[BestEarCN]

Hi, 
I am looking for a Sub $100 DAC to pair with BA IEMs, replacing my ****ty laptop audio.
I found the hifimediy u2 on the forum, unfortunately it has a high output impedance accordingly, and it is not good for BAs.
Anything to recommend? Better if it is portable and works with phones too.

 

[Me x3]

Hi,

You should consider Fiio E07K and E17.

Best Luck!

 

[cuiter23]

Agreed with Fiio E07k. Significant upgrade over on-board computer/laptop DAC. Plus it has a relatively low impedance output good for most IEMs.

 

[BestEarCN]

The e18 also look good on their website, honestly it is pricey that I could totally get a dragonfly with that money. Downside is that DF doesn't seem to work with android phones. 
But I am worried about the battery thing on them, does it mean that I need two usb connection to use them as dac and charge them at the same time?

 

[cuiter23]

  The e18 also look good on their website, honestly it is pricey that I could totally get a dragonfly with that money. Downside is that DF doesn't seem to work with android phones. 
But I am worried about the battery thing on them, does it mean that I need two usb connection to use them as dac and charge them at the same time?

 
Nope, when you are using it as a DAC via USB it charges the unit as well.

 

[BestEarCN]

  The e18 also look good on their website, honestly it is pricey that I could totally get a dragonfly with that money. Downside is that DF doesn't seem to work with android phones. 
But I am worried about the battery thing on them, does it mean that I need two usb connection to use them as dac and charge them at the same time?

Problem solved:
 
http://fiio.com.cn/news/index.aspx?ID=100000140745132&page=1
 
According to this fiio website, "the new version E18 Rev.B (Items sent out after Dec 20^th, 2013),  when the function switch is in the PC IN position, the E18 may be connected to a computer for USB audio decoding and be charged at the same time."
 
Thanks guys

 

[BestEarCN]

   
Nope, when you are using it as a DAC via USB it charges the unit as well.

I see, thanks