ThirdWorldProblems502
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I have a pair of Audio-Technica ATH-R70x (470 ohms) headphones and I'm looking for a good DAC / Amp combo. My budget is 700 - 800 USD. Thank you very much for your suggestions.
get topping e30/l30 or schiit modi3+/magni3+ and call it a day.I have a pair of Audio-Technica ATH-R70x (470 ohms) headphones and I'm looking for a good DAC / Amp combo. My budget is 700 - 800 USD. Thank you very much for your suggestions.
Is that ideal if I want to use it for Mixing and Music Production?get topping e30/l30 or schiit modi3+/magni3+ and call it a day.
For mixing and music production I would use higher resolution DAC than above suggested E30 (which is only RCA unbalanced).Is that ideal if I want to use it for Mixing and Music Production?
For mixing and music production I would use higher resolution DAC than above suggested E30 (which is only RCA unbalanced).
My recommendation is SMSL or Topping stack.
SMSL SU9n + SMSL SH-9
Topping E50 + Topping L50
For mixing and music production I would use higher resolution DAC than above suggested E30 (which is only RCA unbalanced).
Amp for headphones I'm assuming? For your budget maybe look at.
TOPPING D30 PRO + A30 PRO + XLR Cable Combo
Model: D30 PRO Features: 1. Preamplifier function: D30Pro has preamplifier function so you can control the output volume on the front panel and also at the remshenzhenaudio.com
My understanding is the Monoprice is pretty good. I know there was a review here on ASR but I don't know if its that model. I suggested the D30 and A30 for one because I own the stack and its really versatile. The headphone amp is really powerful plus if you add active monitors you have balanced outputs. Or you could run amp speakers. Look through the review index there are lots of great options.Yes, for my Audio-Technica ATH-R70x (470 ohms). I want to use it for music production and mixing. I was checking this option but I can't find much info about it: https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=24459
Is that ideal if I want to use it for Mixing and Music Production?
For mixing and music production you should be looking at a quality audio interface like motu ultralite mk5. These recs for an amp/DAC with very high SINAD won’t make any difference in what you hear and your money is better spent on a fully featured tool with multiple inputs, outputs, and DSP
OP said budget of $700-$800. One feature that can be useful to most is built in DSP. Connecting to headphones or monitors you can EQ onboard. If making music, there’s a good chance you need to record things…. instruments, microphone input… an interface does that with ability to manage the inputs via hardware. And you probably want to listen to your mix with headphones and monitors because they’re pretty different. An interface makes that easy.Just curious. If somebody doesn't need the extra inputs and outputs, and they have their own software already for mixing and mastering, why do they need a $600 interface?
OP said budget of $700-$800. One feature that can be useful to most is built in DSP. Connecting to headphones or monitors you can EQ onboard. If making music, there’s a good chance you need to record things…. instruments, microphone input… an interface does that with ability to manage the inputs via hardware. And you probably want to listen to your mix with headphones and monitors because they’re pretty different. An interface makes that easy.
If you are doing only computer audio and only listening via headphones a DAC and headphone amp will do the job fine.
The OP is welcome to share more about their requirements, but specified it is for mixing and music production. An interface is the tool for that job and can grow in utility if the need presents itself. A DAC/amp designed just for listening and chosen for SINAD can’t do that. For less money and features a product like Motu m2 like I mentioned is also great.I said if he doesn't need the extra inputs and outputs. I understand how they might be used. We haven't determined that he actually needs them.
As for onboard DSP, if you mean parametric EQ, that is free for Windows with Equalizer APO with Peace GUI.
A lot of times people have budgets for electronics because that's what they think they need to spend. It doesn't mean we need to encourage them to spend it if they don't actually need to.
The OP is welcome to share more about their requirements, but specified it is for mixing and music production. An interface is the tool for that job and can grow in utility if the need presents itself. A DAC/amp designed just for listening and chosen for SINAD can’t do that. For less money and features a product like Motu m2 like I mentioned is also great.
My understanding is the Monoprice is pretty good. I know there was a review here on ASR but I don't know if its that model. I suggested the D30 and A30 for one because I own the stack and its really versatile. The headphone amp is really powerful plus if you add active monitors you have balanced outputs. Or you could run amp speakers. Look through the review index there are lots of great options.
You have to look. I know those measurements. I reacted to the above E30 suggestion. Regarding Schiit Modius, both my suggestions are of higher SINAD, dynamic range etc. than the Schiit one. Therefore I don't understand your point."Higher resolution"?
OP, look into the Schiit Modius & Magnius. Both reviewed here by Amir.
Not bad, but measured params of my suggestions are much better. Don't hesitate to buy 2 separate small devices. They are smaller than you may realize.What do you think about this one for mixing/music production?
Monolith by Monoprice Desktop Balanced Headphone Amplifier and DAC with THX AAA Technology (Dual AKM 4493 DACs & Dual AAA-788 Modules) - Monoprice.com
The Monolith™ THX® Desktop Headphone Amplifier and DAC features cutting edge technology to bring out the best in your headphones, playback device, and music library. Featuring dual THX AAA&twww.monoprice.com
Thank you very much for the recommendations, friends.
I produce electronic and rap music using mostly samples and software synthesizers. I don't need to record acoustic instruments and the vocals are recorded in a separate professional studio when needed. Unfortunately, in the place where I live, I can't have monitors so I am obliged to use headphones for production. Fortunately I can listen to my productions in a studio with monitors and acoustic treatment when needed but it takes me a long time to get to that place.