[Vosk]

Hey, i just got the new X1 and they are amazing, but i still use my onboard sound, therefore i really need a good source for my headphones. What do you prefer for me?
 
My music-genre: Pop-Rock/Indie Pop/Indie Rock/Dubstep/RnB.
 
My budget: 120€(If needed 180€)   162$/243$
 
Thanks a lot!

 

[DrSheep]

AudioQuest DragonFly.

 

[Vosk]

Pretty expensive 200€ :/

 

[DrSheep]

  Pretty expensive 200€ :/

Yes, but it sounds rival $1000 setup.  Since your budget is so close to it's asking price, I think you really should either save up or hunt for discount and get it.

 

[cel4145]

FiiO e17 should fit within your budget.

 

[fuzzyash]

hrt microstreamer $200 
said to be as good as audioquest and meridian, and its cheaper than them

 

[Vosk]

What do you think about the FiiO E07k?

 

[cel4145]

What do you think about the FiiO E07k?

ClieOS rated its headphone amp a couple of notches down from the E17 in his ranking--after the reviews at the bottom of this post.

 

[Vosk]

Are the O2+ODAC a overkill for the X1? If they are fine, where should i order these? (I live in Germany)
+ How is the Schiit Magni/Modi?

 

[cel4145]

The ODAC/O2 is an excellent setup. Epiphany Acoustics in the UK sells it.

The Schiit Modi/Magni is of comparable equality and cheaper, but may not be for you depending on shipping.

Both of these setups are a good step up from the FiiO E17 (and certainly the E07k).

 

[Vosk]

Sorry for asking, but how can i connect everything, which cable do i need?

 

[cel4145]

Depends. With the ODAC/O2 combined unit, all you need is a mini USB cable, and I think it normally comes with it. Figure out what you are going to buy first

 

[DrSheep]

Just make sure you have enough power from your USB hub, as I ran into issues with DAC that didn't mount correctly in Windows due to lack of power.

 

[Vosk]

O2/ODAC at epiphany-acoustics seems pretty nice and it has everything you will need. But it will cost me 233€. Is it really worth it?

 

[Vosk]

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