Hi all,
I've been very happy with my Optoma Nuforce uDAC-3 which I use as a USB soundcard+DAC+amp.
Unfortunately, one of the RCA output channels seems to have stopped working (fortunately the headphone output is still good
), but I'd love to hear recommendations for alternatives.
* preferably USB powered (to keep things neat)
* must have headphone amp to power my AKG K7XX
* Should have USB input/be picked up by pc as a USB soundcard
* budget cap around USD100
* would prefer local supplier
* Bluetooth is not necessary
* Should have at least RCA and 3.5mm output
Surprisingly, quality isn't a primary consideration, that would be the ability to drive the headphones and the cost.
Options so far:
Topping D10S - not a headphone amp, excluded?
https://www.amazon.com/Linsoul-Topping-ES9038Q2M-Analog-Digital/dp/B08J3RLKV1/
Topping E30 - external power, not great.
Topping DX3 Pro+ - external power, not great, out of budget
FiiO K3 - no RCA out, but has line out which is just as good.
https://www.fiio.com/newk3AudioEngine D1 - a little on the pricy side
https://audioengineusa.com/shop/components/d1-24-bit-dacheadphone-amp/
Would consider pre-owned.
I've been very happy with my Optoma Nuforce uDAC-3 which I use as a USB soundcard+DAC+amp.
Unfortunately, one of the RCA output channels seems to have stopped working (fortunately the headphone output is still good
), but I'd love to hear recommendations for alternatives. * preferably USB powered (to keep things neat)
* must have headphone amp to power my AKG K7XX
* Should have USB input/be picked up by pc as a USB soundcard
* budget cap around USD100
* would prefer local supplier
* Bluetooth is not necessary
* Should have at least RCA and 3.5mm output
Surprisingly, quality isn't a primary consideration, that would be the ability to drive the headphones and the cost.
Options so far:
Topping D10S - not a headphone amp, excluded?
https://www.amazon.com/Linsoul-Topping-ES9038Q2M-Analog-Digital/dp/B08J3RLKV1/
Topping E30 - external power, not great.
Topping DX3 Pro+ - external power, not great, out of budget
FiiO K3 - no RCA out, but has line out which is just as good.
https://www.fiio.com/newk3AudioEngine D1 - a little on the pricy side
https://audioengineusa.com/shop/components/d1-24-bit-dacheadphone-amp/
Would consider pre-owned.
