Abasees
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Hi guys, I'm curious to know what the DAC and amplifier do.
As I understand, the DAC acts like a soundcard and the amplifier essentially amplifies the volume, due to the impedance of headphones. I was curious to know what else do they do? I currently have fa-011's with a e17 DAC/amp and was looking at possibly upgrading to get more out of more headphones, and was recommended a Matrix Audio M-Stage HPA-2 Headphone Amplifier with 24bit/192kHz USB DAC (Black). However for $80 cheaper there is just the amplifier of it, indicating the DAC add-on is only $80. What am I missing here? my e17 amplifies the fa-011 quite well, and the DAC may only be a minor improvement at this point, wouldn't I just be better to get a good soundcard?
As I understand, the DAC acts like a soundcard and the amplifier essentially amplifies the volume, due to the impedance of headphones. I was curious to know what else do they do? I currently have fa-011's with a e17 DAC/amp and was looking at possibly upgrading to get more out of more headphones, and was recommended a Matrix Audio M-Stage HPA-2 Headphone Amplifier with 24bit/192kHz USB DAC (Black). However for $80 cheaper there is just the amplifier of it, indicating the DAC add-on is only $80. What am I missing here? my e17 amplifies the fa-011 quite well, and the DAC may only be a minor improvement at this point, wouldn't I just be better to get a good soundcard?