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j_garcia should be listened to
DAC again
Looking for a simple, decent sounding method to get sound to the systems from a laptop. I tried a simple USB to analog/SPDIF and it sounded awful so I am returning it. I am looking at the Audioengine D1, but would rather not spend $169, even if it is a good unit. Recommendations? Other options that someone is using that works well already? External sound card?
HT: Emotiva UMC-200, Emotiva XPA-3, 3X GR Research A/V-2s, GR A/V-1s, Epik Empire, Oppo BDP-83SE, URC R-50, APC-H10, Panamax 5100, PS3 Slim120G(500G) Bluejeans Cable
System Two: Marantz SR-8300, GR Research A/V-2s, Sony SCD-222ES SACD, Panasonic BD-65, PS3 60G (250G), My HT
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Audioholic Spartan
BoredSysAdmin should be listened to
Behringer UCA202 - not true Hi-Def, but works fine and it's dirt cheap
on the other side there is emotiva xda-1 now on liquidation sale for $199, but it has small issue with volume control affecting sq
TV: TC-P55ST30 , AVR: TX-SR805. The Speaker Company 2x TST2, TC2, 2x TSB , Premier Acoustic PA-120 Sub, Netgear NeoTV 550, Harmony 880 URC RFS200, PC->Toslink-> Audioengine D1->JBL LSR2325P
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j_garcia (05-19-2012)
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HT: Emotiva UMC-200, Emotiva XPA-3, 3X GR Research A/V-2s, GR A/V-1s, Epik Empire, Oppo BDP-83SE, URC R-50, APC-H10, Panamax 5100, PS3 Slim120G(500G) Bluejeans Cable
System Two: Marantz SR-8300, GR Research A/V-2s, Sony SCD-222ES SACD, Panasonic BD-65, PS3 60G (250G), My HT
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Audioholic Spartan
BoredSysAdmin should be listened to
I own one, but first one I got was bad and I exchanged it - the second unit works great... The quality is really good - tested with Sony MDR SA5000 and Fostex T50'sOriginally Posted by j_garcia
Well, 202 can serve as very good headphone amp with limit to 30-50 Ohm phones... If you need anything more robust checkout Fiio E7 or E10
Fiio E7 USB DAC Headphone Amplifier E7 B&H Photo Video
Amazon.com: FiiO E10 USB DAC Headphone Amplifier: Electronics
to be honest - I didn't check the difference b'ween them, but you are smart guy
TV: TC-P55ST30 , AVR: TX-SR805. The Speaker Company 2x TST2, TC2, 2x TSB , Premier Acoustic PA-120 Sub, Netgear NeoTV 550, Harmony 880 URC RFS200, PC->Toslink-> Audioengine D1->JBL LSR2325P
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TASCAM US 122MKII
I use the 144 variant for my measurement rig and it is solid and in your budget.
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j_garcia (05-19-2012)
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adk highlander should be listened to
I have both the HRT Music Streamer and the Emotiva XDA-1. I would recommend either one especially the music streamer if you can find a used on for 100 bucks or less. Both are limited to 16/48 so if you are looking for higher bit rates neither will be the one for you.
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Audioholic Spartan
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Small correction: XDA-1 is limited to 16/48 on usb, but can do 24/194 on spdif input
p.s: Fiio E10 does 24/96 on usb (according to specs)
TV: TC-P55ST30 , AVR: TX-SR805. The Speaker Company 2x TST2, TC2, 2x TSB , Premier Acoustic PA-120 Sub, Netgear NeoTV 550, Harmony 880 URC RFS200, PC->Toslink-> Audioengine D1->JBL LSR2325P
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adk highlander (05-17-2012)
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adk highlander should be listened to
Ha. Thanks for catching that. In my mind I typed "with the USB input" but I guess it did not make it to my fingers.
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Projector: Mitsubishi HC5500 Screen: 84" Severtson tab tension Display: Westinghouse LVM-42W2
PrePro: Marantz AV7005 Amps: ATI AT2002/2005 Universal Player: BDP-83 Media Player: C-200 Server: RAID5 8TB
Mains: Wharfedale EVO2-50 Center: Opus Tri Surrounds: Sonance 623T & SRS1 Subs: Snell ICS-24mk3/LFM-1
Control: URC MSC-400/MX-980 Lighting: Lutron Maestro
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j_garcia should be listened to
I had looked at the XDA-1 because I like the fact that it can do 24/192, but I am kind of looking for something a bit more portable since my two main systems are at different housesI am still considering it though.
Went ahead and ordered a UCA202 to try out.
HT: Emotiva UMC-200, Emotiva XPA-3, 3X GR Research A/V-2s, GR A/V-1s, Epik Empire, Oppo BDP-83SE, URC R-50, APC-H10, Panamax 5100, PS3 Slim120G(500G) Bluejeans Cable
System Two: Marantz SR-8300, GR Research A/V-2s, Sony SCD-222ES SACD, Panasonic BD-65, PS3 60G (250G), My HT
Are you sure which side of the glass you are on?
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The USB USB input is adaptive mode goes to 16 bits/48 KHz. But $200 it's a steal if you don't need above 24bit/48kHz for usb or just add a few dollars
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