lurker and have enjoyed reading this forums for a while

 

[65535]

Matrix Rip DAC, can be had for $210 shipped on eBay.
 
http://www.nuforce.com/hp/products/iconudac2/index.php

 

[Brooko]

Audio-gd NFB-12.1 dac/amp.
 
USD215 + shipping.
 
Product page : http://www.audio-gd.com/Pro/Headphoneamp/NFB12/NFB12EN.htm
 
Reviews on Head-fi : http://www.head-fi.org/products/audio-gd-nfb-12/reviews
 
 

 

[andrewmorio]

HRT Music Streamer II+  $159

 

[Satellite_6]

HRT Music Streamer II  $150

 

[clarknova]

Thanks for the all the suggestions guys! Now I've got so many choices. I've got my DT 990 Pro Premium's coming wed as well , time to get a serious DAC.

 

[kingoftown1]

There's also the Audinst HUD-MX1 and Yulong U100

 

[A187]

iBasso D7 ($179)
http://ibasso.com/en/products/show.asp?ID=77
 
24/192 from USB. And it's asynchronous.

 

[Mauricio]

ESI strikes again!
 
ESI Dr. DAC Nano
$99
 

 

[SanS]

Quote:

ESI strikes again!
 
ESI Dr. DAC Nano
$99
 

my experience: dr.dac nano + hd650 = dr.dac nano + hd590 = laptop integrated sc (no sound improvement at all)
 

 

[kstuart]

Quote:

HRT Music Streamer II  $150

Review:
 
www.headfonia.com/the-hrt-music-streamer-ii-asynchronous-2496-for-149-95/
 
 

 

[clarknova]

That iBasso D7 looks to be exactly what I need . Question though , what exactly does "asynchronous" mean? I take it .. that it means it can do both 96/24 via coax/optical or USB? While that effect the fact that I'm using a Fiio E9 to drive my HD650s? And will buying another Headphone AMP/DAC be double amping my already in use E9?

 

[kocsu]

EMU-0204 USB
 
 

 

[Mauricio]

From the Greek:  a- (free of/from), syn- (same, together), chronos (time).
 
"Asynchronous" means that the DAC functions not as the slave tied to the computer's clock, but rather as the host device, meaning that it is the DAC which sets the clock speed for data transfer.  This allows for increased bandwidth (i.e. 24-bit/96kHz) and serves to reduce, if not eliminate jitter.