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gatepc

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Apr 11, 2008
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Pittsburgh PA
Hello guys so let me describe what I need help with real quick.

I want the best possible sound that I can get for listening to music ( all sorts ) I don't have a million dollars to spend but I do have some money. I recently bought the Sennhiesser HD 595's which I connect to my macbook pro. I was wondering how much of a difference a dedicated amp/DAC would make.

Thats where the iBasso Cobra D10 comes in. I was wondering, if at all, how much better the DAC is on this compared to the built in one of the macbook pro ( i7 model to be exact ) also how much better the amp is. If anyone on here has ever used the iBasso Cobra D10 or D2+ would you let me know what you think?

Eventually I may upgrade headphones and possibly get a tube amp etc but thats years and years down the road. I am just looking for something cheaper right now like what I mentioned.

Thanks for your help in advance!

iBasso website http://www.ibasso.com/en/products/show.asp?ID=39
 
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