The initial impression was spoiled when the DAC arrived used. It had visible fingerprints, an open package that wasn't very clean, and was missing its cellophane wrapping.As for the device itself, I've been using it with Audio-Technica ATH-G1 headset, which aren't particularly demanding in terms of power. I wanted to improve the sound quality. Before getting the DAC, I was using the sound from my MB Aorus Elite x570 motherboard, and the volume was sufficient for the 45ohm headphones. However, when I connected the DAC, the computer's EQ settings were ignored, and the sound became muffled. I needed to use an EQ, so I downloaded "Peace" + EqualizerAPO and adjusted the settings. I even found a custom EQ profile for my headset, and now the sound is much better—softer, with deeper bass, and cleaner overall compared to what I had with the motherboard's sound and EQ. I'm quite satisfied, although the differences are subtle, but noticeable.Here are some downsides:The USB cable is too short. It would have been much better if it were at least 20cm longer.The LED light doesn't turn off when the PC is powered down, but this might be a problem with my PC.When I plug in the headset microphone to the motherboard, there's a background noise, which is likely a ground loop.Windows volume control doesn't work, but that seems logical.6.3 mm to 3.5 adapter isn't included.

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Perfect for the iPad

It adds warmths to the sound. Great improvement for the sound of my laptop.

Just go with this if youre on abudget. I am and am getting satisfying , also bass boosted at lower volumes, sound out of them. Even though sound gets distorted a lot when bass boosting + maxing out the volume.

Any of these are going to greatly improve the sound over plugging your headphones directly into the mini-jack on a computer.Listening was done with a few different headphones but mostly with beyerdynamic DT 700 PRO X Closed-Back Studio Headphones. Music source was a laptop connected to the DAC/Headphone Amp via USB. If an external power supply was included, I used that. If not, power came via USB.I've kept notes on my impressions brief and included comparisons amongst the DAC/Amp's in this list. They are listed below in my order of preference with my favorites at the top. If you want flowery vocabulary I'm sure in depth reviews are available out there on the web.Headphones make the greatest difference in sound - spend more on them, if necessary. The DAC/Amp is secondary but does add its own flavor to the music.---iFi Zen DAC V2 | Desktop Digital Analog Converter(Listening only with "TRUEBASS" off.)Very good.Slightly better than the FiiO K7. Better vocal clarity and slightly fuller bass.I ended up comparing this with the FX-Audio DAC-X6 head to head, which continued to surprise me as I put it up against significantly more expensive competitors. Across several hours and many pieces of music, I prefer the iFi... but the difference is infinitesimal. Possibly the iFi has a little more punch to the bass? Maybe a bit more space ans separation? If you're working to a budget, get the FX-Audio and put the extra cash towards better headphones.FX-Audio DAC-X6 Mini HiFi 2.0 Digital Audio Decoder DACThis thing is good. Surprisingly good. I ended up putting it head-to-head with amps costing three times its price.Slightly warmer sound, with slightly less detail in the vocals than the iFi Zen Air, but more space in the music, and more enjoyable to listen to. Slightly better clarity than the Topping.FiiO K7 Full Balanced HiFi DAC Headphone AmplifierThis is indeed better than the K5 version. Vocals are more lifelike. And a particular emphasis on the mid-treble heard in the K5 is absent. There is more separation between the instruments.Very close call with the iFi V2, with my preference going to the iFi for better vocal clarity and slightly fuller bass.iFi Zen Air DACNot quite as good as the V2, but close. Closer than the FiiO K5 is to the K7. There is, again, a comparative emphasis in mid-treble and the vocals get a bit lost. The sound is slightly thin compared to rivals at this price point.FiiO K5 Pro Headphone Amps Portable Desktop DAC and AmplifierNot quite as good as the K7, but at half the price one cannot really complain. Vocals are not quite as lifelike and there is more mid-treble - but not in a good way.Topping DX1 Mini Stereo DAC Headphone Amplifier ComboVery good little unit. Bass is slightly overemphasized.Fosi Audio K5 Pro Gaming DAC Headphone AmplifierI thought this unit was DOA. Turns out that you must long press the volume knob to turn it on. (Short press to select input.)Not terrible, but not as musical as the others in this test. Also, the only one with bass and treble knobs. And only a mini-jack - no 1/4" jack.Pro-Ject Head Box S2 DigitalThis DAC/Amp had an issue that makes it unlistenable. The sound is very nice... but... there's some faint static. Only in the music, not in silence. A faint crackling.... Can't have that.

