fredericchopin
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I just want to know
What is the difference between DAC and AMP?
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fredericchopin
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ok, any recommended portable dac's under 100$?
The Digital Analogue Converter turns files into an analog signal for your headphones. Every computer, phone or DAP (digital audio player) already has one built in. Do you need a better one? Maybe if you have a cheaper computer or phone. But maybe not.
Two I have tried:
DAC without powerful amp: Apple Dongle (US version, not Europe version with reduced volume)
DAC with powerful amp: VE Megatron
But there are plenty of good choices. Look at this comprehensive comparison of dongles (DACs and DAC/Amps):
https://docs.google.com/file/d/1eKvWteIUUp61kpZcjRSxVI6NtllHzVos/edit
The columns go in descending quality from left to right. Anything from three stars up should be fine -- chose by price, looks, brand name, whatever.
Two I have tried:
DAC without powerful amp: Apple Dongle (US version, not Europe version with reduced volume)
DAC with powerful amp: VE Megatron
But there are plenty of good choices. Look at this comprehensive comparison of dongles (DACs and DAC/Amps):
https://docs.google.com/file/d/1eKvWteIUUp61kpZcjRSxVI6NtllHzVos/edit
The columns go in descending quality from left to right. Anything from three stars up should be fine -- chose by price, looks, brand name, whatever.
A really good one I've had is the Tanchjim Space, excellent performance and power in a tiny package. The $9 U.S. version Apple 3.5mm adapter wins the value for money category. I use one with my Moondrop Chu 2 and really happy to wash the car with them or hit the treadmill.
You may not hear any difference at all with a dongle. But those don't need a lot of power, so the JA11 should drive them just fine if you want to try it.
fredericchopin
New Head-Fier
okay, what about some home DAC for Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro?
Whazzzup
Headphoneus Supremus
can't have one without the other
Depends on the impedance of the DT 770 Pro you have. There are different models. If it's 80 ohm or 250 ohm you'd do better with something with more power than the JA11. If it's 32 ohm, worth a try.
Take a look at the DongleMadness list I linked above and do some comparisons.
https://docs.google.com/file/d/1eKvWteIUUp61kpZcjRSxVI6NtllHzVos/edit
The $50 VE Megatron is like a large dongle, the size of a cigarette pack, and will run power-hungry headphones. Smaller dongles from Tanchjim, Hiby, FiiO, Shanling, etc. etc. etc. should also work. Check out some reviews.
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fredericchopin
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where can i buy VE Megatron? and can i use it with my pc?
https://www.veclan.com/engappliance_sel_one?eng_ApplianceVo.eac_id=63
VE Megatron has a USB connection and a USB-C adapter. You can use it with a computer or a phone.
Read the VE site listing. The Megatron is made for headphones and it's probably too strong for your KZ IEMS -- a dongle like the JA11 would be better for those.
VE Megatron has a USB connection and a USB-C adapter. You can use it with a computer or a phone.
Read the VE site listing. The Megatron is made for headphones and it's probably too strong for your KZ IEMS -- a dongle like the JA11 would be better for those.
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fredericchopin
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okay, what about DT 770 Pro/990 Pro? will it handle 250 Ohms?
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