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    The best dac/amp under 100$ for Hd6xx?

    Hello guys, my hd6xx will arrive in 2 weeks, I want to purchase a dac/amp under 100 for it, I don't want to compromise power because people say that they are quite difficult to drive, is it even possible?, portable ones would be really really nice. I have these in mind: Topping dx1 Tanchjim...
  2. P

    Best battery powered headphone amp (NO DAC)?

    Hey guys, I've been lurking for years and I finally have a question I haven't seen answered recently... I want a transportable battery powered headphone amp with enough juice to comfortably drive Hd650 and Fostex T50rp. I don't want it to have a DAC and I don't want extra features beyond basic...
  3. M

    suggestions for a tiny speaker with specific requirements

    I need several small powered speakers for a sculpture project, but the nature of the project implies specific requirements. The speakers will be installed on a flat board hanging on a wall, and covered by a mask that has low clearance. no bluetooth needed - wired AUX input mandatory. Ideally...
  4. Xulonn

    Audio-Technica resurrects its Sound Burger portable turntable from the '80s

    The 2022 Sound Burger is available to buy starting today for $199/£200/€229...LINK
  5. Dilettante

    How to measure a portable player?

    Please share the best practises. I have a pocket audio player; can certainly save test tones into its memory and play them back. Any ideas how to run a RMAA test, Multitone sweep and such?..
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    Good MQA capable DAC under $300 (preferable at/under $200)?

    Hi, I've been looking for a dual-purpose DAC/amp/preamp for my systems. One of them being an IEM, a Campfire Audio IO; and a stereo system: A sony str-dh190 connected to a pair of Fyne Audio F302's Right now, I'm just using the 3.5mm port of my phone and laptop, occasionally using Bluetooth (on...
  7. RickSanchez

    THX's first consumer product: Onyx portable DAC/amp

    Obviously THX has spent many years partnering with audio companies to design and certify devices. But I believe this is the first THX direct to consumer device: the Onyx AAA portable DAC/amp. https://www.thx.com/onyx (US $200) Source: Gizmodo Source: THX
  8. Pesky Bee

    Hidizs S8 vs Hidizs S9

    Hello, hope you are all doing well. I am looking for a portable DAC/AMP that will power IEMs from a phone, like; T2, T4, P1, Tape Pro, FH3, Starfields, Believe, ThieAudio L3/L4/L5, Yume, TRI Starsea And more efficient headphones, like; X2HR, SHP9500, AKG 361, HD58X, SR80e With the...
  9. C

    Sony NWZX300 - quick measurements

    I’ve been thoroughly enjoying my Sony NWZX300 – a beautiful (yet flawed) little beast. Great interface, stunning build quality, snappy performance... but significantly underpowered. Also, there's no "Enqueue" or "Add to playback queue" function, which is a real shame! And beware that buying one...
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