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GenericMav
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Feb 28 2012, 01:49 PM
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QUOTE(shiki_arc @ Feb 28 2012, 01:30 PM) Ok, thank you very much!  You helped me a lot here =) Just 1 more question, I only have to plug in the amp to the audio port then plug my headphones in right? Any other things i should worry about? tmuso is a desktop dac, plug the USB in, and stereo jack out, with built in pre-amp, you got every blessing of every penny your money from it, no need to think about amp anymore
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shiki_arc
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Feb 28 2012, 02:05 PM
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QUOTE(noobandroid @ Feb 28 2012, 01:38 PM) unless u have a dac, then yeah audio port > amp> headphone, if got dac, then usb(best use motherboard one)>dac>amp>headphone QUOTE(GenericMav @ Feb 28 2012, 01:49 PM) tmuso is a desktop dac, plug the USB in, and stereo jack out, with built in pre-amp, you got every blessing of every penny your money from it, no need to think about amp anymore  Ok, thanks a lot guys  Gonna survey prices and get the headphone and DAC ASAP!  How about Govibe mini DAC? is it ok?
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GenericMav
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Feb 28 2012, 02:28 PM
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QUOTE(shiki_arc @ Feb 28 2012, 02:05 PM) Ok, thanks a lot guys  Gonna survey prices and get the headphone and DAC ASAP!  hmm.. meet Slevint few days ago, and i think he still got few units in stock  QUOTE(shiki_arc @ Feb 29 2012, 12:08 AM) How about Govibe mini DAC? is it ok? i would rate GoVibe dac on par with tmuso dac, they do sounds similar in a way
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shiki_arc
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Feb 29 2012, 01:42 AM
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QUOTE(GenericMav @ Feb 29 2012, 12:25 AM) i would rate GoVibe dac on par with tmuso dac, they do sounds similar in a way ok! cuz i got bundle price for GoVibe + ATH-AD300. Just wanna know if its ok or not. Thanks again
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xEDynamics
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Mar 2 2012, 09:50 AM
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QUOTE(noobandroid @ Feb 20 2012, 09:44 PM) Xonar aint meant for music, they fit for gaming as main if u focus more on music, e17 any prove ? If u mean Creative sound card, yes... http://www.head-fi.org/search.php?search=F...nar+essence+stxThis post has been edited by xEDynamics: Mar 2 2012, 11:12 AM
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harakiri90
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Mar 2 2012, 11:28 AM
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New Member
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Hi is the cmoybb a good fit with the ath m50
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Ban-kun
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Mar 2 2012, 07:13 PM
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I've asked before in another thread, but can't hurt to ask again. Source : desktop (mobo = MSI P55-GD80 with onboard soundcard) Equipment : ATH M50 (burned in w/ roughly 60 hrs) Requirement : desktop amp+dac (will consider buying amp and DAC seperately if reasonably justified), looking for some extra bass since my M50 is abit weak on it, and some enhanced mids and wider soundstage (I listen mostly to jpop/rock) Budget : RM500 - 800 I've considered the Maverick D1, since its pretty multi-functional, and I heard tube amps work really well with AT headphones. Any other recommendations? This post has been edited by Ban-kun: Mar 2 2012, 07:17 PM
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yuka
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Mar 2 2012, 08:04 PM
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Any other portable tube/hybrid amp besides Govibe Porta?
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E1 - AKG
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Mar 2 2012, 08:52 PM
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QUOTE(noonies_naruto @ Feb 26 2012, 09:47 PM) just say that i'd get the e17 anyways coz i think occasionally id use it with my pc as well, will the bass improvements on the e17 be a whole lot better than those on the e11? With the FiiO E17, there is an improvement on both the mids and highs over the E11.  QUOTE(Ban-kun @ Mar 2 2012, 07:13 PM) I've asked before in another thread, but can't hurt to ask again. Source : desktop (mobo = MSI P55-GD80 with onboard soundcard) Equipment : ATH M50 (burned in w/ roughly 60 hrs) Requirement : desktop amp+dac (will consider buying amp and DAC seperately if reasonably justified), looking for some extra bass since my M50 is abit weak on it, and some enhanced mids and wider soundstage (I listen mostly to jpop/rock) Budget : RM500 - 800 I've considered the Maverick D1, since its pretty multi-functional, and I heard tube amps work really well with AT headphones. Any other recommendations?  The FiiO E17 .
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oxtriz
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Mar 2 2012, 09:36 PM
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fiio e17 is really good for the price..i kinda miss it already..but the new toy really sings with my es10 lol
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shahzad86
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Mar 3 2012, 07:04 PM
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hi guys,
Need your opinion if i need an amp for my source and headphones: My phone mainly(Samsung S2) + ATH WS55
Is it worth getting FIIO E11 for them or i just use them as it is? my objective is to get the best out of my WS55
Kinda confused, still a newbie in audiophile world, hope the sifus here can enlighten me.
