[sad_katz]

How's a DacMagic + EF2 combo sounds? Do you think it'll be a good combo?

 

[boomy3555]

Almost any stand alone DAC will be on par if not better than the EF2's onboard. Pretty much all of the external dac builders will start with a DAC similar in quality and cost to the EF'2 DAC. The onboard is respectable, but so far many people have expressed a preferrence to an external dac into the RCA's of the EF-2. and truthfuly, I use it mostly right from the headphone out of my netbook. ( I disaggree with most who say headphone out on laptop sucks.)

 

[roker]

Quote:

Originally Posted by boomy3555 /img/forum/go_quote.gif ( I disaggree with most who say headphone out on laptop sucks.)

I'd rather have a direct line-out

that's the biggest issue I have.

even a simple 100 dollar DAC could serve that purpose.

 

[hasanyuceer]

What about Travagans Green? Which one is better choice EF2 or Green?

And also has anyone got an idea about YULONG Crystal DA?
Welcome to Audiophilechina

 

[boomy3555]

EF2 is Tubes so an A/B isn't likely.. Both the Travagans Green and the Yulong look like great DAC/Amp combos but if you want the "Taste of Tubes" the EF-2 is a good place to start

 

[hasanyuceer]

I only want to get best performance for that amount of money.. I looked into Green but it doesnt seem to be enough powerful..

Only EF2 and Yulong are in the race now..

 

[boomy3555]

Check Out LittleDot Amps as well. Any of the Tube/SS hybrids such as EF2 and LD I+, should have plenty of power for your 80 ohm Beyers. But the Yulong may be a better choice if you decide to go with higher ohm cans such as Senn (300 ohm) or even the higher resistance 250 ohm Beyers.

 

[hasanyuceer]

What about K701 or other low impedance but power demanding headphones?

 

[boomy3555]

The AKGs have specific power consumption requirements. Especially the 701's. The 702's i had didn't seem to be particularly hungry cans. But the 701 really needs a jump start to get going.

 

[hasanyuceer]

Thanks for answers..

Still got a lot of time getting an HD650 or K701. First I am thinking about getting a Grado or Goldring or HD555 and EF2 is enough for them I think.

I am pulling the trigger for an EF2!

 

[boomy3555]

Go For it !! It's a great starter tube amp and you can always use it as a preamp followed by another Solid State amp when you get higher impedance cans and need more power.

 

[hasanyuceer]

I've ordered it. I will worry about high impedance cans, when I got one.

Thanks again

 

[mrarroyo]

Cheers Hasan and enjoy your new toy!

 

[hasanyuceer]

Thanks Miguel

 

[Nike T]

Hey guys, I'm looking into getting this, maybe. Right now I'm using SR-225i's, and these will be my first amp and dac. I'm also thinking of maybe getting a gamma1 and a little dot I+ maybe. Which do you guys think will be better? I'll probably be using it through college, I'm a senior now, if I can resist the upgrade bug.