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

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post Aug 6 2011, 01:59 AM

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QUOTE(Lennox @ Aug 6 2011, 01:52 AM)
notworthy.gif  have u tested Sennheiser HD518? actually, what brand serve you well the most?  tongue.gif
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Never test yet HD518... cannot say which brand I really like most... I still not sure.. that's why I keep changing my headphone when listening to music.

There is one more Sennheiser I have but donno where my kid put that one..

you have Sennheiser HD 437... my friend also have but I never ask him to bring to office to test.

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QUOTE(Lennox @ Aug 6 2011, 02:10 AM)
i see.. really most of people will answer the same things like you. Different brands and version give different "taste".  biggrin.gif

After i bought the AKG K331 IEM from Bro E1, the first day i plug it and play, is almost the same level with my HD 437. But now, the AKG is way better than this HD437. Now i kinda believe in "burn-in"!! That's why i selling it off and get a better Headphones  biggrin.gif
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Most people will go for Audio Technica M50 as this one good for any songs, portable and comfortable. I was thinking to get one also but budget to tight now.

This discussion already off topic. tongue.gif

If want good open type, get the Grado.

QUOTE(EightPhantomz @ Aug 4 2011, 12:19 AM)
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My complete review of T-Muso USB DAC.

Source: HP Compaq Desktop (Office)
Player: foobar2000
Can: ATH-ES7


Genre: Pop/Folk / Song: Reza Salleh - Kasih.flac
SoundMAX HD (Built-in soundcard): Bassline sounded louder than T-Muso. Volume is at mid. But when the instruments mixed together, everything became muddied.
T-Muso: Sounded surprisingly lower than the soundcard. But the music/instruments are more clearer.
Conclusion: The differences during intro and verses are unnoticeable but when the instruments+vocals came together, T-Muso WINS. You can hear the instruments clearly and everything(volume level)blends nicely.

Genre: Rock / Song: 30 Seconds to Mars - Beautiful Lie.mp3 (320kbps)
SoundMAX HD (Built-in soundcard): Most of the time, sounds are OK. But at times at higher volume, the sounds kinda muddied or digitalized.
T-Muso: Much much clearer sound. Volume levels for each instruments blends nicely. Unlike SoundMAX, the guitar distortions are more subtle. Not too loud, but the crunch is clearer.
Conclusion: T-Muso again! The clarity is noticeable even for a rock song like this.

Genre: Instrumental/Experimental / Song: Solanin OST - ENT - Pneuma.flac
SoundMAX HD (Built-in soundcard): The overall sound doesnt blends well when everything kicks in. But its unnoticeable during intro and verses.
T-Muso: Just like the previous songs, its sound clarity are obvious. The volume level might be lower, but when the music kicks in, its just beautiful. For a song with strings and drums&bass, T-Muso really compliments it.
Conclusion: Both sounded closer during intro and verses. But when the music kicks in, T-Muso WINS again! SoundMAX is just too loud and muddied.

Overall thoughts: T-Muso is surely a big change from your typical soundcards. I like the fact that it is portable as I "travel" alot. And it is also USB-powered. So only the USB cable is needed. For those who are not sure what to buy, and not willing to pay for those expensive DACs as starters, this is for you! wink.gif

For me, this is one of my Audiophiles-Starter-Kit (as what I like to call it).
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borrow from T-muso sale threads blush.gif

If you read 1st post, dac also included here.

Ha ha, don't blame us... ask admin..
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post Aug 15 2011, 01:34 AM

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QUOTE(nordingh @ Jul 28 2011, 01:07 AM)
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- this one belong to my officemate. Improved version for headphone user.
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Remember this? Now my friend put in a box...

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QUOTE(EightPhantomz @ Aug 15 2011, 02:38 AM)
Wah Eclipse! I have plenty of those. Nice idea! thumbup.gif
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Please post yours later.. rclxms.gif

Tips, if yours use big capacitor (3300), just bend it a little bit and it's will fit nicely... (that's what I did to my friend DAC). Don't forget to put something below the DAC, if you don't want to see some smoke coming out. biggrin.gif

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post Aug 15 2011, 01:22 PM

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QUOTE(E1 - AKG @ Aug 15 2011, 10:26 AM)
Wow!  Candies for the eyes, mouth and ears!  Really multi-purpose!  nod.gif

To the less informed, they must be thinking what is this new way of getting "high" by sending "current" through "pills" via the ears  tongue.gif
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ha ha... thumbup.gif

QUOTE(calmshot @ Aug 15 2011, 11:04 AM)
shakir punyer? haha as long u not bring it to the airport. if not sure kena tangkap suspect of hand made explosive item  laugh.gif
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yup.. dia punya... takde kot naik flight pasni... dah keje wat online je sekrg.
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post Sep 4 2011, 08:03 AM

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QUOTE(khaiyuen @ Sep 4 2011, 01:41 AM)
How about e11? Can it be a DAC? Or only an amplifier?
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Amplifier only.
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post Sep 18 2011, 04:24 AM

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for T-muso nope, only use USB for power and data.

QUOTE(wkkm007 @ Sep 18 2011, 01:13 AM)
Soundcard for movie & gaming, DAC more on music/audio betulkah?
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Not really...

Even in sound card have DAC for example Asus Xonar D2X. There are four PCM1796 DAC's on the D2X that can provide 24-bit/192 KHz resolution sound to all 8 channels.
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QUOTE(Agnaem @ Sep 18 2011, 11:26 PM)
Wait for E10? ETA October IINM. Quote from headfonia:

Last I checked E10's price should be close to E11's. E10 is meant to serve the audiophile community, while D3/D5 is for the general consumer, hence the higher price and supposedly better SQ. brows.gif
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E10 is nice... I would wait for this.

