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post Jun 14 2015, 09:44 PM

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QUOTE(abangMuz @ Jun 13 2015, 07:45 PM)
Recommendation please

Source: Desktop use only
Equipment: Edifier m2300 (Plan to get corsair sp2500 soon), HyperX cloud headset
Requirement: Mainly Gaming and movies
Budget: Less than rm800, the lower the better, best bang for my buck

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post Jul 14 2015, 12:03 PM

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QUOTE(AhMoon @ Jul 14 2015, 11:52 AM)
I just bought a M50x myself, and I'm also looking for a DAC to pair with it, if it does really can make it sound better. Currently I just plug it into my MOBO (Model: Gigabyte H97M-Gaming 3) built-in audio port, and it sounds pretty good already.

But if a DAC can make it sound even better, I wouldn't mind buying one. May I ask, how much is this X3ii and where you bought it from? Also, does it plug directly into PC USB port? I'm totally new in this headphone + DAC thing, really have no idea which or what should I look for in order to fully utilize my new toy (M50x). Some recommend me to buy a sound card, some say DAC better so I'm in dilemma.
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post Dec 19 2015, 03:36 PM

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QUOTE(funnyface @ Dec 18 2015, 09:18 PM)
Source: Desktop PC
Equipment: Xonar Essence STX (LM47920HA mod) + Beyerdynamic T1.1
Requirement: Desktop AMP. Need smoother sound on musical instruments but emphasis on vocal, current setup vocal is shadowed by musical instruments
Budget: RM2k, can stretch a bit.

current setup vocal is too soft for my like, looking for tube amp that will smooth out overall sounds and bring forward vocal more.  notworthy.gif
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post Dec 29 2015, 03:31 AM

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QUOTE(AsTheCreatorZ @ Dec 25 2015, 04:18 PM)
Hi all,
!!Need Recommendation!!

Source: Desktop PC with SupremeFX , Ipad Mini 2, Iphone 4s/6
Equipment: Munitio PRO40s, Superlux HD661, Nines and some custom cable
Requirement: For electric guitar playing using JamUp/BIAS FX app, sound editing and listening to HQ music (genre : classic, blues, rock and some heavy)
Budget: around RM1K

Only know a little about hardware, since mostly into software thing.
Nothing specific model in mind tongue.gif
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post Dec 29 2015, 03:34 AM

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QUOTE(seanlee89 @ Dec 25 2015, 07:29 PM)
Hi All,

Can you please recommend a good headphone amp for:

Source: PC with Soundblaster Audigy 2 ZS
Equipment: Beyerdynamics DT770 Pro 80 ohms
Requirements: For music, mostly EDM.

I heard that there's something you can plug in from the soundcard to cancel it out if you're using an amp with a build in DAC right? to make the sound much better.
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post Dec 30 2015, 11:46 AM

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QUOTE(seanlee89 @ Dec 30 2015, 02:43 AM)
RM200 - RM500, cheaper the better as I understand this pair of cans do not need high end amps to drive it right? but you can suggest higher ones also if it really makes a whole lot of difference.

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post Jan 17 2016, 07:08 PM

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QUOTE(sheridankamal @ Jan 14 2016, 01:14 PM)
Good day guys, seeking for your opinion.
Which is your pick, JDS Labs C5D or Fiio Alpen 2 E17K?
Any idea what is the price for Fiio Alpen 2 E17K?

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QUOTE(Calvin kuek @ Jan 18 2016, 10:43 AM)
can i ask if the Audio technica ATH MSR7 or SEnnheiser momentum1 is better. or are there ny better thing around the same price range
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QUOTE(cyclonova @ Feb 11 2016, 02:40 PM)
Hi sifus

I currently have a pair of M Audio Av40 active speakers attached to my desktop PC. I'm looking to use an external DAC to improve the sound quality, which can also serve as a DAC/amp for my Audio Technica ES7.

Budget is around 700-800.

Noob here, recommendations are much appreciated! smile.gif
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post Feb 26 2016, 01:21 AM

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QUOTE(yuan415 @ Feb 26 2016, 12:44 AM)
DAC for pc audio to hifi system, any recommendation?
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balanced or unbalance? budget?
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post Feb 26 2016, 02:57 PM

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QUOTE(yuan415 @ Feb 26 2016, 10:37 AM)
budget 2-3k, oppo bdp-105 seems not bad but over budget.
bdp-103 just fit my budget but it dont have asynchronous usb to connect to laptop/pc, which i expect in dac. doh.gif
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QUOTE(Dygadget @ Feb 28 2016, 09:45 PM)
Edifier Spinnaker E30 Review

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post Mar 3 2016, 09:38 PM

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QUOTE(Dennos @ Mar 1 2016, 04:29 PM)
any budget power amp recommendation? 100w +- each channel
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QUOTE(Dennos @ Mar 3 2016, 11:04 PM)
sorry, its for speakers smile.gif
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Headphone Amplifier and DAC Recommendation, portables, desktops, amps, dac, lai V2 (Headphones)
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post Sep 12 2016, 10:39 PM

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QUOTE(Ameerzs @ Sep 12 2016, 06:43 PM)
Someone recommend me dac for my msr7??
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post Sep 12 2016, 10:42 PM

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QUOTE(Ameerzs @ Sep 12 2016, 10:41 PM)
Note 4 ...Laptop....
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post Oct 11 2016, 05:49 AM

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QUOTE(cyh03176 @ Oct 10 2016, 05:11 PM)
is it justifiable to purchase e12a if i already own the e12?

using ue900 atm and i don't hear any hiss sound from my e12.

currently using x3ii->L16->e12->rc-se1->ue900

call me a fiio fanboy lol
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QUOTE(AeroMiku @ Oct 10 2016, 07:25 PM)
I have Xiaomi Mi Max with Trinity Delta/IM50 and the sound just below average in my opinion plus it does not support PCM 24bit/96kHz. Got any decent portable DAC/Amp for android that can support playback 24bit/96kHz and above via USB? Budget around RM500.
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post Oct 27 2016, 11:07 PM

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QUOTE(Seng_Kiat @ Oct 23 2016, 12:43 PM)
guys,

i am looking for headphone amp for my use at office .. i own Fiio e17k and satisfied with it but buying another model would help too.

At first I wanted to buy the same model for office but seller suggested me to buy different model .. One of the model he suggested me was Fiio X1 ..

It looks great and with additional feature as player, it really give me convenience when travel on long flight. I do not need phone. smile.gif. My concern is Fiio X1 is actually an amp/dac, etc that is same as e17k but additional feature of player?
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post Oct 27 2016, 11:09 PM

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QUOTE(B u B u @ Oct 17 2016, 01:38 PM)
Hopefully this is the right place to ask

I'm trying to get a sound card for my friend (birthday present). He plays the piano and have told me he used to have good sound card that can do editing (casual) and all.

Can anyone suggest me these sound cards that can be bought over the counter in lowyat pls ?? It's gonna be paired with desktop speaker, not headphone

Asus xonar essence ?

Tqtq
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