What would be a good portable Dac/Amp to use with my HD6xx and Sony Xperia 1 V cell phone?
I am new to this hobby. I purchased a HD6XX and plan to use it with my Sony Xperia 1 V cell phone, that has a 3.5mm jack. I was wondering if I needed a portable dac/amp or just a portable amp and if so what would one recommend? Any assistance one could provide, would be greatly appreciated. Kind regards, Haz
Mar 7, 2024
Every computer has an internal DAC. DAC makes digital signals to analog signals like its own name. Computers handle digital signals, speakers handle analog signals. That's why we need DACs when listening to music with our computers.
In contrast, Amplifier makes small analogue signals to big analogue signals. Some products have both features, we call them DAC Amplifiers.
But when you are listening through the internal DAC, you have to hear some noises computer parts make. If you add a good external DAC to your system, you can hear more clear sound especially when you want to turn the volume up. That's one reason we use external DACs.
Try some DAC under $100 at first, you will find out why audiophiles use external DACs.
Oh, I forgot to mention something, Happy New Year!
A few ~$100 DACs (to use with these JBL speakers) do exist, but I'd recommend spending more. Check out the $200 iFi nano iDSD Black Label, which will sound much better.