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1:25 Thank’s for explaining that! I really hate it like some people are talking about DACs like it was something special. It just an external soundcard, just like the one on you mainboard, just better.
But I would add, that the DAC itself (the counterpart to an ADC) is just a single chip on the PCB and not the whole device.
So talking about something like this and calling it a DAC while not using that term when you’re talking about a normal soundcard on your mainboard or in a PCI-E card is like saying
“Until a few days ago I only had a car. But then I sold it and bought an engine *still talking about a car, just a better one*”
What about pluggin a HD650 Sennheiser into a Focusrite Scarlett 2i2? Mainly I listen to FLAC on my pc. I´m no audio expert
Thx
The thing with testing with HD800s, is that (and I’m only going by what I’ve been told) they sound different on every single amp you plug them into.
“‘Oh wait ’till you get the HD800s you’re gonna hate them’
‘Oh wait ’till you get the HD800s, they’re gonna change your life’
The saying should be ‘Wait ’till you get the HD800s you’re gonna be confuuused’.
These love… to fffuck with you.”
~Z Reviews
They also aren’t difficult to drive; you can power them with your phone. (Not a good or bad thing, just a thing.)
using a Schiit Fulla2 also a good one for lower price
If you don’t know about audio equipment, don’t learn from this channel, or any other “tech” channel like MKBHD or Linus Tech Tips… Learn from trusted audio focused websites, and maybe some audio oriented YouTube channels. Z Reviews is really good if you wanna learn about everything headphones…
Considering the headphones he is using I would assume any and all improvement in audio quality would be welcome, at least if it didn’t break the bank, I mean it would seem like a waste of money to pair $1,100 headphones with the $5-10 dac chip a motherboard maker would use.
I liked the design of his old one better than the new mimimalist dust collection thing. I just love the basic tactile feel of switches and indicator lights and the finned square case better than the designer hoopla stuff JDS labs and Sennheiser has made now. Looks like the audio companies are buying into the designer fad crap like clothing.
Never getting rid of my Pink Triangle DAC.
Dump question…
Does wireless headphone require Amp?
placebo
did you just dab?
what was that intro
Dmitry you motherfucker just tell us the name of the song that starts at 4:13 PLEASE
You made it look super gay. So I dislike.
tell the song name goddamn it
yeeaah.. n my question is… can that new dac amp handle 2×4″ woofer 16 Ohm 80W ??… thank’s
Those senhieser headset was 150 ohm
Radiation in means radiation out. I always wondered what these devices released when sitting on your desk near your other devices. A sound card in your pc just adds to the other noise in the case, figures I would see the same spill out (and in) on the desk. Disappointing that this device isn’t shielded properly.
Did you just … Did he just dab ? STOP !
It is weird that u are using hd800 on with motherboard output…
Or just use Razer Surround and a nice pair of headphones- currently using a cloud revolver with a msi X370 which i got for $105
HD800 without an amp ?
OMG on the mobo! ehehehe
Can I run a pair of Beyerdynamic DT990 (250 ohm) on a FiiO E10K Olympus 2?
He just dabed ? OGASHHHH 🙂
Fingerprint and dust magnet.
I unsubscribed bc of the dab
What gain did you use for your headphone?
I like how you mask a review as a comparison. GG. Crafty.
Thanks for the very nice video. If you want to wipe the dust around the knob maybe you can use a soft brush like the ones used for make-up ? that should work.
Can you recommend a good Amp which can drive Headphones as well as Speakers and have good experience for Music and Gaming both under 500$?
My headphone amp was the best thing I’ve added to my set-up.
FiiO E10K with my Grado PS500’s = happiness.
whats the difference between the Element and the sennheiser gsx 1000 ?
Great video. Thanks Chris Pratt with weird accent..
https://emotiva.com/products/dacs/electronics/dacs/stealth-dc-1
so many people asking for the name of the sound track played and not a single response… hmmm
Seriously, £20 sabre 24/96 dac USB…. this is just wrong
The real question is why you just didnt stay with o2 odac. Pretty sure you cant tell the difference from the element.
So if I’m doing consol gaming, can I use that amp with consol if I’m running discord on my laptop?
spotify for music hd. sure
the best way to show off audio quality 4:20
does this set up work on hd 6xx on ps4??