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Add an AMP for my Fiio k3 or get a new DAC too?
I had my Fiio k3 (first model) for years now and despite the hate it got over on audio science it has served me well but I would like a bit of an upgrade in power (and maybe overall quality). Currently I mostly listen with a HD 6XX or DT770. I am wondering if I should just buy something like an...- LivingLikeLarry
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- 6xx amp atom amp dac fiio k3
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Scarlett Solo gen4 for DAC
Hi, as the title says, how well does the scarlett solo gen4 perform as a DAC? I am currently using an Audinst hud-mini as my DAC. (10 years) Considering only the dynamic range, the scarlett solo gen4 seems to be about 7 higher. Due to space constraints I would prefer to stick to one DAC if possible.- fantasiez
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- audinst-hud-mini dac scarlett solo
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Mid-Fi DAC Battle for Quicksilver Headphone Amp (or any Tube Amp) - Opinions Wanted
Current Situation: I have a Quicksilver Headphone Amp on the way. My current DAC is a Schiit Modi and I am looking to upgrade to something more complimentary to the Quicksilver HA. Quicksilver Headphone Amp: https://quicksilveraudio.com/products/headphone-amplifier/ Source: PC > Tidal > DAC >...- willywonka
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- ares ii bifrost 2/64 cyan 2 dac hd650 tube amp
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THE WATERCOOLER HEADPHONE EDITION – Headphones, Amps, DACs, and desktop/home audio related – a freewheeling discussion of gear, impressions, music, and musings.
Welcome! I’ve been inspired by @Rockwell75 ’s wonderful portable audio community thread, The Watercooler, and wanted to offer a similar platform for the many community members interested in overhead Headphones, Amps, DACs, and related gears. All topics are welcome! Impressions, banter, music...- goldwerger
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- amplifier amps dac dacs discovery impressions music the watercooler headphone edition watercooler watercooler headphone
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ROSESELSA RS9039 DAC/Headphone AMP
Features: Portable Flagship-Grade DAC/AMP New-Gen Flagship ES9039Q2M DAC Chipset Ultra-Clear Ouptut With Almost “0” Background Noise Immensively Powerful Output(300mW) Dual Headphone Outputs(3.5mm+4.4mm) CNC-Machined Aluminum Alloy Body Compact and Mighty Detachable Type-C Connector cable...- foxyyy
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- dac dac amps dac dongle
- Comments: 3
- Category: Headphone Amplifiers
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Portable DAC/amp with both USB-C and analog in?
Has anyone seen such a beast? I'd like to use It with my phone (USB-C) and my DAP.. I've done a bit of searching, and haven't found anything that foots the bill.- KF6GPE
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- amp analog dac portable portable amp portable dac
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- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
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Need recommend DAC/AMP 40-70$
I wanna buy DAC/AMP for my QKZ hbb khan and KZ PR3- Zakkyehc
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- amp dac
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- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations
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Need Help Setting Up a Multi-Amp/DAC Switching System for Headphone Testing
Hey audiophiles! I'm building a system to quickly compare 5-6 headphone amp/DAC combos. My goal is easy switching between setups to find the best pairings or gear. The Challenge: How do I feed a high-quality audio source (PC or possibly a streamer) into a system that lets me easily switch...- chrisyak
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- analog switch audio switcher dac streamer xlr switcher
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- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations
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Best portable DAC $100-$150?
Hey everyone. I've got https://sl.aliexpress.ru/p?key=kMPssaP this dongle and I feel it isn't good enough. What is/are the best dongle-(s) or portable dac's anywhere between $100-$150? I don't need bluetooth, would be nice to have a balanced output and a low static noise level (because that...- sabjn
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- dac dongle portable amp/dac
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- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations
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- amp computer audio dac dedicated streamer roon streamer switcher
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- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Best DAC for Audio-Technica ATH-MSR7b
Hey All! An audio newbie here. Recently got the ATH-MSR7b headphones from a friend and was impressed with the sound even without any additional gear - using a basic apple 3.5 to lighting or simply plugging into an output on a motherboard. So I wanted to ask if I can actually get a better sound...- audionoob666
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- audio technica ath-msr7 dac iphone
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Look! MOONDROP's First HiFi Smartphone, MIAD01
The growing complexity of 5G smartphones and the disappearance of the headphone jack are taken for granted by most users, but for people who love music and value sound quality, these developments are problematic. Music lovers long for a solution that doesn’t involve carrying a cumbersome hi-fi...- MOONDROP
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- dac miad01 moondrop smartphone
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DAC and audio interface
