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This is a list of recommended audio equipment that VTLUUG members ownor recommend. Feel free to contribute!
== Outputs == === Headphones ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
| K702 (similar to K701)
| Over-ear
| OpenSemi-open
| 62 Ohm
| [http://www.amazon.com/AKG-K702-Headphones/dp/B001RCD2DW/ $265]
| 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
| [http://www.amazon.com/Technica-ATH-AD700-Open-air-Audiophile-Headphones/dp/B000CMS0XU $99]
| ackthet
| Postrock, classical, downtempo, electronic
| Be wary of malleable 1/8" connector
|-
| Grado
| [[User:mutantmonkey|mutantmonkey]]
|
| Durability may be an issue
|-
| Sennheiser
|
| Casing is plastic and somewhat flimsy
|-
| Sennheiser
| HD202
| On-ear
| Open
| 32 Ohm
| [http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-202-Professional-Headphones/dp/B003LPTAYI/ref=dp_ob_title_ce $26]
| [[User:mjh | 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
| [[User:mjh | 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
| [[User:Echarlie|echarlie]]
|
| Good for audio production; Industry standard. Durable, good dynamic and frequency ranges.
|-
| Sony
| MDR-V6
| Over-ear
| Closed
| 63 Ohms
| $90
| [[User:bgregos|bgregos]]
|
| Very similar to MDR-7506, slightly different sound signature. Nearly indestructible. Has coiled cord.
|-
| V-MODA
| Crossfade 2 Wireless
| Over Ear
| Closed
| 32 Ohms
| $250
| [[User:TooCrazzzzy|toocrazzzzy]]
| LoFi Hip Hop, Dub step, Classical, Jazz
| A great sound quality for the study-ness and robustness of the design. I have drooped mine, kicked them ,and worn them in moist environments without them breaking.
|-
|}
= Speakers = == Computer Speakers === === Stereo Speakers === == = Stereo Monitors ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! scope="col"| Brand
! scope="col"| Model
! scope="col"| Max Power
! scope="col"| Self-powered?
! scope="col"| Price
! scope="col"| Recommended By
! scope="col"| Notes
|-
| KRK
| Rokit 6
| [http://www.amazon.com/KRK-Powered-Studio-Monitor-Bundle/dp/B001DIRSBM/ $399]| Yes
|
|
| May no longer be in production
|-
| M-Audio
| AV-40
| 20 W| Yes| [http://www.amazon.com/M-Audio-Studiophile-Powered-Monitor-Speakers/dp/B0051WAM64/ $144.71149]
|
|
|-
| M-Audio
| BX5 D2
| 40 W
| Yes
|
| [[User:mutantmonkey|mutantmonkey]]
| May no longer be in production
|}
== Components ==
=== Sound Cards ===
=== 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
| [http://emotiva.com/products/electronics/dacs/stealth-dc-1 $499]
| [[User:mutantmonkey|mutantmonkey]]
| Integrated pre-amp and headphone amp
|-
| Schitt
| Modi 2
| 24/96
| USB
| RCA
| [http://schiit.com/products/modi-2 $99]
| [[User:mutantmonkey|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
| [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 for devices that are low-impedance.
|}
= Amplification == Headphone Amps === == Sound Cards = Stereo Amps & Receivers === == USB DACs Inputs == ===Turntables = Headphone Amps == == Stereo Amps & Recievers Recommended Reading ==* [http://people.xiph.org/~xiphmont/demo/neil-young.html Comparison of 24/192 and 16/44.1 music quality]* [http://www.reddit.com/r/audiojerk /r/audiojerk]* [http://www.headphone.com/selection-guide/ Headroom selection guide]* [http://www.head-fi.org/a/headphone-buying-guide Head-fi headphone buying guide]
