I just got word from Fosi Audio that they're brilliant new desktop DAC and headphone amp is priced at $149 USD as a launch day special. It's brilliant so check the review and grab it while it's at the special launch price! (For clarity, I don't know what the final price will be, but they alluded to it being closer to $200)
@OddgitTheGreat13 күн бұрын
I have been eyeing the Burson Audio Playmate. Seems like a really cool device for gaming.
@PassionforSound12 күн бұрын
I've got that coming up soon!
@OddgitTheGreat12 күн бұрын
@@PassionforSound very cool! I really enjoy your channel, i bought my TA20 plus and some psvane tubes because of your channel. I was shocked how much the PSVane tubes opened the sound. I have the Meze Lyric 2, and it felt like going from 2 really nice speakers to almost a quad setup with a sub, never really understood how much the tubes can change the sound! the bass kick on a track tht i love and listen to all the time actually surprised me when i had the new tubs. :)
@PassionforSound11 күн бұрын
@OddgitTheGreat that's great news! I'm so glad I've been able to help.
@richh65013 күн бұрын
The K7 sounds like the one to get for music lovers. For sound processing, unless using a limiting console, it is almost always better to allow a computer/streamer run DSP since they usually have much more computation capability than any DAC.
@PassionforSound11 күн бұрын
Agree on both counts. I assume the Sound Blasters have built-in DSP chips so the fact that they're dedicated to the task means they can do a very good job.
@audie-cashstack-uk488113 күн бұрын
You can use the mic in dual mode just turn off the dsp and eq leave it in that mode it’s still a pure signal also direct mode isn’t just stereo 5.1 7.1 can be direct mode to another thing that gets confused online
@PassionforSound13 күн бұрын
Thanks for the extra clarification!
@Jamie-66613 күн бұрын
Option C: get a 2nd hand Soundblaster X3 (or similar) and hook it up to your existing DAC/AMP via optical. You get the exact same DSPs and EQ controls (which are excellent) plus better sound (that is if you have a good dac/amp setup).
@MyToxicMasculinity13 күн бұрын
Option D: FiiO K7 Option E: Schiit Magni and Modi stack. Get the Sennheiser HD650 Get ready for gaming bliss. People will accuse you of cheating. 😎
@PassionforSound12 күн бұрын
Yes, the X4 is also excellent. I don't know how the headphone outputs compare though so that might be where the G8 is preferable, but there's definitely a lot of duplication of functions.
@Hijynx873 күн бұрын
What about the g6?
@PassionforSound3 күн бұрын
I haven't tried the G6
@harrisarp384113 күн бұрын
Thank you for this review!!I I am very curious about the new SHNLING EH2 with 2R2 dac chip!!!
@michaelelliott119713 күн бұрын
Same!
@PassionforSound11 күн бұрын
I'm not yet familiar with that one. I'll have to check it out...
@harrisarp384111 күн бұрын
@ its very new they released it on December.
@milnez13 күн бұрын
Ordered the G8... Let's see how it pairs with my kiwi ears division's :)
@PassionforSound11 күн бұрын
That should be a nice combo. Enjoy!
@Hijynx873 күн бұрын
I just got my divisions, they are pretty solid for $50. Took a few mins to get used to it.
@ucilzgamingacc810313 күн бұрын
I'm still using the mayflower arc mk2 for gaming and movies. I really love the bass boost when watching movies. How far upgrade do you rekon the K7 from mayflower?
@PassionforSound11 күн бұрын
I haven't heard the Mayflower so I can't say specifically, but the K7 sounds impressive for the price and features it brings.
@audie-cashstack-uk488113 күн бұрын
7.1 67% surround the g6 g8 legendery setting for movies and story gaming 67% is key it’s a online legend amazing for movies
@Hijynx873 күн бұрын
I have a g6 that I don't really use, I'll have to try this.
@iTzHe4DHuNt3r12 күн бұрын
Does the microphone input work in UAC 2.0 mode with the Fosi K7 on PC??
@PassionforSound11 күн бұрын
It sure does! That's how I made the recording in the review.
@dragosthule14 күн бұрын
K7 looks interesting. How does it compare to the schiit syn?
