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Whats a good DAC for around £50 (UK)?

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Hi guys

 

I'm after an external DAC for around £50 in the UK, any suggestions? 

 

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You can get a FiiO E10 for ~61 on UK Amazon. You can probably find a deal somewhere else. Sorry, I don't know many UK stores. Also, I am assuming you want a DAC+Amp and not just a DAC for a existing AMP? 

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You can get a FiiO E10 for ~61 on UK Amazon. You can probably find a deal somewhere else. Sorry, I don't know many UK stores. Also, I am assuming you want a DAC+Amp and not just a DAC for a existing AMP? 

Yeah a DAC+Amp

 

I was going to get a soundcard but i saw this vid the other day on teksyndicate and the recommended a DAC+Amp instead.

 

http://youtu.be/d1rXcJuEsy0

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The Fiio E10 or 7 will be very pleasant.

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The Fiio E10 or 7 will be very pleasant.

 

 

fits in the price range but the purpose is different to that of an e10, I'd still recommend you go e10, if you can't spare the money -http://www.amazon.co.uk/FiiO-Kilimanjaro-E11-Headphone-Amplifier/dp/B0053KWDES/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1387819140&sr=8-5&keywords=fiio

Whats the difference please?

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Whats the difference please?

around 6 pounds between e10 and e11

the difference between the e11 and e10 is that the e10 is for desk use and it's a amp and dac combo

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around 6 pounds between e10 and e11

the difference between the e11 and e10 is that the e10 is for desk use and it's a amp and dac combo

i'll check it....nice one

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Whats the difference please?

E7 - Amp + DAC with a battery

E10 - smaller, Amp + DAC, no battery

E11 - Just an amp

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I personally own the E10 and quite enjoy it. Small, only requires USB power, and powers my DT770 Pro 250 Ohm nicely.

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I personally own the E10 and quite enjoy it. Small, only requires USB power, and powers my DT770 Pro 250 Ohm nicely.

i only have ROG Vulcan ANC's but hoping it will still help

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