GarenYondem t1_itzskes wrote on October 27, 2022 at 2:38 PM

Depends on your laptop. If it has a low-quality circuit and causes noise in the audio output, yes, an external DAC/AMP will make a dramatic difference. It doesn't have to break the bank though, $50-60 DAC/AMP dongle even will fix that.

Testing_things_out t1_iuhwtlb wrote on October 31, 2022 at 1:46 PM

Any specific recommendations for DAC/AMP?

GarenYondem t1_iui11vv wrote on October 31, 2022 at 2:18 PM

Around this price point, HiBy FC3.

Testing_things_out t1_iui3r7v wrote on October 31, 2022 at 2:37 PM

Thanks!

Testing_things_out t1_iui3yrz wrote on October 31, 2022 at 2:38 PM

What do you think of JadeAudio/Fiio stuff?

GarenYondem t1_iui9oon wrote on October 31, 2022 at 3:18 PM

Can't say much but FC3 is more powerful, and feature packed compared to those.

Testing_things_out t1_iuj4pyk wrote on October 31, 2022 at 6:45 PM

Aight, thanks!