For my desktop dac/amp setup, I'm considering khadas tone dac and Aune x7s amp. The khadas in my opinion is a no brainer and it has coax input which I need but what about the amp? Appreciate some inputs. Thanks.

using sennheiser hd660s and sony 1am2 headphones

Congrats on your launching. Personally, I would like to see ud130, udx and udxa reviewed and measured at the Audio Science Review site. I have seen requests by some people over there on Stoner Acoustics' dac/amp . Hopefully your products are in queue to be reviewed and measured

Double posted

This post has been edited by Ameerzs: Sep 23 2019, 04:32 PM

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This post has been edited by Ameerzs: Sep 23 2019, 04:32 PM

Sorry noob question. Been using my Senn M2 Aebt wirelessly so far. Is there any way to get the most out of it? My phone got no headphone jack. I only use the cables when I’m at home or at the office.

On another note my home setup is krk rokit 5 is connected to my pc using 3.5mm to xlr. Considering to get a dac. Which ones is recommended? I don’t mind saving for something higher end if it means it’ll be sort of future proof. Even the rokit 5 now I find lack of bass. Am also scouting for a subwoofer to pair with the monitors. Do I need to use flac to get the most out of the setup?

Sorry for being so noob.

Thank you so much in advance in case I forgot. I’m quite seldom around this forum due to work but I’m looking forward for all the sifus feedbacks.

This post has been edited by lucifrhun: Sep 29 2019, 06:11 AM

Need some recommendations. Recently I bought a used Schiit stack ( Modi 2U + Magni 2U ) . Good price though.

I'm very happy with the amp. Lots of power.
The DAC is very disappointing to me. Lack of resolution is the best to describe it.

I have another Ifi Nano Black IDSD, if I hook it via the Line out using a 3.5mm TRS to RCA cable to the Magni 2U, it sounds so much more detailed.

My question now is, should I get a Topping D50 and does it work well with my Magni 2U ?
And is it a significant improvement over the Modi 2U ?

Anyone here knows to how to make a analog signal from DAP (headphone jack) and connect to USB input for a DAC work? Is it even possible?

Such converters exists?

This post has been edited by raemon: Oct 9 2019, 03:26 PM

Most sound card have line-in which it can receive analog signal and convert it to digital signal.
If you want dedicated hardware to do it, what I know is only those use by professional or musician such as Lavry AD11 or Apogee Element 24.
But why take analog signal, convert it to digital, then output back as analog?

Yeah, I did wonder if it was worth the hassle. I was thinking if I need to drive higher impedance headphone should the DAP couldn't.

Hi ahmadfaizadnan

Just to share what my latest update to my "I am too stingy to spend too much" rig

DAC/AMP:
I got myself UD130 after looking around the market as it most reasonably price product but packed a punch.

It also worked with M7 DAP via OTG cable but it zap battery life out very fast

Not to mention buatan Malaysia too and seller is

DAP:
I got myself Fiio M7 and E12A combo slightly used (demo unit) from the dealer offered at a price that i could not refuse (total cost slightly lower than brand new M7 RRP) which I think suit my Sony earphone's.

Was so tempted at first especially with cowon plenue d2 (that battery life and sound ) and DX120 (Sound too ) but due to that offer i decide to go for the above mention combo primarly due to the total price and it is best compromise for my use

I did not ask the dealer what their absolute best price for D2 and DX120 as I think it's not nice to walk away after best price given. Do you know what is the best price?

Moving on:
My next step is upgrade from HD598 to something higher end. But too many choice in the market at the moment.

Thanks for the suggestion you gave me last time

This post has been edited by minizian: Oct 13 2019, 01:27 PM

There is HE4XX for USD110 at Massdrop (after newcomer $20 signup bonus.
Either that or HD58X or 6XX

If i am not mistaken, those model are not for sale for Malaysia? Unsure if thing have changed since then.

Curious. How did you connect from the M7 to US130? Lineout from m7?

Last time they do ship to Malaysia, now not sure. You can also use a 3rd party forwarder. Ezbuy is cheap but takes longer to deliver. Comgateway is fast but more expensive.

Nope, I just use "Fiio CL06 Type C to Micro USB OTG " cable as UD130 does not have any line in.

It just plug and play and the UD130 will power out by itself. Surely it works but I did not try it on long run as M7 will also power UD130 as well. M7 battery life is only average in my opinion like 15-16 hours max with lowest brightness setting.

I like abt UD130 is only powered by USB, no need to worry about long term battery spare parts.

How I wish there is manufacturer that still produce AA/AAA power amp/dac cos my old Fiio E7 is still working with USB cable well but no longer able to find spare battery.

Oh okay, will have a look at it when I am free.

This post has been edited by minizian: Oct 14 2019, 01:03 PM

I see. So the M7 supports usb audio out. I have an X1 which does not.

The m7 manual did mention usb works with mojo and q5s. So i suppose it will also work with ud130. Was doing leap of faith at that time.

This post has been edited by minizian: Oct 14 2019, 03:20 PM

Thanks for sharing this bro. Been eyeing the HE4XX for a couple of years and finally pulled the trigger due to the all time low price

Did you use forwarder?
I use forwarder, after that it only occur to me to check if they can ship to malaysia, which they can.
Last few month when I check 58X, they can't ship to malaysia.

No, HE4XX ships to Malaysia so forwarder not needed.
Sennheiser cannot ship to Malaysia probably due to distro agreement. You will have to check each items to see if they can ship to Msia. Whether can ship to certain country is decided by the brand/manufacturer. Many brands don't allow their stuff to be shipped to certain countries where they already have a distributor as its against their distro agreement to compete with them.