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I thought the same thing since the stu is just a usb stx I ll check again some fiio stuff since so many suggested them, but i am curious about the matrix mini since nobody has any feedback about it

yea i ve checked them out, but Switzerland=customs Hmm, could I do the exact same thing with the 2i2? plug an amp to its headphone output ? Either way, i would strongly prefer an all-in-one solution for practicality and aesthetics as well, but all suggestions are welcome

Both the onboard and discrete sound cards had terrible static/interference. Otherwise i d be just fine with an STX/ZXR. I m using a scarlett 2i2 at the moment and while it does everything i need -mic/speakers/headphones- it doesnt have the power for the 650's, i almost max her out with my 555 and I generally listen at a low volume . Moreover if i plugged them into my motherboard or a sound card, i d need something to control the volume.

I ve considered the D1 but I ve read various small issues and i dont know if it will be "enough" for the 650's! Obviously having never used it i cant really know Thanks for the input, but its a biiit above my budget I know i need to find a combo with a line out, i also need to be able to control the volume on the line out so something like o2odac wont work for me -unfortunately -. Also trs/xlr would be great since i already have the cables anyone got any experience with matrix mini-i ?

Thanks for the suggestions ! I ve checked out fiio, but i m not looking for something portable/running on batteries. About the schiit stack, how am i going to control the volume of my speakers?

Hey! I m looking for a dac/amp combo to drive both my headphones -hd650- and my active speakers -without further amping them-. A volume knob for both is essential. Basically i m looking for an alternative to something like the asus essence one/ STU, matrix mini-i . Is there anything else that can do the job for less money? Also, EU seller would be great so that i can avoid customs etc... Thanks a lot!