This is one of a premium DAC available for almost half price @ petertyson, when compare to amazon and other online sites.
Features
Portable USB audio converter for Mac or PC
Stream bit-perfect native 24/96 HD audio
High-performance headphone amp included
Plug-and-play, no drivers or software to install
Connect headphones or any music system
Easily drives low impedance headphones
Computer OS volume control
Asynchronous data transfer with dual master clocks
HD indicator for sample rates above 48K
Metal injection molded (MIM) aluminum case.
12 comments
miffyl
22 Dec 15#1
Please put the price and retailer in the title.
sja321 to miffyl
22 Dec 152#2
Done, added retailer name, I thought price was there from the beginning :confused:
miffyl
22 Dec 15#3
Ta. The price doesn't show on all mobile devices so it's helpful to state it.
OhhSoBadly
23 Dec 15#4
Nice.
Al3x4nd3r
23 Dec 15#5
Would this be any good to replace my usb Asus xonar u3? Or its not good paired with speakers
basergorkobal
23 Dec 15#6
If you're thinking of using this as a headphone amp I wouldn't bother.
No external power source = no good.
Nice price reduction but this is just a generic USB souncard. You can get one for less.
EngineerD
23 Dec 15#7
I hate these things, such a con. Spend the money on better headphones/speakers instead.
Obstinate_Person to EngineerD
23 Dec 15#8
Really? You don't rate external DACs at all? Or just this one
EngineerD
23 Dec 15#9
I just don't think there is anything wrong with onboard DACs on most devices, there is so much dishonesty in the audio and video world (What HiFis HDMI cable reviews for example) and in my opinion, USB DACs are an example of this. I have sort of been conned recently by buying a £50 Soundblaster Z for my PC, I cannot tell a difference outside of the improved equaliser settings.
Surely the £50 is better spent on amp/speakers/headphones?
MBeeching
23 Dec 151#10
These little sticks may struggle (this one recommends 10-12Ω headphones), however for the price I still rate the Fiio E10 very highly and that is USB powered. Recently replaced it with an iFi Audio iDAC2 and it's phenomenal!
jut1972
23 Dec 15#11
Yep. My FIIO E18 can drive full size high inpedance cans very loudly.
chrisjackson
23 Dec 15#12
The device's output impedance is 10 ohms according to spec so technically should work best with 80+ohm headphones (but may be quite satisfactory with very low impedance buds).
I've seen one reviewer suggest it works OK with (pretty insensitive) AKG K701 and another say nay (praising performance boost with Geek Out 1000). My reading into that is that very few folks (maybe those with more money than sense) are likely to get caught out by this being underpowered.
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Features
Portable USB audio converter for Mac or PC
Stream bit-perfect native 24/96 HD audio
High-performance headphone amp included
Plug-and-play, no drivers or software to install
Connect headphones or any music system
Easily drives low impedance headphones
Computer OS volume control
Asynchronous data transfer with dual master clocks
HD indicator for sample rates above 48K
Metal injection molded (MIM) aluminum case.
12 comments
No external power source = no good.
Nice price reduction but this is just a generic USB souncard. You can get one for less.
Surely the £50 is better spent on amp/speakers/headphones?
I've seen one reviewer suggest it works OK with (pretty insensitive) AKG K701 and another say nay (praising performance boost with Geek Out 1000). My reading into that is that very few folks (maybe those with more money than sense) are likely to get caught out by this being underpowered.