if only i could grab a Zero DAC myself, but the shipping cost is just

i would like to go with Cambridge DACMagic, but not sure how it fare against DACPort

the LX would offer you the best portability, but since you've got the HA-160, do you still need your setup to be transportable?

MAC Mini -> Optical / USB -> DAC

Already purchased the DacPort LX. I was mulling this over, I could get the Fostex HP-A3 tomorrow in Osaka, but sonic differences aint that much, unless I migrate to the bigger ones like DacMini. I took my chances with DACPort LX and I like what I hear.

Maybe next month when I get my pay, I'll go for a proper desktop DAC and incorporate the DACPort LX with my portable setup (MAcBook Air+DACPort LX+ HP=P! + DT1350/D2000).

The LX would make a great addition to your portable setup.

Desktops you have loads of options, depending on how much you want to spend. Several that offers good value: Meier stageDAC, Cambridge DAC magic and Stello DA100. Prices should be around rm2.5k, and they should be available off the shelves, I did not recommend anything that requires build time.

Good recommendations! Where do I get these?

cambridge one i once spotted at cmy at sunway

Thanks. Then they should have one in Sg.Wang. Closer to my place.

Meier StageDAC is carried by Jaben, Stello's distributor is Rave Systems at Lot1.4, Level 1, PNB Darby Park. No.10 Jalan Binjai, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, telly: 03-21632818. i got the Rave Systems contacts off the net, not sure if it's still valid though.

Should you pass by or is in Singapore, Stello and Cambridge (among others) can both be found in Adelphi, together with Jaben.

This post has been edited by hongrui: Apr 11 2012, 11:05 AM

Arcam RDAC is about rm1500. Is up to par with dac magic. You can consider this

how bout vdac mk2? i believe cheaper than dacmagic but some say it outperform the dacmagic.

just sharing the information regarding maverick audio products. Q&A

1) what happen when ur item is DOA?


2) Who's ur distributor? Shipping time?


Any members here know where i can buy vdac mkii? TQ.

hello..what do you guys think about HRT music streamer ii? Currently in search of the best cheap DAC's available. please advise ya!

Wow appreciate the responses guys! Will keep these model names and options in mind.

I'm leaving for Osaka, will head to Yodobashi to check of these choices are available the and compare the price. Yes, the same outlet you are Jude of Headfi.org went to for his headphones adventures during the Headphones festival there.

Hi Sifu, need some advise
Are these the correct gadget to add when more than one headphone will be use.. (just for listen from my cd player or av amp, home use only) or any other suggestion.. thanks..

never seen this kinda stuff, should be not much power there since it splits into separate outputs, distributed power perhaps? how many headphones u wanna put in? you gonna use all the outputs? if 2 only you are better off with a audinst mx1

This post has been edited by noobandroid: Apr 14 2012, 01:32 PM

Wana get a DAC for Aego M.. can suggest me a DAC which sounds simillar to Prodigy HD2 sound card.
How does Fiio D3 pair with Aego M speaker sound? Anyone tried before

This post has been edited by dello: Apr 14 2012, 11:26 PM

guys, my external sound card has 1 RCA and 1 1/4 inch jack output. May i know whether there will be any difference in sound quality between these 2 outputs? I am planning to get a good 1/4 inch jack ... please advise ... by the way i am using

http://us.store.creative.com/Creative-Soun.../B004275EO4.htm

my headphone is xba 4

This post has been edited by Hou_JaI: Apr 16 2012, 02:43 PM

not much between rca and 1/4, use at your own convinience

the RCA outs are line outs, meaning by passing the amp section. basically no volume control.

always sue the 1/4 headphones output for connection to headphones, the RCA out is for connection to another amplifier.

I have SBDE HD and Sony xba4. Bass is more and tighter in the phone out.
Howerver SBDE HD output impedance does not go well with xba4, atleast for me.
So for xba4 I will line out from HD to another amp instead.

Hey guys,

Don't feel like starting another thread for this, so I'll just ask here.

I've been poisoned further again, and now I'm demanding even more out of my headphones. I'm thinking of adding a Schiit (lol) Asgard as my main amp to my desktop. Currently using DACport as both amp+DAC. What do you guys think?

I was thinking of using my DACport as a line-level DAC, connect to Asgard via RCA where I'll jack in my Denon D5K from the Asgard. Will it work? Does it count as double-amping or will the DACport completely bypass its amping and pass that to the Asgard?

TL;DR : Foobar2k --> DACport --> Asgard --> Denon AHD5000? Feasible or plain pointless? I heard the Asgard compliments low-impedence cans like the Denons, Grados and Audio Technicas, so I'm really interested.

This post has been edited by Ban-kun: Apr 17 2012, 09:03 PM

IINM that will be double amping from dacport, dacport does not do line out, LX does