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Headphones Headphone Amplifier and DAC Recommendation, portables, desktops, amps, dac, lai

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munak991
post Sep 2 2013, 09:53 PM

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QUOTE(Alex05187 @ Sep 2 2013, 09:47 PM)
Awesome stuff smile.gif
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hope you can get ur amp soon to complete the setup smile.gif
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Broke, maybe need to wait very long was wondering hmm.gif
tube amp or iCAN hmm.gif hmm.gif
munak991
post Sep 2 2013, 10:31 PM

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QUOTE(noobandroid @ Sep 2 2013, 10:24 PM)
why not iTube..
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iTube connection =S
RCA in and out yes converter but but itube vs other tube like littledot Mkiv SE?

Well, since got my iFi, im letting go my Asus Xonar Essence STX

Going Singapore this coming Saturday,

thinking of hunting 1 amp back. cause singapore can claim 7% GST tax (its like 7% discount)

Im using

ifi iDAC
HD 650 w/ Symphinica Cable

Any amp and shop can suggest?

Budget RM 1k-1.5k

type of songs: Rock, Pop, Classical, Instrumental, Vocal, Techno, Trance, Jazz , Mixed Genre
munak991
post Oct 11 2013, 12:22 AM

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QUOTE(mrsu @ Oct 10 2013, 05:27 PM)
idac for hd650? no no.. Try the ican
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What about both combine? iDAC+ iCAN?
munak991
post Oct 11 2013, 07:32 AM

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QUOTE(E1 - AKG @ Oct 11 2013, 06:08 AM)
remember to drop by when you are in Singapore  nod.gif
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Where's ur shop
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post Oct 14 2013, 10:10 PM

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QUOTE(E1 - AKG @ Oct 11 2013, 06:08 AM)
remember to drop by when you are in Singapore  nod.gif
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Hey E1, try pair with my iDAC with my iCAN, now every got so clear @_@ and soundstage go beyond what i expected @_@
I like the bass boos but dont really fancy the 3D, The 3D make treble go low with option 1 and make treble go beyond up on option 2.

I only need 40% of the power to drive this HD 650 @_@.

Btw U nice shop u got there and you let me try your favourite headphone, i like it also, Soo nice
Whats best is, you make a very good deal with me for the iCAN!!!

And i tried HD 800 at Stereo, sound soooooo much better than HD 650,
HD 650 is like a power hunger beast,
but with HD 800 it hunger power but it produce so much sound stage and clearer too! Nice dealing with u bro!

Fuuu, iCan is sound too good to be true.

Next grab iTube? iUSB + Gemini cable?
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post Oct 17 2013, 11:58 PM

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QUOTE(E1 - AKG @ Oct 16 2013, 11:20 PM)
iUSB + Gemini  nod.gif
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Saw Stereo got do promo, SGD 429 for Gemini + IUSB

QUOTE(ShenToN @ Oct 17 2013, 09:35 PM)
anyone can recommend me a desktop dac around RM2k? i'm using T1 with graham slee .. need a dac to complete my setup. Thanks
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What music u listening?

If mostly Vocal, intrumental, better get Bur brown DAC, warm feel~

QUOTE(ShenToN @ Oct 18 2013, 10:02 AM)
I'm mostly on classical jazz and vocal music. Probably would lean towards idac. Hahaha
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Combridge Audio Magic DAC plus?
iFi iDAC?
Schiit Bifrost / Gunir?

I saw Midvalley selling Cmabridge Audio DAC MAgic plus RM 2.5k

Woooo Graham slee with idac woooo
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post Jan 7 2014, 09:41 AM

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I've Got ifi DAC,CAN and USB already tongue.gif

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should i still add iTube?



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post Jan 9 2014, 01:07 AM

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QUOTE(E1 - AKG @ Jan 8 2014, 08:02 PM)
If you can stretch further, get the ALO Island drool.gif

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LOL, i tested this before xD

Im very very impress with this miniature Amp.

things from ALO look pretty small to me xD their Pan Am size only like 6 cm x 5 cm
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post Jan 9 2014, 01:28 AM

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QUOTE(Problem @ Jan 9 2014, 01:16 AM)
Wait till you see The Studio Six  whistling.gif
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i cant even imagine touching or smelling the Amp

TOO EXPENSIVE
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post Jan 9 2014, 11:59 AM

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QUOTE(E1 - AKG @ Jan 9 2014, 11:44 AM)
Just received the the full specification Studio Six earlier this week.  For those who do visit Singapore, please drop by to play with it  drool.gif

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Will do! by next this year!

My Hivi x4 is back!

combine with iDAC and iUSB is speechless....

Anyone got Schiit Asgard and iFi iDAC compare?
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post Mar 27 2014, 08:11 AM

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Overview   

All goods imported into or manufactured in Singapore are subjected to duties and/or Goods and Services Tax (GST).

Dutiable goods in Singapore consist of the following 4 broad categories:

    a.    intoxicating liquors,
    b.    tobacco products,
    c.    motor vehicles and
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Gonna Grab Em all, Amplifier from USA> SG is duty free cool.gif
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E1 - AKG
My Speaker is Active Speaker, if i plug in iTube it will be double Amplified right?

what is buffer Means?

Im abit of confusion here,

I using the iDAC, it is a Digital to analogue unit.

But then there is something come out iDSD...

What is DSD function as compared to a DAC?

Understand that the terminology

DSD- Direct Stream Digital
&
DAC- Digital Analogue Converter

is it that DSD act as another digital supportive unit to decode sample rate? then only it passed thru iDAC?

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post Apr 4 2014, 06:58 PM

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QUOTE(Problem @ Apr 4 2014, 01:26 PM)
DSD is a subset of DAC where DSD purpose is to decode files that are encoded in DSD.

If you're talking about iDSD, it is a DAC with DSD encoding functionality whilst retaining your standard PCM playback without any conversion from DSD to PCM as SACD normally convert DSD to PCM on ouput.

In case you're wondering, PCM or Pulse Code Modulation are files that you're currently listening.
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Then what kind of format is in DSD??
Why lots of it use it on mobile device?
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post Apr 9 2014, 08:54 AM

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QUOTE(psychoactive @ Apr 9 2014, 06:09 AM)
Worth a read if you wanna know about DSD more.
http://www.ayre.com/insights_dsdvspcm.htm  brows.gif
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Very nice article,
It just pure marketing gimmick

Sound quality.... dont know, but seem like it is a supply and demand kind of game

PCM/ Normal DAC equipment going to cost far lesser to invest
as comparison to
investing Sony DSD audio

It might be unique that over few audiophile, you are the one who play DSD format

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