You alredy have D3?
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post Sep 19 2011, 01:18 AM

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Ye lor.. where got volume?

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QUOTE(more2teayap @ Sep 19 2011, 01:24 AM)
that up/down switch is the volume control, or i'm wrong?
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That's to change input...

Up for Coax
Down for Toslink.

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1 Digital signal coaxial input port:
2 Coaxial/Optical switch:
3 Digital signal optical input port
4 Analog audio signal RCA L/R output port
5 USB power supply input
6 Indicated light for signal status
7 Power indicator
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QUOTE(noobandroid @ Sep 19 2011, 09:12 AM)
i have the charger, but the issue is not that, it's when it is charging, I CANT USE IT!!!  vmad.gif  mad.gif

thats why i finding plug powered
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Get extra nokia battery and desktop or universal charger for the battery.. solve the problem.
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post Oct 6 2011, 10:51 AM

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QUOTE(E1 - AKG @ Oct 5 2011, 07:46 AM)
PC > USB > FiiO E7 > Senns
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Or replace E7 with E10... thumbup.gif

QUOTE(FaezFarhan @ Oct 6 2011, 03:44 AM)
Is there any bright amps available for about RM300? Love the bass boost that the E11 gives to my TMA-1, but feels it's too dark sometimes hmm.gif
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I agree with you, E11 is more to dark. E11 is using AD8397 and hard to change to opamp yourself.

If compare with JDS CMOYbb using OPA2134 (modded), cmoy give a really bright sound.
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QUOTE(FaezFarhan @ Oct 6 2011, 01:21 PM)
How much will the CMOYbb and OPA2134 cost? smile.gif
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CMOY http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=1899103&hl=
OPA2134 - http://malaysia.rs-online.com/web/p/op-amp/2858069/
OPA2604 - http://malaysia.rs-online.com/web/p/op-amp/0828678/
You can try 1st if you want..
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post Oct 16 2011, 02:39 AM

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QUOTE(BanG_DeaD @ Oct 16 2011, 02:09 AM)
Will the Hippo Groove do any better?  hmm.gif
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Take the advice, get a better earphone rather than spent on the amp.

ANyway, this is not the headphone/earphone threads.

Yes, should be better than Sonicgear

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QUOTE(GenericMav @ Oct 16 2011, 12:41 PM)
i just realize it can be powered by DC adapter  tongue.gif
hmm.. can save a bit penny for this
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CMOY can be use with normal battery, rechargeable battery(with upgrade kit) and also with power adapter directly.

I use adapter when at home and battery when out. If you change the opamp, better to use the adapter as some opamp use more power.

yes, it's fun to change the opamp everyday.
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QUOTE(Lennox @ Oct 27 2011, 10:12 PM)
AMP only? the Fiio E11 flex.gif . If on tight budget, Fiio E6  nod.gif
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Pm me the price PLEASE... tongue.gif

or Fiio E7 if got extra moneyflies.gif (to daisuke)

QUOTE(more2teayap @ Nov 5 2011, 09:11 AM)
Anyone owned the Fiio E10 already? How does it sounds like? I might want to buy one to match my DT440, is it a good match?
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i have... goto fiio thread and read my comments there.... link in my signature
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QUOTE(more2teayap @ Nov 6 2011, 01:57 AM)
I see, but still if I could try it out that would be awesome. unsure.gif
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yes, it's awesome... i would sell my fiio e11 for it... if I have to.

anyway i have both.

QUOTE(KepalaRadio @ Nov 9 2011, 01:59 AM)
Can you guys recommend good DAP/Amp for desktop at around RM300? I usually listen to alt rock and jazz ( Miles Davis, Dave Brubeck, Pink Floyd, Radiohead, etc... )
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DAP or DAC hmm.gif

If DAC, you can try Fiio E10. E10 is good for Rock.

QUOTE(KepalaRadio @ Nov 9 2011, 02:18 AM)
Oops yea was referring to DAC sorry, might give it a try. Any other recommendations?

*Edit; I'm using a Shure 440, if that helps in any way.
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I also using 440
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QUOTE(naminakata87 @ Nov 11 2011, 11:28 PM)
Did you guy do burn in on your amp?now i just got my klipsch s4,i just start to burn my s4 with e11.
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When you listen to any music is consider burning...
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QUOTE(GenericMav @ Nov 15 2011, 02:27 PM)
how about laptop -> E10 -> E6, does this mean double amping? or it's just use E10 as DAC, and amp using E6?  hmm.gif
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Laptop --> E10 headphone out --> E6 = double amp

Laptop --> E10 line out --> E6 = Not Double amp.

most laptop don't have line out.
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QUOTE(mousepad87 @ Nov 21 2011, 12:04 AM)
what are the different between d5 and e10? both are DAC + amp rite?

what the different D and E series. can D use for headphone on the go ? tq
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D mostly for digital and no amp. E will have amp.
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QUOTE(weijun10 @ Dec 4 2011, 11:23 PM)
hey guys, does it mean that i need an amp since i need to power the volume up to 60% using my laptop so that i can hear music clearly?? btw the headphone im using is senn HD428...

if so any good recommendation that is below RM300??
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You still have 40% volume... use it.
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QUOTE(weijun10 @ Dec 5 2011, 02:10 AM)
but i need more bass cuz when i listen using laptop i cant feel the bass i wanted like my brainwavz m2...
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If need bass, most amp will do.

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