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DAC for HD58X?

Jun 27, 2019140 VIEWS

Currently using the HD58X with my motherboards output. It's supposedly decently powerful and I know the HD58X don't need a whole lot of power, But whats a good DAC for them? Budget is like $250. I'm new to DACs so be gentle.

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rastus

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Jul 4, 2019

A nice pairing with 58X’s would be an Aune T1SE, @ $180 you have $70 leftover for a nice nos tube even. The T1 comes up on drop as well. https://www.amazon.com/AUNE-T1SE-Headphone-Amplifier-24BIT/dp/B01ALDJSPS If you do want to upgrade inside of your noisy pc, there is one solution, and when you can upgrade the NU board headphone opamp to a MUSES02: https://www.evga.com/articles/01281/evga-nu-audio/

https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-Audio-712-P1-AN01-KR-Lifelike-Designed/dp/B07MSQJ3GY/ref=asc_df_B07MSQJ3GY/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=319972287270&hvpos=1o3&hvnetw=g&hvrand=5832680133028572544&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9004311&hvtargid=pla-616595609506&psc=1

https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/NJR/MUSES02?qs=lTIKtKbByhhPORZIYvXQtw%3D%3D Getting a CTH+SDAC is a great option @ $250,,,,,, on eBay, getting a nice nos tube still applies;) https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m4084.l1313.TR4.TRC1.A0.H0.Xmassdrop+c.TRS0&_nkw=massdrop+cth

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PTcyap

Jun 27, 2019

I would suggest the Topping D50 if you want a very good DAC that doesn't go over your budget. It was originally $249 but it's on sale right now for $199 and if you get lucky with the discount in amazon it goes further to $179 which is how much I got mine for.. I spent another $100 for a JDS Atom and I am a happy camper.. Very clean sound with my HD58x.

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ridhuankim

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Jun 27, 2019

You can also try dragonfly red/black or Centrance DacPort Slim which is amazing what they can deliver with their price tag. Its almost illegal.

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ridhuankim

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Jun 27, 2019

If this is way beyond what you would want to spend.... You can consider the trustworthy O2+SDAC as well. Well within your budget, but need to wait until it becomes available again.

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ridhuankim

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Jun 27, 2019

If I were you, I would spend that money on an Amp. SDac is good enough. You can also consider CTH with SDac combo unit.

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