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== Sound Cards == | == Sound Cards == | ||
== USB DACs == | == USB DACs == | ||
| + | {| class="wikitable sortable" | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | ! scope="col"| Brand | ||
| + | ! scope="col"| Model | ||
| + | ! scope="col"| Max Sample Rate | ||
| + | ! scope="col"| Inputs | ||
| + | ! scope="col"| Outputs | ||
| + | ! scope="col"| Price | ||
| + | ! scope="col"| Recommended By | ||
| + | ! scope="col"| Notes | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | Emotiva | ||
| + | | Stealth DC-1 | ||
| + | | 24/192 | ||
| + | | AES/EBU, Coax, BNC, Optical, RCA, USB | ||
| + | | Balanced XLR, RCA | ||
| + | | $449.10 | ||
| + | | [[User:mutantmonkey|mutantmonkey]] | ||
| + | | Integrated pre-amp and headphone amp | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | Schitt | ||
| + | | Modi 2 | ||
| + | | 24/96 | ||
| + | | USB | ||
| + | | RCA | ||
| + | | $99 | ||
| + | | [[User:mutantmonkey|mutantmonkey]] | ||
| + | | '''The original Modi did not work with USB 3.0 controller on Haswell;''' it is unknown if this is true with the Modi 2 as well | ||
| + | |} | ||
| + | |||
== Headphone Amps == | == Headphone Amps == | ||
== Stereo Amps & Recievers == | == Stereo Amps & Recievers == | ||
Revision as of 03:49, 3 July 2015
This is a list of recommended audio equipment that VTLUUG members own. Feel free to contribute!
Contents
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 | ||
| 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. |
Speakers
Computer Speakers
Stereo Speakers
Monitors
| Brand | Model | Max Power | Self-powered? | Price | Recommended By | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KRK | Rokit 6 | $399 | ||||
| M-Audio | AV-40 | $144.71 |
Amplification
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 | $449.10 | mutantmonkey | Integrated pre-amp and headphone amp |
| Schitt | Modi 2 | 24/96 | USB | RCA | $99 | mutantmonkey | The original Modi did not work with USB 3.0 controller on Haswell; it is unknown if this is true with the Modi 2 as well |
