gr34td3str0y3r
100+ Head-Fier
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I run an ODAC standalone and O2 amp at work with my M100s
At home I have my X1s but dont have any real head phone set up.
I run HDMI audio from my PC, ps3, and ps4 into my TV which runs optical out into a ****ty 100$ Yamaha surround amp that I plug my X1s into.
I want to upgrade my home set up and I don't make that much money. $1000 on headphone stuff in the last 5 months has totally broken my bank. but of course I am hooked.
I am seriously stuck... not sure what I should to get to upgrade my sound at home.
I live in Japan so all options are not the same as the USA.
options and budget include
fostex hp-a4
a 2nd ODAC
Asus Xonar Essence STU (stand alone USB unit)
Asus Xonar Essence STX (PCI computer card)
Ideally I want to improve my PC audio. I need a better DAC. when I get the cash get a tube amp.
I think another ODAC is the best dac I can get for the money. I don't need an amp/dac like the Fostex. which is 3 times the price.
At home I have my X1s but dont have any real head phone set up.
I run HDMI audio from my PC, ps3, and ps4 into my TV which runs optical out into a ****ty 100$ Yamaha surround amp that I plug my X1s into.
I want to upgrade my home set up and I don't make that much money. $1000 on headphone stuff in the last 5 months has totally broken my bank. but of course I am hooked.
I am seriously stuck... not sure what I should to get to upgrade my sound at home.
I live in Japan so all options are not the same as the USA.
options and budget include
fostex hp-a4
a 2nd ODAC
Asus Xonar Essence STU (stand alone USB unit)
Asus Xonar Essence STX (PCI computer card)
Ideally I want to improve my PC audio. I need a better DAC. when I get the cash get a tube amp.
I think another ODAC is the best dac I can get for the money. I don't need an amp/dac like the Fostex. which is 3 times the price.
