Amp/DAC to pair with MS-1s and Westone UM3x

[cunninglinguist 0]

Hi, am looking for a DAC to pair with the above mentioned.

 

Been looking around and saw the Zero DAC, and iBasso.

 

Also found out that the MS-1 doesn't really require amping as it sounds pretty good on its own already. However, a suitable amp would make it sound "excellent". Hence I am really confused as I'm still not very clear about the concept of the DAC and amp thing in the first place.

 

Budget is around $250-300

 

I listen to mainly electronic, chinese ballads and some r&b.

 

Please advise!

Edited November 23, 2009 by cunninglinguist

[blackmouth0 0]

hi, fellow MS 1 user there!

 

to me, yes the ms1 sound decent already, but if your hand is itchy, like most of us, why not you can consider getting the Maverick Audio Tube DAC/headphone amp and some products from AUDIOTRAK as well.

 

see the link attached,

 

http://www.sgheadphones.net/index.php?showtopic=10281

http://www.sgheadphones.net/index.php?showtopic=10355

[aloy 0]

hi, fellow MS 1 user there!

 

to me, yes the ms1 sound decent already, but if your hand is itchy, like most of us, why not you can consider getting the Maverick Audio Tube DAC/headphone amp and some products from AUDIOTRAK as well.

 

see the link attached,

 

http://www.sgheadphones.net/index.php?showtopic=10281

http://www.sgheadphones.net/index.php?showtopic=10355

 

what you mentioned are home DACs?

 

does the TS want a home amp/dac or a portable home amp/dac? that makes a lot of difference.

[Stereo_Electronics 0]

what you mentioned are home DACs?

 

does the TS want a home amp/dac or a portable home amp/dac? that makes a lot of difference.

 

The Maverick is a home DAC or home AMP or home DAC/AMP.

 

[cunninglinguist 0]

The Maverick is a home DAC or home AMP or home DAC/AMP.

 

Now that you mentioned it, I forgot to add that I'd prefer a portable one.

[blackmouth0 0]

lols, cause you mention about the zero DAC ma.

hmmm, can try the Ibasso range then, not that bad.

[cunninglinguist 0]

ah, my bad. Alright, will head down to Stereo this weekend to test out the iBasso range!

[blackmouth0 0]

side track, stereo ibasso now got offer lei, good idea to get as gift for my audiophile friends.