Chan_ryu 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2006 Apologies if I am hijacking the thread, but its also laptop related. Currently have the analogue signal from my Fujitsu lifebook running into either a Grado Ra-1 Clone or the analogue in of a Corda Aria. Thinking of ways I can improve the digital side of things, and here's what I can come up with so far: 1) Echo Audio Indigo (IO or DJ? I have no need for inputs, but dual output would be good since I have two amps) 2) Creative Audigy PCMCIA card (Is this really lousy for pure 2 channel audio compared to the Indigo) 3) M-Audio transit for the digital output + external DAC (prob hifi brand one) Of the 3, which would you guys choose? hi foxy, have u gotten yr Echo Indigo IO yet? hope to have a informal user review from u Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chan_ryu 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2006 Did you add in the tube sound plugin for foobar2000? that makes it sound really good. bro, the tube sound plugin adds more distortion and softens the clarity. IMO it kinda sucks when compared to a real tube amp. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trashley 0 Report post Posted July 26, 2006 i cant seem to dl from foobar200.org tried using firefox and ie. can anyone send me the file or put it up for dl? TIA cheers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flu_fighter 0 Report post Posted July 26, 2006 i cant seem to dl from foobar200.org tried using firefox and ie. can anyone send me the file or put it up for dl? TIA cheers. PM your email address to me, I'll try and email it to you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aaron-xp 0 Report post Posted July 27, 2006 Me too. Can't seem to download the file. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yoshiki 0 Report post Posted July 27, 2006 i dun see any1 mentioning winamp.. what so bad about it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kippei 0 Report post Posted July 27, 2006 Foobar decoder is much betta den winamp Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redalf 0 Report post Posted July 28, 2006 i also like winamp... for the plugins, ease of use, skins, size... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newbie123 0 Report post Posted July 28, 2006 Winamp with MAD Plugin is good I guess the bloated Winamp put alot of ppl off, that's why now have a skinny version Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stussyking 0 Report post Posted September 10, 2006 laptop setup ? headphones < headphone amp < (laptop onboard sound) ?? is there a better way that this ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adhoc 0 Report post Posted October 5, 2006 I would advise everyone here to avoid using your laptop's headphone out as there will more than not likely be massive DC offset there. I have measured 3 computer headphone outs now: 1. IBM T41 notebook: 120mV(!)/80mV 2. Dell desktop: 45mV/320mV(!!!) 3. HP desktop: +70mV/+45mV Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
That dude 0 Report post Posted October 5, 2006 so it would be better to get a dedicated dac? Any recommendations? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ahdui 0 Report post Posted October 5, 2006 IMO, the tube amp plugin for foobar doesnt fits mi too. worsen the sound instead. cant blame it either, its a free emulated stuff. be contented for it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adhoc 0 Report post Posted October 5, 2006 Most amplifiers nullify DC offset via coupling capacitors. You do not need a DAC to negate DC offset. All tubed amplifiers that have transformer coupled outputs (ie. not SET) will also work just as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zakyn 0 Report post Posted October 10, 2006 Since we are on this topic, any feedback on ASIO. What are the benefits or cons per se. My understanding is that there should be no cons unless of course, your soundcard does not support or can't use it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
