dac & amp combo

Is it overkill to add an Atom Amp+ onto the SMSL DL100? I’m only driving HD 600’s, so my question is: will the additional power add anything substantial to the DAC/Amp combo of the DL100 (better dynamics, bass, etc.) or is it just overkill? Thanks!

So far I’m only been using Bluetooth, and it kinda sucks, so I’m looking for an streamer. My eyes are currently on the wiim ultra or pro plus. Im mostly using qobuz and Apple Music. The ultra sadly doesn’t support airplay 2.. but has some other nice features. For me room correction is also a...

Hey everyone, I recently bought a Topping E2X2 and noticed that it has two inputs on the back: one for power and another for USB-C. Currently, I have it connected to my PC via the USB-C port. I’m using it with my HD600 headphones and was wondering if I also need to connect the power input to...

Hello I'm new to this depth of audio but I am a producer / mixing and mastering engineer currently using Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro 80 ohms going through a Behringer U-Phoria UMC204HD audio interface. After reading other posts I understand in the future I will need to upgrade the headphones but...

What is your Amp and Dac combo that can run any headphones at a reasonable price?

I have been using a Topping E50/L50-Stack for some time now, and I used the E50 (DAC) with a variable outout, so I could control the volume with the remote. I now set the E50 up in DAC-Mode (fixed output), and the Amp (L50) plays notably louder. I know this should not happening, but it...

Hi everyone, I am looking for a unified audio interface to drive my HD600 (requiring approximately 200mW at 300 Ohms / 8V RMS at 300 Ohms) and also be able to connect my electric guitar and speakers to it. I do not need microphone input. I was checking out the Topping DX5 and Schiit Magni but...

I'm using the term 'audiophile' to differentiate it from an audio interface with mic inputs and similar features. I have an old E-mu 0204, which has always been terrible for a DAW (either with dedicated drivers or ASIO4ALL), producing a lot of crackling and popping noises. Meanwhile, the...

I have a macbook and a PC that I want to hook into my wh-1000xm4s. Right now, my horrible method is that I'm using an audio jack on my monitor's 3.5mm jack to connect to my headphones. Bad audio quality aside, it also locks me out from controlling audio directly from my mac as it seems macs...

Hello. My current setup is Topping L30 (1st gen) and Topping E30 (1st gen) connected to PC via USB and I'm using Hifiman Edition XS. In future I'm planning to upgrade to either Arya or LCD-X. I will be only using USB as a connector so I don't care about bluetooth, coaxial or optical input and I...

Hello fellow audiophiles! I recently bought a Topping E30 II/L30 II Stack and need some advice/help. I am trying to use it for my PC/Mac and need some help with the setup and settings. I plan on using it for music, movies, videos, and games. I plan on using Apple Music/Spotify Premium ( and...

Hiya I'm looking for a solution to kill a problem that's been plaguing me for well over a decade. I have a pair of studio monitors (Yamaha HS5) and a simple headphone amp (Destiny Aristaios mk II - tube amplifier; basically a Yaqin PH-5L) and a huge issue with noise from my computer. Before...

Hi, I just bought my first serious headphones ever - a Hifiman Edition XS. The cans are second-hand and the seller replaced the original 3.5 cable with a 4.4 one. The price is surprisingly good, only 250$ including shipping. So I want to buy a balanced DAC/AMP that can fully exploit their...

I‘m planning to complement my amp with a dac that is placed in a different corner of the room — multiple meters apart. From what I‘ve read, an XLR connection is strongly preferrable for long distances. The dac I consider getting (dacmagic 200m) has XLR outs, however, my amp (axa35) only has...

Hello community, i fall in the rabbit hole of finding the perfect audio setup for me and my hearing expierences. Currently i use the following chain and i think a lot about how i can find some more details in audio listening Hearing experience I love to heare music as it is with all the pro...

Hello there everyone! Please bare with me here since I am new to this forum and I don't understand if I do something wrong (even this post I don't know for sure if it belongs here, sorry in advance if not). To jump to the issue: I recently bought a Topping E30 II Lite DAC to go with my Topping...

hello, I'm new to this and I need help. I recently purchased some great quality equipment from a friend. A pair of Genelec 8341, Focal Utopia and Sennheiser hd 800. I was interested in putting together a setup. I live in Brazil, I have difficulty finding some equipment, but I have contacts...

As stated I am looking for a portable dac/amp to use with my laptop as the source in my office with my headphones which include DCA Expanse. It does not have to be battery powered but that would be a plus. I need USB C connectivity to connect to my laptop as the source and I would like 1/4...

Hey everyone, I'm looking to purchase a new DAC and AMP (or an all-in-one). I'm mainly using this with Hifiman Arya Stealth and Beyerdynamic DT1990 but also have Sennheiser HD6XX and some IEMs as well (Sennheiser IE300 and Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite). I currently have a 6 year old Burson Play...

hey so I live in Japan and I'm looking to buy some diatone speakers, my current choice is the DS-77HRX but if you recommend something else below 40,000 yen that you think might be better please go ahead. first of all I don't know if these speakers will be good for a digital source such as a...