#Linux realtek alc1150 output impedance driver
#Linux realtek alc1150 output impedance Pc

I would not buy it if I had a headphone with 100 Ohms.

Many comments in this thread are not scientific they are pure snobbery! K3 is on paper (and based on anecdotal reviews I read) powerful enough for majority of mainstream and enthusiast headphones with 150 Ohm anyway as stated by Fiio. End of story!Īnyone who says the amp is too weak is BSing. Just make sure that you plug it to a port that provides enough power (could be an issue in laptops) and the USB cable is good. Enter the specs for your headphone (35Ohm, 98sensitivity for M40) Check the results and compare with K3 specs Note that unless you want your headphones to be as loud as a plane on a runway, K3 is more than enough for such headphones. The reason is simple, go to (tool provided by another manufacturer). TL DR To answer your concerns as far as I know:īased on specifications (which is not contradicted in review here), this DAC/AMP combo is more than enough for any 32-35 Ohm headphones like ATH-M40 (or 50). Apparently, my options would be different if I were in USA. I have read tons of positive things about this Fiio K3 and I might buy one soon (I might post my opinions if I do so). That makes a huge difference practically over long sessions and in terms of low end sound waves bouncing between my ear and the can vs not! That would not show up in simple graphs like shown in this website. The main reason I bought Samson SR850 was (in addition to good reviews) that it is semi-open while ATH-M40 is closed. Why should I care how the device behaves beyond audible range? I suspect those are the things that will affect the experience more than meaningless graphs. Secondly, there is more to music than 1kHz sine waves, for example transients, human audio range, etc. Firstly, it shows the device does what it promises in terms of THD etc. If people wish to burn money for 0-0.1% objective return on investment but it makes them happy, then I am happy for themĪnyway, the review on this website looks scientific but it omits significant things. The only real-life audiophile I met told me after a very rational chat: 'I don't care what science or signal processing or blind tests say, I enjoy listening to my expensive setup over a bottle of wine after a long workweek' Now, that is a definition of 'audiophile' I can respect. But prices go up quickly because of this 'audiophile' thing.

#Linux realtek alc1150 output impedance driver

They also work with linux and driver dependence is less.

#Linux realtek alc1150 output impedance Pc

I don't game much either and want to have linux compatibility as well, if possible.Īpparently, all these external DAC/Amps are all the craze when you exit the confines of the PC or if you have laptop.

Still, point 1 is sufficient to move me away from an internal or creative card. 2) For all those people who talk about interference within the computer, I have yet to see one piece of reliable of information quantifying this with a modern desktop PC. I love both of these, 32Ohm and 35Ohm headphones, great price/performance ratios!įirst, I checked what people say about internal sound cards like Sound Blaster AE-5 (in old days, that was how you got sound from a computer!) My two conclusions: 1) Way too many people are having problems with Creative software/drivers, even very recently. These are poor man's good headphones (I don't intend to burn hundreds of dollars for tiny diminishing returns, I barely hear above 15kHz anyway). I don't have good speakers (small house, so no need anyway) but an ATH-M40 that I like a lot and semi-open Samson SR850 that I like very much, too. I have been thinking of upgrading from my onboard ALC1150 and evaluating a variety of options. First a bit context/chat or skip to TL DR below: I find this review quite biased - more on that later (see criticism below).