Monoprice Desktop DAC / Amplifier $89.99 + $20.10 USD Shipping @ Massdrop

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Lbhter on 24/07/2014 - 23:25 massdrop.com (521 clicks)
Last edited 24/07/2014 - 23:34 by 2 other users

Definitely a big bang for the buck as a DAC / Amp

It's still a relatively new product and has received very good comments:

http://www.reddit.com/r/headphones/comments/28pae7/monoprice…

For less than half the price of the O2/ODAC combo and Schiit Modi/Magni Stack, you get similar SQ but more features.

Specs
Monoprice
Texas Instruments DAC
Conversion up to 96 kHz, 24bit
Output power: 900 mW (32 Ohms loaded), 150 mW (300 Ohms loaded)
Impedance: 16 - 600 Ohms
Signal-to-noise ratio: > 100 dB (A-weighted)
Distortion: < 0.003%
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Fixed line out: 2 V RMS
Adjustable pre-out: 0 - 6 V RMS
Inputs: USB and RCA
Outputs: 1/4 in (6.3 mm) headphone jack, pre-out, and line out
Power supply: 15 V DC, 2 A
North American plug
Included
AC adapter (15 V DC, 2 A)
USB cable
Audio cable
User’s manual

Note that according to the reddit post, the adapter is 110V~240V, but you'd need a plug adapter as it's the American plug.

Currently the monoprice official website has it for $98.56, but shipping to Australia costs about $47.

Please also note that Massdrop shipping may take a month or so.

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  Skinnerr on 25/07/2014 - 01:24

  +2

  No bargain. After exchange rate comes to $127.17 aud. This is an OEM version of the fiio E09K minus the dock + a DAC. You can get this JUST AN AMP from an Aussie vendor (billy mav whos a member here) with an australian warranty and free shipping. Also wont have to wait 2 months for delivery, closer to a week depending where you are.

  edit: Ill retract neg vote (if I knew how) as this is a DAC aswell where as the E09K is an amp only. Id still recomend noisy motel over massdrop, who have any DAC you could want. No im not associated with noisy motel, hes just that good.

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    llama on 25/07/2014 - 02:31

    +1

    edit: Ill retract neg vote (if I knew how)

    Scroll to the top and clock on "Votes"

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    Namesareapain on 25/07/2014 - 07:38

    If the E09K is anything like the E09 it should be avoided due to it's high output impedance (and if that monoprice one is the same, it should also be avoided).

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    aec on 25/07/2014 - 08:03

    you negged the deal before you read over all the information the op put over there?

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    widden on 25/07/2014 - 10:06

    +1

    I think the month-long shipping, the US source, US plug, and the seemingly too low price are all flags for me to be careful/avoid (paying peanuts won't buy high-quality components, usually) but if someone is adventurous, it may in fact be good.

    I go to noisy motel, too. Their support is unparalleled. And they're Australian. Not associated, just a customer. :)