Thx
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xEDynamics
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Mar 4 2012, 02:06 AM
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QUOTE(Ban-kun @ Mar 2 2012, 07:13 PM) I've asked before in another thread, but can't hurt to ask again. Source : desktop (mobo = MSI P55-GD80 with onboard soundcard) Equipment : ATH M50 (burned in w/ roughly 60 hrs) Requirement : desktop amp+dac (will consider buying amp and DAC seperately if reasonably justified), looking for some extra bass since my M50 is abit weak on it, and some enhanced mids and wider soundstage (I listen mostly to jpop/rock) Budget : RM500 - 800 I've considered the Maverick D1, since its pretty multi-functional, and I heard tube amps work really well with AT headphones. Any other recommendations?  for desktop (PC) i recommend Asus Xonar Essence STX, but if you have extra budget, go for Maverick D1 better... This post has been edited by xEDynamics: Mar 4 2012, 02:07 AM
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Ban-kun
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Mar 4 2012, 11:52 AM
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QUOTE(xEDynamics @ Mar 4 2012, 02:06 AM) for desktop (PC) i recommend Asus Xonar Essence STX, but if you have extra budget, go for Maverick D1 better... Yeah, I was initially thinking of getting the Maverick D1 cos of the high versatility + mod potential. Looks like Jaben only stocks it, but they run out of stock atm, and they have no idea when they'll restock, sad Though of ordering through their Maverick website, but they only accept paypal. Sigh, anyone with paypal wanna help me?
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noobandroid
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Mar 4 2012, 12:17 PM
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QUOTE(Ban-kun @ Mar 4 2012, 11:52 AM) Yeah, I was initially thinking of getting the Maverick D1 cos of the high versatility + mod potential. Looks like Jaben only stocks it, but they run out of stock atm, and they have no idea when they'll restock, sad Though of ordering through their Maverick website, but they only accept paypal. Sigh, anyone with paypal wanna help me?  i have paypal, but will be more expensive than Jaben's price by a certain range i can tell you
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Ban-kun
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Mar 4 2012, 12:25 PM
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QUOTE(noobandroid @ Mar 4 2012, 12:17 PM) i have paypal, but will be more expensive than Jaben's price by a certain range i can tell you Yup, I'm sure it's abit more expensive, but they throw in a free NOS tube upgrade for my D1 if I order from them. When I asked Jaben via email they're not sure if theirs have the upgraded NOS tubes. So yeah, I was thinking, if I can have the tube upgrade, I wouldn't mind buying from the manufacturer's website.
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xEDynamics
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Mar 4 2012, 12:34 PM
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QUOTE(Ban-kun @ Mar 4 2012, 12:25 PM) Yup, I'm sure it's abit more expensive, but they throw in a free NOS tube upgrade for my D1 if I order from them. When I asked Jaben via email they're not sure if theirs have the upgraded NOS tubes. So yeah, I was thinking, if I can have the tube upgrade, I wouldn't mind buying from the manufacturer's website. u mean this http://www.mav-audio.com/store/index.php/d...ac-d1-5670.html ? or this http://www.mav-audio.com/store/index.php/d...gic-dac-d1.html ?
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Ban-kun
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Mar 4 2012, 12:39 PM
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QUOTE(xEDynamics @ Mar 4 2012, 12:34 PM) This one, bro
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noobandroid
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Mar 4 2012, 02:57 PM
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QUOTE(Ban-kun @ Mar 4 2012, 12:39 PM) This one, bro  the tube aint free, it adds UD20 which is roughly RM60+, so they are selling some New Old Stock tubes to you, not free D1- USD199 D1 with NOS - USD 219 i just got news govibe tube amp is coming to jaben.. all better put your eyes on it, it might get tasty
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Akuma no Hana
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Mar 4 2012, 05:08 PM
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QUOTE(Ban-kun @ Mar 4 2012, 12:25 PM) Yup, I'm sure it's abit more expensive, but they throw in a free NOS tube upgrade for my D1 if I order from them. When I asked Jaben via email they're not sure if theirs have the upgraded NOS tubes. So yeah, I was thinking, if I can have the tube upgrade, I wouldn't mind buying from the manufacturer's website. QUOTE(noobandroid @ Mar 4 2012, 02:57 PM) the tube aint free, it adds UD20 which is roughly RM60+, so they are selling some New Old Stock tubes to you, not free D1- USD199 D1 with NOS - USD 219 Oh stupid marketing tecnique. If u still want i think jaben can help u directly order but the price will be different from the one they selling.
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xEDynamics
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Mar 4 2012, 06:49 PM
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QUOTE(noobandroid @ Mar 4 2012, 05:20 PM) i just got news govibe tube amp is coming to jaben.. all better put your eyes on it, it might get tasty another version of Govibe Portatube+ ??
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