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  1. Sophie 101

    New to DACs and USB-Audio - Do I need a DAC/amp?

    HI guys, I know what a DAC is, but I don't know if I need one :wink: Perhaps if I try and explain what I want to achieve, someone can shout at me, can they? I have a pair of Yamaha MSP-5 active speakers lying around that I want to build a system with in the lounge. I have an iPhone SE ( with...
  2. shenzhenaudio

    SMSL M400 is coming around at a concessional rate! ---MQA DAC AK4499 Full Balanced aptX-HD Bluetooth5.0

    Recently, S.M.S.L released two latest products, budget M200 and more senior M400! They unveiled M400 steps after the nearest M200, and it has been launched! In addition, what should be worth noticing is it comes with a workable discount during May6-15! Act it now! :slight_smile: Meanwhile, M400...
  3. Ffranco92

    Best DAC or DAC/AMP for HD 800?

    I got them for cheap and they came with a little dot mk III but i think (and read lots of times) that they make the sound more smooth, i want something to make them perform the best possible with the soundstage even if they get a bit technical and tiresome.
  4. L

    Amp+dac or amp/dac for AKG 712 pro (first time buyer) ~230€ budget

    Hello, I just ordered my first pair of real headphones and now I need a Dac and Amp or a dac/amp combo for them. I currently have a bad 25€ amp/dac from amazon for my Sennheiser Momentum. Ideally my budget would be 200€, I spent 160€ for the headphones, I don't really want to spend way more for...
  5. Z

    Please help me find an AMP/DAC for my Sony MDR 1AM2

    I can't afford a lot of £ a the moment as I'm self employed and out of work but my PC's audio exits are really messed up (I keep getting disconnects and messages that I unplugged an audio device) and I have to use an USB DAC. I've been doing quite a bit of reading over the past few days and I've...
  6. M

    Help with headphones, dacs/amps

    I'm very new to all of this but have been doing a lot of reading on new headphones but can't decide what to buy. I don't have a DAC or amp. I will mostly use these headphones for gaming (often times competitive shooters like csgo) while on the call with friends and some light music listening or...
  7. shenzhenaudio

    TOPPING D90 MQA ---AK4499 AK4118 Full Balanced DAC Bluetooth 5.0

    High-Quality Chips: AK4499 is AKM's flagship model. With current output architecture and 4-channel design. The D90 MQA parallels the channels of the AK4499 in pairs for better performance. High-Resolution Music: With the support of AK4499 and XMOS XU216. D90 MQA can support 32bit768kHz and...
  8. Lindemann Musicbook Source V4

    Lindemann Musicbook Source V4

    The following descriptions have been sourced from Lindemann product page. The circuitry of the Musicbook SOURCE has been designed around the high-performance streaming platform and fine-tuned for optimum sound quality. In the digital-analog converter of the Musicbook SOURCE we use one of the...
    • Gowla
    • Head Gear item
    • dac head amp player streamer
    • Reviews: 1
    • Category: DACs
  9. FiiO Q5s -Flagship Bluetooth DAC & AMP, Dual AK4493 DAC chips, Amplifier Module AM3E with 2.5/3.5/4.4mm Output, USB/Bluetooth/SPDIF/Line Input

    FiiO Q5s -Flagship Bluetooth DAC & AMP, Dual AK4493 DAC chips, Amplifier Module AM3E with 2.5/3.5/4.4mm Output, USB/Bluetooth/SPDIF/Line Input

    The Q5s Bluetooth DSD-Capable DAC and Headphone Amplifier from FiiO continues to use the interchangeable amp module design of its predecessor, the Q5, and is fully compatible with FiiO amp modules for enhanced sound and outputs. The Q5s offers high-fidelity audio on the go and packs a multitude...
  10. Aune S6 PRO DAC / Balanced Headphone AMP

    Aune S6 PRO DAC / Balanced Headphone AMP

    dual amps can drive almost any headphones. 32bit 768k / 512 dsd all you need with excellent dynamics usb / coaxial, aes, optical inputs variable line out, so the Aune S6 Pro is suitable as a preamplifier !! AKM 4497 chipset 2 channel on amps. usb supports 32 / 768K DSD512 coaxial suppert 32...
    • Dobrescu George
    • Head Gear item
    • aune dac desktop gaming headphone amplifier s6pro soundstage wide xlr
    • Reviews: 2
    • Category: Amp/DACs
  11. S

    Hugo Chord 2 Vs Chord Mojo

    Hello, I have read several different comparisons between the 2 dacs, but I am puzzled at some of the information that I have read. Some users claim that the Mojo offers a sound that is comparable, or even better than that of the Hugo Chord 2. I live in a rural area where there are no hi end...
  12. M

    Dragonfly Cobalt and Surround sound

    Hello I’m new here, I do not know a lot about this topic (how formats and audio processing work). So, will you please include the basic’s in your comments. I own a Dragonfly Cobalt (USB DAC) and use B&W P9 for music (laptop and IPhone). I also really enjoy watching movies & TV-shows. I...
  13. shenzhenaudio

