Ah, OK ... I will have to research the benefits of using a pre-amp such as the ADI-2. My typical setup (once I am back to my old desk/house) is a 5.1 surround sound so I don't think it would work since the ADI-2 is only two channels, right?

Sorry, I edited my post to mention passive speakers. I think if I use active speakers I can use the ADI-2 as a DAC (and EQ?) but I'm wondering if I can also use the ADI-2 amplifier to power the speakers.

Is it possible to use the ADI-2 DAC to power small (passive) computer speakers? If this is possible, can anybody give me any recommendations or information? I obviously use the ADI-2 with headphones but I find myself occasionally wanting small speakers. I can buy small self-powered speakers...

Hey Selling my LCD-X I absolutely love these, they completely transformed my listening experience, especially with the chord mojo. Reason for selling: moving on to a van this year, so can't justify the space, going to stick to my CIEM's and IEM's. Also upgrading guitar gear. It comes in its...

Thanks! However, I'm looking for the 3.5mm connector that would thread into that adapter.

I'm not sure if I'm using the right terminology but I'm looking for a 3.5mm (1/8") male plug that can screw into a 6.35mm (1/4") male adapter. It seems like a lot of headphones include cables with these but I'm trying to build my own cable. Thanks!

Are there any bluetooth transmitters to pair with an RME ADI-2-DAC FS? I know it won't be perfect (Bluetooth audio is mostly lossy anyways) but I'd like to run everything through my ADI-2 (headphones, bluetooth, etc). Ideally the transmitter will support aptX adaptive (with low latency mode...

Are there any clever solutions to using the ADI-2 to output to a bluetooth transmitter? I know there are USB bluetooth transmitters for computers, but it would be nice to output everything from the PC to the ADI-2 and then output to headphones or bluetooth. Stupid idea or is this possible? If...

Thanks so much for the advice everybody!

It's an unbalanced cable for the DT-1990 (short cable to connect Qudelix 5K DAC/AMP). It looks like the Mogami 2893 has 3 colored conductors (red, black, and blue) plus a clear conductor. It sounds like I can just use the red+black+clear for L/R/GND? Also, sorry for the dumb question but do I...

Hey guys ... I'm building a 1 foot custom Mini-XLR to 3.5mm cable with Mogami 2893 and Paracord 550. Do I need the shielding or should I just use three of the conductors from the Mogami 2893? Also, are there any tips or do you just basically put the conductors inside the Paracord and then...

Is this DAC/AMP/DSP still worth buying or is there anything better in the price-range? I've seen a few of these on eBay for under $800 which doesn't seem too bad when you compare buying these devices separately.

Sorry, I should have explained my devices. I'm using the Creative BT-W5 on my MacBook Pro (M1 Pro) with Apple Music and the Qudelix 5K (connected to DT-1990s).

Sorry, but I have another question... I'm using the BT-W5 which shows support for 'aptX High Quality' with 24 bit and up-to 96 kHz. However, when I connect it to the Qudelix 5K it only shows 48 kHz. I've made sure that the BT-W5 is using 'High Quality' (using the Creative app).

Yeah I saw that page too, thanks. I was wondering if there might be an iOS app or something that might not be 100% accurate but enough to see a difference.

OK - Thanks ... Also, is there a way for me to test audio latency myself with these devices?

What are the differences between the Creative BT-W5 and the DG60P? I've already purchased the BT-W5 but I'm looking for a second adapter and the BT-W5 is a bit expensive... ($50) but maybe it's worth it over the other dongles? I'm mostly concerned about low latency... (aptX adaptive w/low...

That looks great! I've built a few custom cables too but I'm in the process of moving and have a lot of things packed away. Let me know what you were thinking for price/parts. Thanks!

I've purchased a Qudelix 5K DAC/AMP which has the following specifications: 3.5mm (unbalanced) - 2 V RMS - 80 mW per channel 2.5mm (balanced) - 4 V RMS - 240 mW per channel ...and the Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro: 250 ohm Nominal - 102 dB SPL (1 mW / 500Hz) Max - 125 dB SPL (200 mW / 500 Hz)...

Thanks for the information!

Are there any desktop DACs with a built-in PEQ? I'm using DT 1990s with a Monoprice Liquid Spark stack but I'm thinking about switching to a JDS Labs stack and maybe using a Qudelix 5K? However it would be nice to have a PEQ built into the DAC (ie. JDS Lab DAC+, which doesn't have an EQ) so I...

I really love my Beyer DT 1990 headphones but I do experience fatigue after a short while and I also find them a bit physically uncomfortable (not the clamp force, but I think I have large ears?). I've wanted to try Sennheiser headphones so can anybody recommend me something with similar detail...

Is the Creative BT-W5 still considered the best option? The most appealing feature is the aptX adaptive low latency profile. I don't know if any others support this? (ie. not aptX LL, but aptX adaptive turned for low latency)

Are there any Mini-XLR (3-pin) headphone to 3.5mm adapters that are stereo (left/right) and not mono? I'm looking for an adapter and not a cable. There are many of these on Amazon but none seem to support stereo. I'm trying to find/build a compact method to attach a Qudelix 5k to DT 1990...

Thanks for the information. Is it possible to get larger pads (or any solution for the 1990s?) I wish I had a local place to try them but I can't seem to find any.