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MQA Enabled Audio/Gaming DAC for EPOS pc38x Headphones?
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Mar 18, 2022
In lieu of finding a quality gaming DAC with mic and headset inputs that supports MQA decoding, I am going with the iFi Zen DAC V2. I'll likely keep my SB X3 for mic processing or may continue to use it with my new EPOS pc38x and reserve the HD600s for the Zen DAC but not keen on headset switching.
See pluses and compromises noted below:
- Power supplied by USB-a to USB-b 3.0 for PC source. Ordered longer replacement cable.
- If desired, will need USB-c to USB-b 3.0 for galaxy android source.
- For the pc38x 3.5mm TRS plug, comes with 6.3mm (unbalanced) adapter. Will need adapter for 4.4mm (balanced) out.
- Lights behind dial indicate input depth/sample rate including MQA, MQA Studio, Original MQB.
- MQA decoder, not just renderer.
- Dolby Atmos / Spatial Audio compatible (24 bit/48 kHz).
- RCA output for small desktop external Bose speakers.
- Non-DSP TrueBass nice feature for open back headphones.
- Hard to beat at sub $200 price.
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- USB-C input - to allow input from android phone or PC
- Headphone and mic with 3.5mm inputs
- Display that tells me input depth/sample rate so I can validate what I am hearing
- Supports Tidal's MQA/Master HD Audio bit depth and sample rate (24 bit/96 kHz)
- Supports Dolby Atmos and other Spatial Audio decoding (24 bit/48 kHz)
- 3.5mm or RCA output to small desktop Bose external speakers with means to redirect output to/from headset.
- Won't break the bank.
I realize there are solid audiophile DACs out there that don't offer a mic input while most gaming DACs do. I do hardly any after hour gaming and most PC apps have separate volume controls, so this may be less important. Without it would I just extend the mic cable to the mic input on the motherboard? What do I give up if I forgo mic input on the DAC? I'll admit, I'm spoiled using the Sound Blaster X3 in that I just plug in the USB-C connector to the PC and the 3.5mm mic-in and headphones-out to the unit and I am good to go. I just wonder how much audio quality I may be giving up now that I am turned on to MQA and spatial streaming audio when paired with the pc38x. Recommendations appreciated. Whitmark