    YuLong DAART Aquila II DAC Amplifier

    YuLong reveals the 2nd version of Aquila, it's on pre-sale status. More information is below. Aquila II Full FPGA digital signal low jitter processing module, YULONG JIC (fitter and Interfacing Control) YULONG JIC digital signal reception, low noise clock synchronization FIFO buffer, 2 level...
  14. P

    NEED Advice for a good audio setup to use my fidelio x2hr with v-moda boom pro

    Hello, first post here! I have just bought a v-moda boom pro mic and a pair of fidelio X2HR. When i plug it on my motherboard integrated audio, the cans sounds decent but the mic is absolute hot garbage, with very low volume and high static noise. On other pc, the mic sounds good. I really need...
  15. P

    Dac+Amp or combo for Focal Elear

    Hi I'm looking for a dac and amp stack or combo for my Focal Elear to connect with PC with USB. Currently i am using Asus Xonar Essence STX II. I mostly prefer crystal clear sound, I like to hear every detail but still enjoy the music. If that helps i am listening to rock, metal and 80s...
  16. RimuruTempestIRL

    Getting an DAC or downgrade to wireless headset?

    So i was planning to get Steelseries Arctis 7 for COD Warzone and BFV because these AAA titles supports and Needs 7.1VSS for best experience but then i came across this Creative Sound Blaster G3 and G6 i have a few question , hope people here could answer me my current setup is GSP500 from...
  17. P

    FiiO BTR5 with Apple products

    I just got the FiiO BTR5 in the mail today - first impressions from this beginner audiophile are that it’s a powerful little guy. Unfortunately, I’m quickly realizing that it’s somewhat limited in its performance when paired with Apple products (iPhone 8 and 2017 iMac). Don’t get me wrong, it...
  18. Dobrescu George

    EarMen TR-Amp - Donald DAC - USB DAC - Preamp - Headphone Amp – Battery powered, ES9038Q2M, 400mW, 3700mA Battery, MQA rendering, SNR +128dB SNR A-Weighted (Discussion Thread Earmen)

    Hello everyone. I'm bad at making threads. But could not find any for TR-AMP. PLS erase this if it already existed. I am just copying the information about TR-AMP in this first post USB DAC - Preamp - Headphone Amp – Battery powered All audio formats PCM 32bit/384kHz, MQA and native...
  19. M

    Schiit Stack

    Hi there I must say I am really new to this and I read the last week a lot about different recommendation and variation of AMPs and DACs, especially from Schiit. Over the past months was looking for a sweet deal for the dt1990 (first headphone at all) and I just got them several days ago. As...
  20. L

    DAC dongle options to pair with AKG702

    Hi everyone, I am new here. I am a bit of a newbie with headphones. I make music, and for a long time in the past I mostly used monitors. Recently I switched over to using headphones and bought a pair of AKG 702 on the recommendation of their flat sound. I do most of the composing and tracking...
  21. EarStudio HUD100

    EarStudio HUD100

    HUD100 is the most compact and the first audio DAC to adopt ARM Cortex processor and MEMS oscillator to implement our proprietary algorithm and minimize jitter.
    • crabdog
    • Head Gear item
    • amp dac earstudio hud100
    • Reviews: 9
    • Category: Amp/DACs
  22. L

    Newbie getting started advice- Amps , tube vs solid state

    Ok, so I’m really getting into headphones and want opinions advice as to what to choose. I have discovered the beauty of Roon and Qobuz and all things HD. I want to use a dac/amplifier at my desk. But I’m confused by the many tube headphone amps. I’m an Electronics systems designer, so...
  23. SW1X Audio Design: DAC II

    SW1X Audio Design: DAC II

    From the SW1X site: SW1X Audio Design - DAC II Performance Level 2 D to A Converter DAC II is based on 2 x PCM56 DACs with more sophisticated power supplies and powerful 6N6P/6N30P/5687/E182CC valve output stage with 6X5GT (or GZ34/5Y3/5R4 as an option) valve rectification. The DAC has a...
    • chrisdrop
    • Head Gear item
    • dac nos dac tube dac
    • Comments: 4
    • Reviews: 1
    • Category: DACs
  24. D

    Sound blasterx g6 pop/crack issue

    I bought the g6 a few months ago (used with pc and headphone) but only a few days back I started noticing this issue during games/movies: There is a small but audible pop sound occuring very randomly (every 10-20 minutes or so). I don't have this problem on another usb dac/amp I own. Both the g6...
  25. D

    Sound blasterx g6 pop/crack issue

    I bought the g6 a few months ago (used with pc and headphone) but only a few days back I started noticing this issue during games/movies: There is a small but audible pop sound occuring very randomly (every 10-20 minutes or so). I don't have this problem on another usb dac/amp I own. Both the g6...
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