Headphones Headphone Amplifier and DAC Recommendation, portables, desktops, amps, dac, lai
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 Oct 18 2014, 09:08 AM
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New family members in my setup, SYS Schiit Passive Preamp.
 
Audirvana+> Dacport LX> SYS Schiit Preamp> Emerald Physics 100 SE Power Amplifier> XLS Encore by www.curveacoustics.com This post has been edited by vivakarna: Oct 18 2014, 09:10 AM |
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Oct 27 2014, 10:16 PM
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43 posts Joined: Aug 2008
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hi guys, do I need an amp?
I have sony mdr xb700 and x-fi platinum. what does amp do? |
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Oct 29 2014, 10:57 AM
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6,439 posts Joined: Aug 2009 From: Kuala Lumpur
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QUOTE(bone_me @ Oct 27 2014, 10:16 PM) hi guys, do I need an amp? based on your current setup, you will be much better off with a new pair of better headphones instead of getting an amp I have sony mdr xb700 and x-fi platinum. what does amp do?   |
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Oct 29 2014, 04:45 PM
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Hey guys~ I have a DT990, at first I enjoy it, but after awhile, I feel that it is a bit too bright for my liking.. So I was thinking of getting a DT880. But my friend says I'm better off saving up for a HD650.
Any opinions? |
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Oct 29 2014, 11:44 PM
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QUOTE(transparent101 @ Oct 29 2014, 04:45 PM) Hey guys~ I have a DT990, at first I enjoy it, but after awhile, I feel that it is a bit too bright for my liking.. So I was thinking of getting a DT880. But my friend says I'm better off saving up for a HD650. before you take the plunge, do checkout the SoundMAGIC HP200 first Any opinions?  |
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Oct 30 2014, 12:35 AM
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QUOTE(transparent101 @ Oct 29 2014, 04:45 PM) Hey guys~ I have a DT990, at first I enjoy it, but after awhile, I feel that it is a bit too bright for my liking.. So I was thinking of getting a DT880. But my friend says I'm better off saving up for a HD650. HD650 might be a little dark/warm for your taste, but i too found the DT990 a little bright, sometimes led to unbearable harshness, very picky regarding amp especially neutral/brighter amp is a nono Any opinions?  |
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Oct 30 2014, 06:54 PM
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QUOTE(E1 - AKG @ Oct 29 2014, 11:44 PM) before you take the plunge, do checkout the SoundMAGIC HP200 first Wow, that looks nice. I've read reviews on it comparing it with the HD650~ Definitely worth a try~ |
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Oct 30 2014, 07:02 PM
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QUOTE(psychoactive @ Oct 30 2014, 12:35 AM) HD650 might be a little dark/warm for your taste, but i too found the DT990 a little bright, sometimes led to unbearable harshness, very picky regarding amp especially neutral/brighter amp is a nono The HD650 is very much warmer/darker compared to the DT990..?Hmm, I guess I should actually try it out first. |
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Oct 30 2014, 07:12 PM
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QUOTE(transparent101 @ Oct 30 2014, 07:02 PM) The HD650 is very much warmer/darker compared to the DT990..? Yes, a lot of thickness in the low. I suggest a try on HD600 first, i find myself prefer the HD600 more than the HD650. Hmm, I guess I should actually try it out first.  |
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Oct 30 2014, 08:54 PM
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QUOTE(psychoactive @ Oct 30 2014, 07:12 PM) Yes, a lot of thickness in the low. I suggest a try on HD600 first, i find myself prefer the HD600 more than the HD650. Thanks for the tip~I'll do that when I get the chance~  Haiyoo, nobody want my DT990?  |
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Oct 31 2014, 05:44 AM
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QUOTE(transparent101 @ Oct 30 2014, 08:54 PM) Thanks for the tip~ Interested with a trade for CEntrance DACport with topup from your side? I'll do that when I get the chance~ Haiyoo, nobody want my DT990?  |
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Oct 31 2014, 09:52 AM
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QUOTE(psychoactive @ Oct 31 2014, 05:44 AM) Interested with a trade for CEntrance DACport with topup from your side? Hmm, interesting offer~But I've got my eye on a new pair of headphones for now~  |
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Nov 1 2014, 11:01 AM
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918 posts Joined: Jul 2009 From: Kelantan Darul Naim
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I read about Denon DA-10 and yea you guys should chexk tht too. Dsd playback for just under rm2000.
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Nov 5 2014, 02:50 PM
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10,859 posts Joined: Jan 2003 From: Sarawak
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Im using CAL!+ UD100, any recommended desktop amp for my setup? preferably something that is good for tight budget
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Nov 6 2014, 03:12 AM
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QUOTE(ben3003 @ Nov 5 2014, 02:50 PM) Im using CAL!+ UD100, any recommended desktop amp for my setup? preferably something that is good for tight budget Cayin C5 |
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Nov 6 2014, 12:47 PM
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Does anyone knows what is the best amp pairing with HD650 ? jazz song lossless format (wav,flac,ape most of the time)
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Nov 6 2014, 01:41 PM
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QUOTE(xtremedummy @ Nov 6 2014, 12:47 PM) Does anyone knows what is the best amp pairing with HD650 ? jazz song lossless format (wav,flac,ape most of the time) Your source  Portable or desktop Budget One of the best pairing you can get is the ALO Studio Six    This post has been edited by E1 - AKG: Nov 6 2014, 08:47 PM |
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Nov 6 2014, 02:14 PM
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2,265 posts Joined: Aug 2006 From: Damansara
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QUOTE(E1 - AKG @ Nov 6 2014, 01:41 PM) Your source way to go! haha welcome to the darkside Portable or desktop Budget One of the best pairing you can get is the ALO Studio Six  |
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Nov 6 2014, 02:34 PM
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QUOTE(E1 - AKG @ Nov 6 2014, 01:41 PM) Your source Portable Hifiman Portable or desktop Budget One of the best pairing you can get is the ALO Studio Six |
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Nov 6 2014, 03:21 PM
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QUOTE(xtremedummy @ Nov 6 2014, 02:34 PM) Portable Hifiman Hifiman which model Budget for the amp This post has been edited by E1 - AKG: Nov 6 2014, 03:21 PM |
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