Headphonic

by **Iamwhereimat** » Thu May 12, 2011 1:51 pm

I am looking around for a DAC and i am just wondering if there are any 'cant-go-wrong' DACs, im not really fussed if it is portable or not, a DAC amp combo would be nice, but again i am not really that bothered. Thanks.

by **Enyac** » Thu May 12, 2011 2:47 pm

Price range? Features? Connectivity?

it can be a little tricky depending on what you want and how much you want to spend, but straight off the bat i'd say Cambridge DacMagic http://headphones.com.au/psingle?productID=451

Awesome quality for the price. Tried, tested and loved by many forum members on here. Good range of features and good connectivity options too.

-Cayne

by **Iamwhereimat** » Thu May 12, 2011 2:53 pm

haha oh yes :S price range under $600, features: preferably with headphone out(so i dont have to buy an amp) good sound, connectivity: USB for use with laptop/desktop

yes i looked at the DACmagic, and have heard some pretty good reviews, but doesnt have headphone out, so ill have to buy a decent amp :/

by **Marcus** » Thu May 12, 2011 2:55 pm

Which headphones will you be driving?

by **Enyac** » Thu May 12, 2011 2:59 pm

If i'm wrong someone will correct me soon enough, but....

If you are buying any standalone DAC you will need an amp. You cannot run headphones off the DAC by itself, some intermediary is needed to boost (amp) the line-level signal coming from the DAC. The only way to avoid buying a standalone amp is to buy an DAC/amp combo like you mentioned. However if you're going to be spending that much, it is best to separate your DAC and amp needs and buy two standalone units anyway.

So if you are interested in a DAC you are also interested in an amp, the question is whether or not it is combined or standalone.

by **Iamwhereimat** » Thu May 12, 2011 3:25 pm

ill be hopefully driving some MS-pros sometime in the near future

by **Marcus** » Thu May 12, 2011 4:02 pm

And what is your current source?

by **Chatbox** » Thu May 12, 2011 4:50 pm

I'm also interested in knowing what's available within Australia.

Recently got an DAC/amp combo when I was traveling abroad. Loving it so far, but one can always use some options!

by **Enyac** » Thu May 12, 2011 5:02 pm

Chatbox wrote: Recently got an DAC/amp combo when I was traveling abroad. Loving it so far, but one can always use some options!

What did you get?

by **Iamwhereimat** » Thu May 12, 2011 6:16 pm

my current source is stock sound card in desktop :/

by **Chatbox** » Thu May 12, 2011 6:20 pm

Enyac wrote:
Chatbox wrote: Recently got an DAC/amp combo when I was traveling abroad. Loving it so far, but one can always use some options!

What did you get?

It's only a portable DAC/amp. Nothing as highend as the DACmagic suggested above.

by **Drubbing** » Thu May 12, 2011 6:51 pm

Iamwhereimat wrote:my current source is stock sound card in desktop :/

You need some thing better. Expensive phones don't do it all by themselves.

by **Iamwhereimat** » Thu May 12, 2011 7:31 pm

yea im aware of that, thats why im having trouble finding a source

by dc » Thu May 12, 2011 9:57 pm

stop beating around the bush and get the Grace Design M903

by **Iamwhereimat** » Fri May 13, 2011 9:15 am

when will the DACmagic be in stock?

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