palmfish
Headphoneus Supremus
I'm switching for a tube amp setup so I'll need a separate DAC that only is a DAC.
Pardon my ignorance, but looking at the DC-1 specs I don't see how it differs from the Asus in that regard.
I'm switching for a tube amp setup so I'll need a separate DAC that only is a DAC.
Pardon my ignorance, but looking at the DC-1 specs I don't see how it differs from the Asus in that regard.
Pardon mine, you're probably more fluent in hifi than I am. The DC-1 is solely a DAC. The Asus is a DAC, a preamp and an amp all at once. So since I'm gonna go with a tube amplifier, I don't need the preamp/amp abilities of the ASUS anymore... That's why I want a unit that is a DAC only. Am I right?
Actually Tonequest, the DC-1 is a DAC, preamp, and headphone amp all in one - just like the Essence One. They are actually extremely similar, which is why I asked you about it.
You are going to spend money needlessly on a new product and lose money selling your Asus.
What are your digital music sources? I'm sure I (and others here) can help you find a better solution.
Oh my... Thanks! So here's what I'd like to have:
- Bottlehead Crack
- A good DAC below $500
- AKG K702
I also have a pair of iKanto i5 active speakers which are ok. But since they're active, I don't need an amp for them so the Bottlehead crack will just be for the headphones. I'm playing Flac and mp3 through my computer, 95% of the time blues and rock music very heavily guitar-oriented (I'm a guitarist).
Thanks! I feel like a total newbee, which I am...
So this long winded story is just to share why I identify with krismusic's quote. I now have the two HD6xx, the K702, a Trafomatic Experience Head One HPamp, my now three years old TEAC PD-HA600 "old faithful" CD player (oh & my old Kenwood also) & that Ladies & Gentlemen is the end of my quest. I also fully agree with many other quotes/posts which point out that in the end it's mostly about what your ears/mind preference is. I don't covet or have any urge to try other HPs or HP amps. The HD600 is my favourite (Canadian spelling) HP while the 650 is a nice change periodically. As for the K702 it fulfills the rare need for a totally different sound but it never lasts long & it depends on the genre of music I'm listening to. The HD600, IMHO, to my ears, to my personal taste, is the best overall HP ever made (never saw or heard the Orpheus) & it makes me laugh (better than crying) when I think that I've come full (expensive) circle. It was a good learning experience, journey because I now realize what I'm happy with.
I agree with the HD600s bring the best overall headphones *for the price* I had Q701s before and sold those for hd600s because their sound signature caters to every genre better than the akgs. I felt like the 701s were absolutely stellar with a few acoustic genes but terrible for other not as well mastered/bassy music.
I agree with the HD600s bring the best overall headphones *for the price* I had Q701s before and sold those for hd600s because their sound signature caters to every genre better than the akgs. I felt like the 701s were absolutely stellar with a few acoustic genes but terrible for other not as well mastered/bassy music.
Yes I've been told that the iPhone measures well. Live in hope!
I have read what KR has to say. Very interesting guy. Slightly worryingly he is also a Ufologist!
I also hangout in photography forums. Many people consider him the laughingstock of the internet. Take everything he writes with a huge grain of salt. He's pandering to donations and trying to get corporate sponsors. Not too objective.
Looks like some 6 $ eardrops almost completely solved my treble harshness/thin sound/hearing discomfort/fatigue issue.
Seeing my doctor this Friday to check for ear infection/ swimmer's ear/ whatever it is.
That just reminds me... how important our minds and our bodies are in the whole music listening experience.
Sometimes much cheaper to do a hearing check, rather than swapping gear without end.