On: Don’t be fooled. 24-bit will not fix computer audi...

[juiceandjuice]

Actually, a lot of laptops have decent DACs. My thinkpad has an AD1984:

http://www.analog.com/static/imported-files/data_sheets/AD19...

With a SNR of 96dB, you should be able to get all your resolution out of anything originating from a CD.

HOWEVER, Sometimes recording equipment drives inputs much better than cheaper chips, so you get that difference in sound quality.

I have some Audio Technica ATH-M40fs headphones that prefer pro stuff because of their 60 ohm impedance, but even on a laptop they sound great (Which for me means flat) http://www.audio-technica.com/cms/headphones/7c784888146c212...

They also handle up to 1.6W power (8 times that of an AKG k240 :)

[EgeBamyasi → juiceandjuice]

I have still to come across a laptop which does any music justice. Ive mostly been using HP and Dell, will have to look at a thinkpad next time :-)

Ive listened to those powerd by a CMOY, great bang for the buck. What amp do you pair them up with?