K2Grey Posted August 9, 2006 Report Share Posted August 9, 2006 I'm interested in getting a (relatively) inexpensive USB computer rig at the moment, so I'm looking for advice on what to pick. At the moment, I have three choices in mind, of which I'm considering two: 1) DAC/amp combo at http://www6.head-fi.org/forums/showthread.php?t=185569 Which seems to be a NOS TDA1543 DAC, maybe similar to the Monica II (?), plus a PINT, in one PCB & enclosure. 2) Alien DAC + Go-Vibe 5 With the Alien DAC being a simple USB PCM2702 DAC, and then the Go-Vibe 5 apparently being a simple LM6172 deal with a DC jack. 3) Total Bithead At the moment I think the others will be a better value. Since while I don't have any electronics skill, I will force a person on #headphone-hifi to go and make the DIY part for parts cost, since I have certain pictures of him. However, this person is also known for 0.00000001 star customer service. Headphone will be Sennheiser HD580. I don't have a portable amp either, and if I pick option 2) that will cover this, but on the other hand I don't know if I'd want to bother with a portable amp (note that in the situations where I'm likely to use my PDAP, I will be stationary and paying attention to the music) since the benefit to amping UM2s or whatever is unlikely to be _that_ extraordinary. Any advice or possible other choices? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K2Grey Posted August 9, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2006 I can't find the edit button (assuming it even exists). There's also cetoole's supposed DAC/amp combo but it will come out around when the Mini^3 comes out (which is never) so that's out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanoha Posted August 9, 2006 Report Share Posted August 9, 2006 Haha, it looks like I'm in the same position as you. I also need a simple DAC + Amp combo. I was almost ready to put down my money on a GCHA but realized I won't have any money whatsoever for my first semester of college if I bought it. Bah, I need to figure it out within a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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