Cmace127
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I am relatively new to this forum but have been a music appreciator (semi-audiophile) for quite some time. I have always been quite particular about my speakers and IEM's and recently I sold an older audio interface that I was using for recording.
I am looking for a USB DAC and headphone amp that can be used with my iPhone 4 as well as with my MacBook Pro when connected to my Dynaudio studio monitors.
The idea is to have an ultra portable DAC/amp that is no larger than my iPhone for portable use with IEM's (it should bypass the iPhone's internal DAC). When I get home, I want to be able to plug it into my laptop and use it with my desktop monitors. It should be able to charge via USB while I'm using it so that its ready for the next day of use.
I have looked into the RSA predator and Pico (w/ DAC) along with a few others such as the FiiO E7 but am undecided. The most important features for me are SQ followed by portability and no hiss. Balanced outs would be nice too. Most of my music is 320 kbps ripped though iTunes. My price range is under $500 (preferably including decent cables to iPhone/laptop)
I have read a lot about all the different options but am more confused now than when I started out. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!!
I am looking for a USB DAC and headphone amp that can be used with my iPhone 4 as well as with my MacBook Pro when connected to my Dynaudio studio monitors.
The idea is to have an ultra portable DAC/amp that is no larger than my iPhone for portable use with IEM's (it should bypass the iPhone's internal DAC). When I get home, I want to be able to plug it into my laptop and use it with my desktop monitors. It should be able to charge via USB while I'm using it so that its ready for the next day of use.
I have looked into the RSA predator and Pico (w/ DAC) along with a few others such as the FiiO E7 but am undecided. The most important features for me are SQ followed by portability and no hiss. Balanced outs would be nice too. Most of my music is 320 kbps ripped though iTunes. My price range is under $500 (preferably including decent cables to iPhone/laptop)
I have read a lot about all the different options but am more confused now than when I started out. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!!