DAC/AMP Recommendations

[eddieceidde]

Looking for a compact usb dac/amp for my laptop.

Considering the FiiO E10K USB DAC and Headphone Amplifier or the NuForce uDAC3.

Any recommendations for other DAC/AMP for around $70USD?

 

[I am an SSD]

6 minutes ago, Iamfreddie said:

Looking for a compact usb dac/amp for my laptop.

Considering the FiiO E10K USB DAC and Headphone Amplifier and the NuForce uDAC3.

Any recommendations for other DAC/AMP for around $70USD?

 

@Dackzy

[Dackzy]

12 minutes ago, I am an SSD said:

@Dackzy

yes?

I have some cheap combos in my topic about dacs and amps linked in my signature. ( prices are not accurate)

If they are to expensive I would get the E10k.

[spwath]

47 minutes ago, Dackzy said:

yes?

I have some cheap combos in my topic about dacs and amps linked in my signature. ( prices are not accurate)

If they are to expensive I would get the E10k.

Or just, you know, onboard.

[Dackzy]

4 minutes ago, spwath said:

Or just, you know, onboard.

Yeah, but laptops usually have bad onboard.

If he can use onboard then he should use it.

[eddieceidde]

25 minutes ago, spwath said:

Or just, you know, onboard.

Onboard audio sucks, I wouldn't be asking if I don't need it.

 

1 hour ago, Dackzy said:

yes?

I have some cheap combos in my topic about dacs and amps linked in my signature. ( prices are not accurate)

If they are to expensive I would get the E10k.

Thanks!

[SSL]

So No to NuForce.

[Dackzy]

16 minutes ago, SSL said:

So No to NuForce.

I have not tried the NuForce yet and I have not looked anything up about it, that is really the reason why I pick the E10k over it.

[SSL]

5 minutes ago, Dackzy said:

I have not tried the NuForce yet and I have not looked anything up about it, that is really the reason why I pick the E10k over it.

 

http://nwavguy.blogspot.com/2011/02/nuforce-udac-2-drama.html

[Dackzy]

4 minutes ago, SSL said:

 

http://nwavguy.blogspot.com/2011/02/nuforce-udac-2-drama.html

Oh god so much text  

I will read that when I have time.

[SSL]

Just now, Dackzy said:

Oh god so much text  

I will read that when I have time.

 

You have time right nao.

[Dackzy]

1 minute ago, SSL said:

 

You have time right nao.

I have other things to do m8.

[SSL]

1 minute ago, Dackzy said:

I have other things to do m8.

 

Then get off the 4ham

[Dackzy]

3 minutes ago, SSL said:

 

Then get off the 4ham

okay okay I am reading it 

[Dackzy]

20 minutes ago, SSL said:

 

Then get off the 4ham

it seems like it has some problem and is not that good according to him.

 NuForce argues their design is “better engineered”, but when a $29 Behringer DAC outperforms it in nearly every area, I have a hard time accepting that. Personally, I don’t see any reason to buy a uDAC-2 given its flaws and I’m going to return mine for a refund. But, ultimately, everyone has to decide what’s best for them.

[Pomfinator]

Laptop onboard is pretty crappy.  I can hear the noise floor on my Razer Blade at 20 volume with my IM02's.  Lot of manufacturers also forget to turn off the software tweaks to make laptop speakers sound better when you switch to headphones.

 

Fiio E10k or Schiit Fulla.  Fiio if you want more features and made in China, Fulla if you want barebones and 'Murica.

[spwath]

4 hours ago, SSL said:

 

http://nwavguy.blogspot.com/2011/02/nuforce-udac-2-drama.html

You tricked me, though NwAvGuy was back....

 

That Nuforce dac is pretty cute and small, and nice wheel compared to e10k

Though yeah, acording to that review it doesnt look so good.