halcyon
Headphoneus Supremus
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Looking for a new "all-in-one" interface for computer:
- usb-c input, 24b/192kHz (DSD, MQA are optional)
- Mic inputs (with Preamp, adjustable via a knob, phantom power is a plus)
- Decent DAC (and also, as Mic is analog, ADC)
- powerful enough headphone amp with low impedance output and enough current (USB powered Creative soundcards can't control harder headphones enough)
- Stable drivers for Win10/11
- Low latency (capable for round-trip monitoring)
- Separate power input (so, not USB-bus powered)
Does it even exist? Feels like I have to buy a separate DAC/ADC (say RME), separate Mic Preamp and maybe even a separate headphone amp. Is there no all-in-one solution below $1000USD? And please don't recommend Schiit Hel, I've heard enough horror stories of QC and I have no local support / service chain here in EU for that at any rate (would cost an arm and a leg to keep sending it back to US for repairs).
Something that "just works". Anything out there?
Topping has some cheap <$200 USD new Audio interfaces (E2x2 and E1x2 OTG), but again, QC is not their forte. I just want something robust that works.
- usb-c input, 24b/192kHz (DSD, MQA are optional)
- Mic inputs (with Preamp, adjustable via a knob, phantom power is a plus)
- Decent DAC (and also, as Mic is analog, ADC)
- powerful enough headphone amp with low impedance output and enough current (USB powered Creative soundcards can't control harder headphones enough)
- Stable drivers for Win10/11
- Low latency (capable for round-trip monitoring)
- Separate power input (so, not USB-bus powered)
Does it even exist? Feels like I have to buy a separate DAC/ADC (say RME), separate Mic Preamp and maybe even a separate headphone amp. Is there no all-in-one solution below $1000USD? And please don't recommend Schiit Hel, I've heard enough horror stories of QC and I have no local support / service chain here in EU for that at any rate (would cost an arm and a leg to keep sending it back to US for repairs).
Something that "just works". Anything out there?
Topping has some cheap <$200 USD new Audio interfaces (E2x2 and E1x2 OTG), but again, QC is not their forte. I just want something robust that works.
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