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kamemada
post Jul 31 2011, 09:50 PM

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QUOTE(0168257061 @ Jul 31 2011, 08:55 PM)
what kind of sound sig you like ?
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Hmmm... louder? Or issit bolder? Not sure if they have these terms. My ES7 is already clear which I love. Whichever that can boost my built-in SC on the lappy.

Added on July 31, 2011, 9:52 pm
QUOTE(draco @ Jul 31 2011, 09:21 PM)
u might need to take a look at Ibasso D6 or D12 which is around 1k but then i strongly recommend u to try Dacport which is very good dac with class A amp...

However, Dacport's price is 1.5k..
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Bro, if I go for this Dacport, issit enough for my lappy? I can fork out that extra 500 if I dont need to add any amp to it.

Haha damn! Poisoned already.

Can recommend other brands and models at the price range lower than Dacport? Maybe not as good as Dacport but close lah.

I will go and audition these DACs before buying.

Ahh just notice got post about this dacport at first page. Gonna research first! tongue.gif

Added on July 31, 2011, 10:14 pmOk noted draco! Thanks!

This post has been edited by kamemada: Jul 31 2011, 09:52 PM
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post Jul 31 2011, 10:01 PM

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QUOTE(kamemada @ Jul 31 2011, 09:50 PM)
Hmmm... louder? Or issit bolder? Not sure if they have these terms. My ES7 is already clear which I love. Whichever that can boost my built-in SC on the lappy.

Added on July 31, 2011, 9:52 pm

Bro, if I go for this Dacport, issit enough for my lappy? I can fork out that extra 500 if I dont need to add any amp to it.
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dacport can drive ur es7 for sure. even it can drive my hd650 up to a good level. no need power cord summore. dosnt it good enough? thumbup.gif
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post Jul 31 2011, 10:02 PM

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QUOTE(kamemada @ Jul 31 2011, 09:50 PM)
Bro, if I go for this Dacport, issit enough for my lappy? I can fork out that extra 500 if I dont need to add any amp to it.
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Has an integrated Class A amp. biggrin.gif
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post Jul 31 2011, 10:26 PM

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QUOTE(Enigmatic @ Jul 31 2011, 10:02 PM)
Has an integrated Class A amp. biggrin.gif
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im a lil bit confused..
what does it mean by integrated Class A amp?
meaning DACport is DAC + AMP?
it doesn't need to pair with other amp?
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post Jul 31 2011, 10:30 PM

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QUOTE(sheenho @ Jul 31 2011, 10:26 PM)
im a lil bit confused..
what does it mean by integrated Class A amp?
meaning DACport is DAC + AMP?
it doesn't need to pair with other amp?
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It just means it does not just function as a standalone DAC, it has a amplifier rated class A, so you don't need to slap on an additional amplifier. biggrin.gif (I'll leave the technical bits and parts for someone else to explain tongue.gif)

Oh? Tested the Jade series bro?
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QUOTE(sheenho @ Jul 31 2011, 10:26 PM)
im a lil bit confused..
what does it mean by integrated Class A amp?
meaning DACport is DAC + AMP?
it doesn't need to pair with other amp?
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Yes, you're correct! biggrin.gif

Revised request for wife:

Source : Dell Inspiron 15 laptop
Equipment : Audio-Technica CKM90
Requirement : Prefer USB and small as I travel alot. No FiiO please.
Budget : 500-1000

Thanks!
sheenho
post Jul 31 2011, 10:34 PM

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QUOTE(Enigmatic @ Jul 31 2011, 10:30 PM)
It just means it does not just function as a standalone DAC, it has a amplifier rated class A, so you don't need to slap on an additional amplifier. biggrin.gif (I'll leave the technical bits and parts for someone else to explain tongue.gif)
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after reading the reviews of this 'cigar', it's really tempting to get one..
but need to try it out first..
gona ask Jaben Pg whether they have this 'cigar'.. tongue.gif

how does it sound?
and the price?
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post Jul 31 2011, 10:40 PM

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I hear that the Dacport is very good for that price and size. Currently i m hook to the new Porta Tubes.

QUOTE(nordingh @ Aug 1 2011, 01:09 AM)
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Ok guys, I got 3 amp tested tonight, E3, E5 (bass boost on) and E11 (high gain, EQ 2). Volume I put almost at same level.