Just got mine today, sound is FULL & ALIVE, No worries about the presumed noise from not using overly expensive power supply, I have zero noise, although i am not a headphone user, nor will i be, i have quality, large 3 way bass reflex speakers, along with vintage sony amp, which are linked to my PC tower, not a gamer, only interested in Music sound, not a gamer.Read in one review that noise can happen if too many usb ports are in use, well I am using most of mine, yet zero interferance, thankfully. can't imagine ever having to climb higher up the price ladder with regard to quality music sound, now that i have this device. Super simple connection using supplied usbcable & in my case 2 RCA cables from my amp into the unit, i have previously always used twin phono from amp to a single 3.5 jack to system/sound card, already had twin phono to twin phono , so no need to buy anything. Had to restart PC for couple of my music players (Pot player + WMP) to output sound.Cannot imagine anyone requiring the bass boost, this device is FULL sounding.Had been looking at various expensive sound cards which are said to be a bit iffy with drivers, so very pleased to have opted for this gem at a 3rd the cost.Full, clear, well defined sound, yet smooth, no harshness at all, Fabtastic!Update since having it a few days:Although playing music fine i would keep getting Aidio rendered error when clicking on youtube videos, which i new was relating to the unit, as i'd previously never encountered that & having to restart computer to remedy the problem as suggested is just a nuisance i wasn't prepared to put up with, after searching online about it & pottering around i realized that changing usb port solved it, for a time, but came to conclusion that usb cable simply wasn't sufficient for the unit so opted to buy a 5v power supply & as i had no intention of paying for the high priced recommended power supply, got a basic one here on Amazon for £5.99, i had read that others had used a basic unit also with success, it arrived lastnight and all was well, no noise or anything, however i got up this morning and had no sound at all? even though it was working fine lastnight, i opted to troubleshoot sound on my win11 & after a couple of steps it opted to Reinstal driver which had it working again, so im not Positive i required the power supply, but feel better having it & hope this info is of use if anyone encounters similar.Really superb clear full sound, i've found myself playing lots of songs in my collection i hadn't for some time, as they all sound so Alive and renewed now, music enjoyment is greatly elevated:) Whatever you listen to. Well, yet another update, it seems that my issues were relating to win11 speaker properties/system, where you must deselect Exclusive box, or it will not allow more than 1 device to output sound, which is why i was getting an error attempting to play youtube video, when music was playing, also need to select highest audio output of 38400hz, as windows will default to far lesser output, so it now seems power supply was not required & usb would have been fine & not the cause of my issue.Does anything ever go smooth:) jeez

El IFI Zen Air DAC High Res tiene un sonido detallado, musical y natural. Las sibilancias de las voces, cuando las tienen, se suavizan. La imagen estéreo es coherente y equilibrada. No he escuchado, ni la falta de graves, ni las interrupciones entre canciones a las que hacen referencia algunas reseñas (quizás esto sea debido a no tener actualizado Windows o los controladores de audio). Nada más conectarlo el ordenador te lo reconoce, aunque halla que entrar en la configuración de sonido, hacer clic dos veces sobre altavoces IFI HD USB Audio y luego entrar en opciones avanzadas para seleccionar la velocidad de muestreo de 32 bits y 384000 Hz. En definitiva, un muy buen DAC a precio muy competitivo (99 euros) y que mejora ampliamente el sonido del ordenador aunque lo escuches en MP3. Para acabar, aconsejaría que si el DAC lo tenéis conectado al equipo de música y los agudos os suenan chillones o estridentes, incorporéis unas ferritas (filtros EMI), dos por cada cable doble, de la medida correspondiente al calibre del cable justo antes de la entrada de los altavoces. No os lo penséis, si necesitáis un DAC asequible y de calidad este es el indicado. Además llegó muy rápido, al día siguiente. En contra diría que la voz se oye más clara e inteligible en el DAC Magic 100.

D'une simplicité enfantine à mettre en service, cela ne sacrifie en rien la qualité incroyable de ce DAC. Étant habitué à du matériel très haut de gamme (très cher) , je suis surpris par les capacités hors normes de cet appareil au regard du prix planché.Il va révolutionner votre façon d'écouter les sons qui sortent de votre ordinateur. Aussi bien en jeux qu'en musique (streaming qualité HIFI). Associé à une petite paire d'enceintes actives aux alentours des 250€, le résultat est ÉPOUSTOUFLANT. La musique est ciselée, avec une dynamique impressionnante et pas un souffle.Même mon épouse à fait Wouah.Elle en veux bien pour son ordi portable maintenant.Passionné de Hi-Fi depuis 40 ans, je doit dire qu'au vu des éléments matériels utilisés sur la carte électronique, il n'est pas étonnant d'obtenir ce résultat. Mais l'obtenir à ce tarif, quel bonheur.N'hésitez plus. Si votre budget est serré, vous n'aurez pas mieux. Après comptez 800 à 1000€ pour passer au dessus, avec plein de fonctions que vous n'utiliserais jamais. Commandez avant la rupture... Ce sera peut être pour vous l'introduction au monde incroyable de la Hi-Fi 'High end'.

Its good. Point.But be aware - it doesnt unfold any hidden quality or dimension for the sound. I use it as an amp and also as MQA decoder.Actually, if you already have a good hardware (like google pixel, realme pro 9, macbook/iphone) the chances you already have a great DAC are very high. I dont hear any differences at all. But if you have something like pc for Regarding MQA - i dont think that decoding gives any sound improvements in comparison to MQA rendering on your phone/computer Tidal software. But i am not audiophile so i might be wrong ;) But my suggestion (if you want to get sound improvement) is to buy a good phone/computer with a good DAC.

Quelle: Handy mit SpotifyGehobener, 20 Jahre alter KH Verstärker und KH von AKG.Ich nutze das Gerät nur als DAC.Der Unterschied mit oder ohne DAC ist bei mir enorm.Der Interne KH Ausgang des Zen ist aber auch nicht so übel.Zumindest um Welten besser als der Handy Analog AusgangLeider ist kein Netzteil dabei!War für mich aber kein Problem, bei mir lag noch eins in der Schublade.Ein Kabel habe ich gleich von IFI mit bestellt.Nun habe ich eine Verbindung die aus zwei Kabel besteht, finde ich nicht nur optisch blöd.Ich konnte aber kein passendes Kabel finden, das ans Handy und an den DAC passt.Also, kleines, feines Gerät ohne Netzteil und ohne passenden Kabel.Bei einen Handy als Quelle ein großer Klang Schritt.Wenn ich das noch steigern möchte, wird es teuer.Das Geld ist für mich gut angelegt.Nachtrag: Nun bin ich auch mit meinen bisher so ungeliebten AKG K 702 zufrieden.Der K 702 legt schlechten Input gnadenlos offen und beschönigt nichts.Was vorne nicht rein kommt, kann logischerweise hinten nicht raus kommen.Wie schon gesagt ,bei einen Handy als Quelle ist der iFi ein großer Klang Schritt.