Hi I’m new to the forum and decided to create an account because i’m having a lot of confusion on how to connect my 32 ohm headphones to my computer via audio interface. My audio interface is very cheap (m Audio fast track pro) and I assume has a low quality DAC built in. I’m looking to buy a...- andreb313
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- audio interface dac
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- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations
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FX Audio DR07
Features:- >High-Quality Audio Decoder and Headphone Amp. >High-Performance Dual AK4493 DAC Chips. >Latest-Gen QCC5125 Bluetooth Chipset. >16-Core XMOS XU316 USB Processor. >Multiple Input/output Interface. >Outstanding Performance With Ultra-low Distortion and High SNR Performance... -
Introducing the FiiO K19 Desktop DAC/Headphone Amplifier - Now Available on Apos Audio
Hi all, We're excited to introduce the FiiO K19—FiiO’s new flagship desktop DAC/Amp. This model is fully balanced from input to output, featuring dual ESS 8-channel ES9039SPRO DAC chips and an 8-channel THX AAA 788+ amplifier for clear and powerful audio. The K19 includes a 31-band...- Apos Audio
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- amp apos audio dac dac/amp combo fiio fiio k19 desktop dac/headphone amplifier high-end dac/amp
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Audio Engineering Thread - Introduce Topics to discuss furthermore
The main aim of this group is to discuss the Scientific aspects of the hobby to a newbie. Anything science/engineering related, from Clocks in DAC to Feedback Loops in AMP, from Impedance Curve of transducers to Downsampling Methods: every discussion is welcomed here.- Argha
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- acoustic amp audio dac engineering headphone iem speakers
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- Forum: Sound Science
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Fosi Audio DS2 (2024 Cirrus Version)
Fosi Audio DS2 (2024 Cirrus Version)- baskingshark
- Head Gear item
- amp cirrus logic dac dongle fosi audio
- Reviews: 7
- Category: Headphone Amplifiers
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DAC & SS Amp setup to replace Topping L70 and E70 Velvet
I've used a Topping L70 and E70 Velvet for the past year without much issue, however as of late I've heard a lot of "Topping is bad" rhetoric, mostly involving things like a lack of "Spaciousness" and "Transients" (whatever that is). Now I've never really been too big on the "source gear makes...- Pimpmaster McGooby
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- dac denafrips ares eufonika h5ds hd800s singxer sa-1 solid state amp zmf atrium
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How does Hiby fc6 R2R dac dongle compare against Schiit multibit dacs
Hello all you lovely people, This is my first post in Head fi. Hoping to find help regarding a purchase decision. As an owner of Schiit Bifrost 2 OG and 2/64 r2r dac and Jotuheim 2 Amp with Senn HD 6XX headphone , I am planning to get the Hiby FC6 R2R Dac dongle for travel due to its small...- Tardisco
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- dac dongle hiby hiby fc6 r2r schiit schiit bifrost
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Ferrum WANDLA GoldenSound Edition - Pre-Orders are Live!
Exclusively available through Headphones.com in North America, the Ferrum WANDLA GoldenSound Edition is now live and available for pre-order! Pre-Order in the USA https://headphones.com/products/ferrum-wandla-dac-goldensound-edition Pre-Order in Canada...- TaronL
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- dac ferrum ferrum audio ferrum wandla goldensound headphones.com pre-order
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DAC/Amp for Audeze LCD-5
I am a mixing engineer and I have a pair of Audeze LCD-5's which I love. I currently have a Mytek Brooklyn DAC + and a Grace M905. To my ear, neither of them do a particularly great job with the LCD-5. I recently heard the LCD-5's on a friend's dCS Bartok and HiFiMan EF600 and was impressed with...- awjeez1
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- audeze dac lcd 5 r2r ladder dac
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Introducing the TOPPING D50 III Desktop DAC - Now Available on Apos Audio
Hi all, We are thrilled to introduce the latest budget DAC from TOPPING - the TOPPING D50 III Desktop DAC provides unmatched clarity and depth for a vast range of formats up to DSD 512 and PCM 768kHz. It features a cutting-edge I/V conversion circuit, supports high-quality wireless audio...- Apos Audio
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- apos audio budget dac budget dac/amp budget dac/amp stack dac topping topping d50 iii desktop dac
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Help me pick an Amp and DAC (under $1000) for demanding headphones
Help me pick an Amp and DAC (under $1000) for demanding headphones I'm new to the audiophile scene but jumped in with some serious headphones: Sennheiser 802S, HIFIMAN Arya Stealth, and Focal Clear. I'm after a desktop amp/DAC setup (separate components) for my home office where I spend hours...- chrisyak
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- amp dac
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Performance versus Portability? Seeking Both Without Compromise: Review of the Questyle CMA18 Portable by DC
This review piece is published by EARPHONE AESTHETICS, a Chinese media platform specializing in headphones, and is written by an author known as DC. "In recent years, the size of high-end portable players has noticeably increased, a trend that's easily explained. Solutions like Ultraportable...- Questyle
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- dac headphone amp porable
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- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
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EPZ TP50
EPZ TP50 dongle DAC/AMP- baskingshark
- Head Gear item
- 3.5mm 4.4mm amp cirrus dac dongle epz
- Comments: 3
- Reviews: 5
- Category: Headphone Amplifiers