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| + | | Muse Audio / Texas Instruments | ||
| + | | PCM 2704 USB DAC | ||
| + | | 16/48 | ||
| + | | USB | ||
| + | | 3.5mm, RCA, Coax, Optical | ||
| + | | [http://amzn.com/B00FEDHHKE $25] | ||
| + | | [[User:bgregos|bgregos]] | ||
| + | | Great cheap upgrade from onboard audio. Based on TI PCM 2704. The linked model has a fairly high output power, an external volume control is recommended. | ||
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Revision as of 18:54, 16 February 2016
This is a list of recommended audio equipment that VTLUUG members own or recommend. Feel free to contribute!
Contents
Outputs
Headphones
| Brand | Model | Type | Isolation | Impedance | Price | Recommended By | Recommended Genres | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AKG | K702 (similar to K701) | Over-ear | Semi-open | 62 Ohm | $265 | Matt | Most electronic stuff, acoustic/layered rock, jazz | Very comfortable, long detachable cable, durable metal casing, probably needs an amp |
| Audio Technica | ATH-M50 | Over-ear | Closed | 38 Ohm | $159 | mutantmonkey | House, minimal, techno, trance | 1/8" connector is somewhat malleable, recommend keeping 1/4" connector on when not in use |
| Audio Technica | ATH-AD700 | Over-ear | Open | 32 Ohm | $99 | ackthet | Postrock, classical, downtempo, electronic | Be wary of malleable 1/8" connector |
| Grado | SR-60i | On-ear | Open | 32 Ohm | $79 | mutantmonkey | Durability may be an issue | |
| Sennheiser | HD448 (now HD449) | Over-ear | Closed | 32 Ohm | $120 | Matt | Casing is plastic and somewhat flimsy | |
| Sennheiser | HD202 | On-ear | Open | 32 Ohm | $26 | Matt | Great sound for the price, but the cable will eventually break, so you'll need to solder-on a new one | |
| Sennheiser | HD280 pro | Over-ear | Closed | 64 ohm | $100 | Matt | Very durable (compared to 202s). Extreme frequencies are not produced well. Recommended for broadcasting but not personal use. | |
| Sony | MDR-7506 Professional | Over Ear | Closed | 63 Ohms | $130 | echarlie | Good for audio production; Industry standard. Durable, good dynamic and frequency ranges. | |
| Sony | MDR-V6 | Over-ear | Closed | 63 Ohms | $90 | bgregos | Very similar to MDR-7506, slightly different sound signature. Nearly indestructible. Has coiled cord. |
Computer Speakers
Stereo Speakers
Stereo Monitors
| Brand | Model | Max Power | Self-powered? | Price | Recommended By | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KRK | Rokit 6 | Yes | May no longer be in production | |||
| M-Audio | AV-40 | 20 W | Yes | $149 | ||
| M-Audio | BX5 D2 | 40 W | Yes | mutantmonkey | May no longer be in production |
Components
Sound Cards
USB DACs
| Brand | Model | Max Sample Rate | Inputs | Outputs | Price | Recommended By | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emotiva | Stealth DC-1 | 24/192 | AES/EBU, Coax, BNC, Optical, RCA, USB | Balanced XLR, RCA | $499 | mutantmonkey | Integrated pre-amp and headphone amp |
| Schitt | Modi 2 | 24/96 | USB | RCA | $99 | mutantmonkey | The original Modi did not work with the USB 3.0 controller on Haswell; it is unknown if this is true with the Modi 2 as well |
| Muse Audio / Texas Instruments | PCM 2704 USB DAC | 16/48 | USB | 3.5mm, RCA, Coax, Optical | $25 | bgregos | Great cheap upgrade from onboard audio. Based on TI PCM 2704. The linked model has a fairly high output power, an external volume control is recommended. |
