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Desktop option for dac/headphone amp

Starcraft

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Hello Guys,

I am looking for a sub500€ dac/amp for my desk. I have many portable ones but I need a good one just to stay still ;)

Can anyone advise? No need for MQA or extra formats. Just good sound.
 

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D50s/A50s, E50/L50? I think those are good combos. Integrated DAC/Amps are rarer to find and the only thing I could recommend is the DX3 Pro since the DX7 Pro is a bit out of your budget.
 

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What about the Topping EX5?
Or a D10b/A30Pro stack for maximum powah! :)
 

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D50s/A50s, E50/L50? I think those are good combos. Integrated DAC/Amps are rarer to find and the only thing I could recommend is the DX3 Pro since the DX7 Pro is a bit out of your budget.
Isn't the DX3 EOL and now replaced with the EX5?
DX3 is no longer listed on the Topping product page.
 

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Yeah, that is true. I am just a bit behind in the latest gear. Thanks for pointing that out.
 
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Thank you all!!

I just saw the review on the EX5. Looks a bit dull but the sound is more important.
Maybe I can stretch to the dx7. Would it make a noticable difference?
 

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Thank you all!!

I just saw the review on the EX5. Looks a bit dull but the sound is more important.
Maybe I can stretch to the dx7. Would it make a noticable difference?
No
 

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Asgard 3 + E30? Works for me. Having them separate allows you the option of sticking EQ between them/upgrades/replacements etc.
 

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Asgard 3 is definitely an option as long as the OP is from America.
Anywhere else and the added shipping costs combined with import/tax fees makes it not worth it imho.
 
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