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Searching for a AMP + DAC or DAC/AMP Combo to replace Creative ZXR

Trone

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Hey guys,

iam new to the forum and i need a advice.

i have a fidelio X2 and a edifer s350db speakersystem for my desktop. Currently its powered by my Creative ZXR Soundcard. But i wanna get rid of it due to driver issues and get a seperate DAC/AMP Combo or a DAC and AMP Stack for 400 Euro/Dollar max.

I wanted to get the JDS Atom Dac and Amp Combo but since i live in Europe its hard to get here and shiping costs and tax are very high.
Then i was looking for a aune x1s pro. But the Output impedance isnt so good for my Fidelios X2.
Then i was looking for the Topping Dx3. But here in Europe u can just get the v2 Version which has a much higher Output impedance so again not suitable for my fidelios.

I thought about the JDS Labs Element II. But same issue with shipping and tax.

Now iam a bit clueless what to get. It should be a improvement over the ZXR. And Since i planning to get a more Hifi Headphone in the future iam willing to pay 400 Euro Max. But less is always better.

I would be happy if i could get some advice!

Greetings.
 

Kouioui

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The Topping E30/L30 stack is what you should be looking for. $270 with cables here in the US. I've had mine for a couple of days and find it a substantial upgrade from my FiiO K5 Pro.
 
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