@PassionforSound12 күн бұрын
I haven't heard the Syn to say - sorry.
@cherokee5912 күн бұрын
Why has there been about a dozen reviews in the past 2 days on this Fosi dac? Interesting!
@PassionforSound11 күн бұрын
It just launched so they wanted reviews out for people to know if they wanted to join the Kickstarter.
@Alexandra-Rex14 күн бұрын
I like this high quality stuff for gaming. I wish someone would make one with XLR microphone in too for those taht want that and excellent headphone output and not more than one device. I'd go for the K7 for sure.
@PassionforSound12 күн бұрын
That would be a great addition!!
@therdosie614113 күн бұрын
Can you use the K7 without DC 12V for mobile?
@PassionforSound11 күн бұрын
No, it has to have the 12V for power
@dankaze13 күн бұрын
I wonder if the K7 can handle the verum 2?
@PassionforSound11 күн бұрын
Yes, it should do with no issues
@petexian14 күн бұрын
Off topic. Do you recommend a DDC for a using a DAC that doesn't have volume control going straight into an amp?
@PassionforSound12 күн бұрын
I recommend DDCs for anytime you want to isolate a source like a computer from the DAC (or if you need different inputs to the DAC), but I'm not clear where the volume control part comes into play. Can you explain more?
@petexian12 күн бұрын
I am interested in connecting something like a Geshelli J2 directly to a stereo amp CTZ A2-400. The Geshelli doesn't have volume control. Would a DDC give me that capability?
@petexian12 күн бұрын
I think I need a preamp
@PassionforSound11 күн бұрын
@petexian no, a DDC sits before the DAC and won't provide volume control. You'd need to look at getting a preamp to provide volume control. Edit: just saw your follow-up post and you're 100% right. 🙂🙂
@calvinyip36410 күн бұрын
How does the Fiio k11 r2r compare with the fosi k7?
@PassionforSound9 күн бұрын
They're quite different sounds, but both sound excellent.
@s4091boat7 күн бұрын
Can you test k7 with planar headphone?
@PassionforSound5 күн бұрын
I used it with a number of headphones and planars are equally as great as any other headphones with the K7.
@cardie2001Күн бұрын
I play alof of pubg witch one you think would be good for footsteps
@PassionforSound23 сағат бұрын
The G8's scout mode can help you highlight/enhance the footsteps so it might be the one for you.
@C0ffeeKing13 күн бұрын
Im surprised Schiit Gunnr wasn’t here for comparison
@PassionforSound12 күн бұрын
It's only a question of what I have available to me, but that would have been good to include.
@m4nc1n14 сағат бұрын
3:28 *elsewhere lol
@MyToxicMasculinity13 күн бұрын
Nah, that is the wrong K7. Get a FiiO K7 and be happy.
@PassionforSound11 күн бұрын
So you've heard the Fosi K7?
@MyToxicMasculinity13 күн бұрын
The best gaming audio is not “gaming” audio. FiiO K7 or Schiit Magni/Modi stack and pair with Sennheiser HD650. If you need a mic get a stand alone boom mic like the Rode PodMic USB.
@PassionforSound11 күн бұрын
You'd be surprised by what the Sound Blasters are capable of in games and the Fosi K7 is a proper audiophile DAC and headphone amp that is gaming console compatible - it's outstanding.
@MyToxicMasculinity11 күн бұрын
@ You’re pushing it too hard. It appears to me that Fosi is getting their money’s worth with you.
@PassionforSound11 күн бұрын
If you watch a few of my reviews you'll see that even when I'm given a product by a brand, it doesn't guarantee a good review. The product has to be good to get me saying good things about it.
@AndrewLamas199 күн бұрын
Why would you get an hd650 for gaming? Genuinely curious
@MyToxicMasculinity9 күн бұрын
@ Why wouldn’t I? Genuinely curious
@Hare_deLune13 күн бұрын
Meh. The Fiio F11 R2R DAC meets my needs much better, and it also looks better!
@PassionforSound12 күн бұрын
Yes, the K11 R2R is still an amazing alternative for those who don't need mic input