Genre: Easy Listening
Song: Allan Taylor - 01 - Colour to the Moon.flac
E3: Less bass, boost more on mid and high...  not really pleasant to my ears.
E5: More bass, a little boost on mid and high... fine for me.
E11: Better bass, mid and high... can feel bass separated from others.

Genre: Rock
Song: Metallica - For Whom the Bell Tolls.flac
E3: Bass, mid and high boosted together. Mid is really clear.
E5: Bass boost is good, a little boost on mid and less on high.
E11: Bass Boost is punchy, mid and high balance.

Genre: Pop
Song: 09. The Lady In My Life - Michael Jackson.flac
E3: Bass boosted, but more on mid. Mid make low and high not so clear.
E5: Bass boost is good, a more on mid and less on high. But better than E3
E11: Bass Boost is good, mid and high balance.

Genre: Classical
Song: 01 - Mozart- Violin Concerto no. 4 in D major, KV 218 - Allegro.flac
E3, E5 and E11: Balance in all. I can listen in pleasure with any of the amp. I can feel, I was in live show.

Genre: Wes Coast
Song: 07 - Dr. Dre - What's The Difference.flac
E3: Bass boost not so good, sound like broken speaker, mid is low. high a bit shallow.
E5: same like E3.
E11: Bass Boost a little better, mid and high same as E3 and E5.

Genre: Test sound
Song: 11 - Ultrasone production - Feuerwerk 2002 (soundclip - excerpt, Ultrasone production).flac - It's Firework sound.
E3: All firework was fired next to me. Not so real, can't determine the distance.
E5: Some firework was fired next to me.
E11: I can hear the distance between firework. Feel like the firework burned outside my house now. Some are fired behind me.
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Wow this is a very detail review there..haha... thumbup.gif
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post Jul 31 2011, 11:01 PM

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QUOTE(kamemada @ Jul 31 2011, 09:50 PM)
Hmmm... louder? Or issit bolder? Not sure if they have these terms. My ES7 is already clear which I love. Whichever that can boost my built-in SC on the lappy.

Added on July 31, 2011, 9:52 pm

Bro, if I go for this Dacport, issit enough for my lappy? I can fork out that extra 500 if I dont need to add any amp to it.
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yes.. as mentioned by Enigmatic and Alpoyoz... its actually quite powerful to drive any headphones.. i was quite surprised by the capability it can produced.. smile.gif

Added on July 31, 2011, 10:13 pm
QUOTE(kamemada @ Jul 31 2011, 10:09 PM)
Haha damn! Poisoned already.

Can recommend other brands and models at the price range lower than Dacport? Maybe not as good as Dacport but close lah.

I will go and audition these DACs before buying.
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Ibasso D6 or D12... but trust me.. once u tried dacport... u will know the difference already..

QUOTE(sheenho @ Jul 31 2011, 10:48 PM)
how does it sound?
and the price?
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its 1.55k

how does it sound? its very subjective but i can tell you that the sound produce by dacport is very natural..

i have tried it pairing with my own DT880 together with Edge Amp..
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post Jul 31 2011, 11:03 PM

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QUOTE(kamemada @ Jul 31 2011, 10:09 PM)
Haha damn! Poisoned already.

Can recommend other brands and models at the price range lower than Dacport? Maybe not as good as Dacport but close lah.

I will go and audition these DACs before buying.
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Apart from the DACport...
the only DAC that comes close would be the D6 Fer de lance...
And maybe the D12...never heard it before...

but if u listening off a computer....
Nothing beats the DACport! brows.gif

The DACport is neutral...no coloration to the sound...so u can even feed it to your favourite amp!

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ok enuff poison for the night!
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post Jul 31 2011, 11:11 PM

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QUOTE(draco @ Jul 31 2011, 11:01 PM)
its 1.55k

how does it sound? its very subjective but i can tell you that the sound produce by dacport is very natural..

i have tried it pairing with my own DT880 together with Edge Amp..
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err.. sorry bro, i was referring to Porta Tube in my previous post.. blush.gif

anyways, thanks for the reply..

hi folks, im currently using GoVibe USB DAC..
how is the PCM2702 different from WM8740?
i mean, in sound quality..
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QUOTE(jay @ Jul 30 2011, 01:50 PM)
anyone know how to built buffalo DAC???
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I have build 2, it is not hard to do it. You can visit their web site and have a look. All sort of modules are available for you to choose: I/V conversion, SPDIF selector, Volume control, power.....
I suggest you to read the integration document, it covered all and very clear and straight forward.
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post Jul 31 2011, 11:48 PM

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QUOTE(sheenho @ Jul 31 2011, 11:11 PM)
err.. sorry bro, i was referring to Porta Tube in my previous post..  blush.gif

anyways, thanks for the reply..
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WOW!! 630 USD compare to dacport which is 399 USD shakehead.gif . (i cant afford it biggrin.gif )

biggrin.gif . yes. its good to start from bottom. but its not always the best way rite. upgrading cost more that getting it from the start. But in the end, it depends smile.gif .

