RChamy t1_j8l270r wrote on February 15, 2023 at 2:15 AM

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The shop background noise could've hurt the performance. Rule of thumb is try the headphones with a cheapo Apple dongle, if you dont hear a difference then its not time for upgrading. I keep a Fiio KA1 for demoing headphones if my clients with to

[deleted] OP t1_j8l2yti wrote on February 15, 2023 at 2:21 AM

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RChamy t1_j8l52gg wrote on February 15, 2023 at 2:38 AM

There is a significant difference in bass and treble definition when jumping from onboard audio to a dedicated dac/amp combo unless you are using a modern audio codec like the ALC1200. Most dedicated USB dac/amp combos will sound very similar of not the same after that, with exception to valve amps.

[deleted] OP t1_j8l5yi4 wrote on February 15, 2023 at 2:45 AM

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RChamy t1_j8l6ame wrote on February 15, 2023 at 2:47 AM

I stand corrected, but both are MUCH better than the ALC892 or that toy Dell audio