Audiolab M-DAC Mini

I have been using an Asus Sonar soundcard and a pair of Audio Technica ath-m50 headphones on my PC. They sounded quite good but I wanted to upgrade to something better, and besides as you will see on a few reviews of those particular cans, the headband and cups wear out rather quickly and look terrible after a while.After a bit of research, I removed my PC soundcard and got the Audiolab M-DAC Mini (connected directly to the PC via USB). The sound quality definitely improved a lot, but the sound was quite flat and a bit muddy at the high end (something I have always had a problem with those cans).So I did some more research and bought a pair of Denon AHD5200EM Headphones. They are excellent build quality, great materials, feel pretty comfortable (I wear glasses so comfort is sometimes a problem with over ear cans). The sounds is excellent, but they are not reference headphones, they will colour the bass and treble somewhat, but that’s exactly what I wanted to bring the most out of the Audiolab M-DAC Mini which gives an excellent but somewhat flat sound. It’s a perfect pairing.I use them for Music, Gaming, Movies and TV and they never disappoint. I am currently listening to Allegaeon’s Apoptosis album on them (for those not familiar with this it’s fast and technical death metal that requires a particular balanced but tight sound otherwise it will sound like mush) and the pairing copes with ease.Mission accomplished I am really happy with my purchases.

I have tried a few headphone amp’s, both portable and stand alone, but the Audiolab leaves all the others in the dust.The performance is just first rate in all departments, ie, Sound, Tone and build quality, so if you’re looking for brilliant sound quality whether it be Bluetooth or Optical connection then this is the one for you.

WOW !!!! Fantastic bit of kit, can’t believe how much of a difference it makes to my bowers & wilkins headphones ***** highly recommend 👍👍👍👍👍

Love it

Good quality great sound