Any1 can also try a 2ndhand dac. atleast ur loss is not that much brows.gif .

icon_rolleyes.gif .

Yup. Getting a headphone 1st is always a better way. Cos u got a dac rite. & d best way is wait for jaben bundle. For sure its d best bang for buck. But sometime it dosnt come with the phone that u want. So its depend on luck. icon_rolleyes.gif .

im also looking for 1. & this come in 1st place

http://www.moon-audio.com/cardas-clear-ser...-cable-372.html

or maybe this is good enough

http://www.audioconnect.com/html/kimber_usb_cable.html

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no 1 bring HDP in?

had u ever tried dacport before? how do u compare vs HDP? (symphonica-ed setup)

http://www.head-fi.org/products/centrance-...one-amp/reviews

both got +ve & -ve.. no 1 wins rclxm9.gif

dacport got less headroom, less input but portable & no hiss prob.
hdp got hiss prob with iem, need power supply but more input & headroom.

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QUOTE(Alpoyoz @ Jul 31 2011, 11:48 PM)
WOW!! 630 USD compare to dacport which is 399 USD  shakehead.gif . (i cant afford it  biggrin.gif )
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The thing is, that amp selling like a hot cake!

i like my maverick D1.. got loads of combo to choose from... and best bang for bucks....
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post Aug 1 2011, 01:15 AM

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LMAO! DACPort poisoning again. Keep it slow la guys. Give newbies like us the chance to understand and familiarized with DAC first. LOL.

I mean, go straight to the best like DAC Port no fun what. Then you stop and nothing much to do already. At the end we get bored, sell the DAC Port and change to new hobby. Hehe.

Thats why I start with DIY-type one. Because seriously, I dunno anything about DAC before about a week ago. LOL.

And some more I'm waiting for my first headamp also. So I'm taking it very slowly. Hehehe.

As for now, I have completed my "audiophile starter kit". rclxm9.gif LOL.

Waiting for my DIY-type DAC and amp to arrive at my doorstep. cool.gif

Great reviews there nordingh! thumbup.gif Should put at the first post. biggrin.gif
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post Aug 1 2011, 01:42 AM

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QUOTE(EightPhantomz @ Aug 1 2011, 01:15 AM)
Great reviews there nordingh! thumbup.gif Should put at the first post. biggrin.gif
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No need la... sweat.gif

If I got time I will test with MP3 file later... but FLAC is the best to test actually.

Yes.. feature your C30, which is awesome.
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post Aug 1 2011, 02:14 AM

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thumbup.gif Great Review thumbup.gif

Erm... for better SQ i would suggest u try other headphone?
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post Aug 1 2011, 08:36 AM

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QUOTE(EightPhantomz @ Aug 1 2011, 12:01 AM)
I mean, go straight to the best like DAC Port no fun what. Then you stop and nothing much to do already. At the end we get bored, sell the DAC Port and change to new hobby. Hehe.
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The DACport is no where near the best.. there's still alot better DACs than the DACport.

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QUOTE(nordingh @ Aug 1 2011, 01:42 AM)
No need la...  sweat.gif

If I got time I will test with MP3 file later... but FLAC is the best to test actually.
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I'm waiting for that test biggrin.gif

nice review for that bro rclxms.gif
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QUOTE(sheenho @ Aug 1 2011, 12:53 PM)
hi folks, im currently using GoVibe USB DAC..
how is the PCM2702 different from WM8740?
i mean, in sound quality..
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wanna let go ? sell me cheap cheap tongue.gif

Maybe should add go-vibe usb dac for budget Rm250 people laugh.gif

just use the quote for breaking each section will do i think.

dac has many price range indeed, for rm500 u got ibasso d2 boa sweat.gif

include desktop as well for better guidance tongue.gif

audio gd compass ,

yulong dah1 dac ....

but the price i not too sure la laugh.gif

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