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okf987
post Sep 19 2017, 01:34 PM

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Hi I need some advice on getting amp/dac for my upcoming hd6xx.

In preparation before hd6xx ships around dec any advice on getting a amp/dac combo?

Please note I won't be upgrading beyond my hd6xx I consider this my end-game.

I did some research on schitt stack plus a number of upcoming dac/amp combo on massdrop but I am still undecided as to what I should go for.

For budget I probably go as high as Jotunheim but if that is overkill for hd6xx do let me know.

Thanks for reading looking forward to all your advice/recommendations please help me as I am by no means an expert.


okf987
post Sep 20 2017, 04:42 PM

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Thanks for the replies smile.gif

I currently have fiio e10k so an upgrade is in order.

ahmadfaizadnan

I assume when you mentioned LCX its the Cavalli Liquid Carbon on massdrop? I don't wanna wait till feb next year since my hd6xx arrives in dec.

I was thinking of going for the Jotunheim now that you mention their dac isnt any good would I schitt stack suffice?

Magni 3 + Modi 2?

Or should I just stick with my e10k till feb 2018 and get one of massdrops dac/amp?


okf987
post Sep 21 2017, 01:52 AM

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QUOTE(Lego Warfare @ Sep 20 2017, 05:46 PM)
If you want to go the Cavalli route i'd opt for their CTH amp instead. HD6XX is already warm sounding, I wouldn't want to pair that with a warm sounding dac/amp, unless that is your preference.
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QUOTE(ahmadfaizadnan @ Sep 20 2017, 09:28 PM)
Yup, the massdrop Liquid Carbon and yeah, the waiting time is a bummer indeed. I owned LC V1 from cavalli and I am surprised how good that pair was. The bass is tighter and it doesn't bleed to the mids. The treble is amazing because it is pushed a bit forward and the soundstage is a tad bigger. Now that I use a 4 times more expensive amp, I felt like the LC comes quite close when I use HD6XX. Separation, clarity and more pronounced treble are the main improvements but by a small margins. But, the case is different with HD800. HD800 drastically improves with my current amp.

This is assumed that the LCX has the same sound as LC. We never know until we get the real thing. I had bifrost+valhalla2 in the past and they are quite good. Although, instead of buying that, I would suggest you go for modi multibit and LCX. By the way, what is your budget? It is easier to suggest what's good for you if we know what is your budget.
True, I wouldn't want that either. I have tried the HD6XX with mojo and it doesn't suits me. Regarding the CTH amp, I have a thought that it could be warmer than LC since it's a hybrid.
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When I ordered my hd6xx I thought I was going to be fine with the wait time.. boy was I wrong.

I am not sure if I can stand waiting till feb 2018 for CTH/LCX and just like you said there is no one tested/review it yet iinm.

Budget I mentioned previously, Jotunheim with the dac so about $499.

On second thought I would much prefer something below half that price as I really don't plan on getting an upgrade over hd6xx. Unless that amount is needed to push hd6xx to its max potential do let me know.

And regarding the massdrop CTH/LCX they are just about the right price for my budget but is it worth the wait for something not reviewed yet idk.



 

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