With all these problems, I need to ask if anyone knows of a good reliable DAC headphone amplifier that does not cost a fortune?
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I have had the E10 for over a year and have been satisfied. If you are looking for amps and DACs I'd suggest heading over Headroom (http://www.headphone.com/headphone-amps/) to sort out price and quality with audio enthusiasts. Lot of very good detail reviews.
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Mine is over 2 years old. No issues. Use it with iTunes on an HP and old Toshiba laptop with Windows 7 and Vista.
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Hello JT, I utilize the AudioEngine D1 DAC while testing these speakers and do not have a problem, they work great! Michael @ Kraft Street Audio
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its not just an amp, its a better dac. you headphones can run fine on the iphones amp. I like having the better dac
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I'm also going to buy a pair for gaming but I will use a headphone amp to drive them. I'm going with a valve amp, (Little Dot mark II, or Bravo Audio V3 that has an equalizer) but any sort of headphone/portable amp should do the trick. A lot of people mention that these headphones only "come to live" with an headphone amp.
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I haven't used it as a connection to a Dac. Sorry. But my guess it will hold up.
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It works just as good nothing special. I use my headset with no problem. I'd also invest in a different DAC this one simply doesn't have many benefits.
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You can get a great sounding optical DAC from Fiio for $25, and attach it to the back of this amp.FiiO D3 Digital to Analog Audio Converter - 192kHz/24bit Optical and Coaxial DAC
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Have a listen to the Arcam amps. They are a good match. The Nad line is also a good fit. I am using two nuforce mono blocks and have no complaints. It's worth getting a quality DAC.
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Er, Would you please describe it more clearly? It always working with buzzing sound, or sometimes, or frequently? How your headphone works without amplifier, buzzing or not? Have you ever tried to change another adapter?
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I think DAC of this Item is not so good, your idea is good. There is a digital output.
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I can't speak for that specific DAC/Amp you are talking about, but yes a high quality Digital to Analog Converter (DAC) and a dedicated headphone amp should sound better than your standard MacBook outputs for any headphones including the HD595's. I personally have a Universal Audio 2192 (DAC - $3000) that goes through a Central Station (Headphone Amp - $500) in my home recording studio which definitely clarifies the sound but that would probably be overkill for you!
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You should better get the audio technica ath-m50 instead. You will be happy. :)
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As far as I understand, that set-up will utilize the amp function but not the DAC. The DAC is only through the USB port.
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I'd see if I could get this kind of adapter locally. For example, our local BestBuy had one for a dollar, I think.The headphones? Haven't used them much; initial thoughts: pretty good sound, not the most comfortable.
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I often use a DAC and headphone amp for lossless and lossy files. The One has as good a DAC, at least for recording, way better than a lot of "portable" DACs out there. For critical listening, depending on your tastes and budget, you may still prefer an audiophile grade DAC.
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They mention a DAC onboard, but from my experience, not a very good one. Used it once...sounded terrible. I really liked the power it put out initially. After a while, it became quite harsh and fatiguing. Got rid of mine. You can go to Audiogon and get a much better amp for the same price. I like the Arcam FMJ-A19. It has all the features you want. Less power, but much cleaner, wider, & more dynamic soundstage. Outlaw does give you the "no questions asked" return policy, so, go for it if you want, but even in the manual it does not give the specs of the DAC. i would go Arcam, Creek, even NAD has a modular DAC that can be added that would be better than the outlaw (even if the DAC was not important They mention a DAC onboard, but from my experience, not a very good one. Used it once...sounded terrible. I really liked the power it put out initially. After a while, it became quite harsh and fatiguing. Got rid of mine. You can go to Audiogon and get a much better amp for the same price. I like the Arcam FMJ-A19. It has all the features you want. Less power, but much cleaner, wider, & more dynamic soundstage. Outlaw does give you the "no questions asked" return policy, so, go for it if you want, but even in the manual it does not give the specs of the DAC. i would go Arcam,... » Read More They mention a DAC onboard, but from my experience, not a very good one. Used it once...sounded terrible. I really liked the power it put out initially. After a while, it became quite harsh and fatiguing. Got rid of mine. You can go to Audiogon and get a much better amp for the same price. I like the Arcam FMJ-A19. It has all the features you want. Less power, but much cleaner, wider, & more dynamic soundstage. Outlaw does give you the "no questions asked" return policy, so, go for it if you want, but even in the manual it does not give the specs of the DAC. i would go Arcam, Creek, even NAD has a modular DAC that can be added that would be better than the outlaw (even if the DAC was not important « Show Less
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Buy a Schiit Sys Preamp, it acts as a volume control and you can connect each speaker to it easily. Then you can connect the Sys to your DAC/amp