If the OP does have a local library, he might look at JRiver’s Media Center, which includes its media server, and is less expensive than Roon. Or, if he believes he’ll primarily be using a streaming service, either will require a streamer.
My smartphone works as a decent streamer (USB to...
I cannot argue with the Topping suggestions. I would however suggest a DAC that can accommodate an occasional and convenient bluetooth connection. My Topping stack is the E70(Velvet)+L70 pairing. This stack also pairs well with the WiiM streamers
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Thanks Dan for your input…
I”m presently trying all filters, and currently it’s the 1-notch black. Still as engaging as no filter, still plenty of detail, and the number of albums recorded extra bright that would cause some discomfort are practically nil. The 1-notch white would be next to try...
I’ve just received my Noire’s and during the burn-in period, I’m trying to get a feel for the differences between the tuning pads. My first listen was without any pads, and while amazed at the detail, I found them fatiguing after 3hrs.
I won’t draw any conclusions during the burn-in, but let’s...
Any decoding and amplification of digital data delivered via USB can begin again as balanced analog… for example, smartphone-to-DAC/Amp dongle.
Not all implementations of balanced will double the voltage relative to SE, but do check, it could help (… and help with draining your smartphone more...
My point is, given your budget, the decision you’ve already made, and the choices provided… you may as well choose the device based on features and not sound quality… or, take a chance—you’re talking about the least expensive …
Keep in mind that numbers are only numbers, and sensitivity and...
There’s a difference between adequate power and driving your cans to their full potential. Given the power your wanting versus the inefficient cans you’ve got, to my own hearing, there are Bluetooth solutions that would better fit the bill…
In the grand scheme, you’re not talking about very...
You’re asking for a lot of power from a smartphone. You’ve rated all dongles for 32Ohm when the HD600 is 300Ohm, and the Sundaras are not power efficient, especially if powered from SE. You’re probably much better off referencing the sound quality from these cans and asking about something...
Ahhh, yes I see that they’re open-backs — I was looking at the folding yoke thinking the Noires were the only DCs that folded like that.
My IEMs are the S12s and IE600s, and my cans are the semi-open Fostex T60RP (Mod House) Argons
I’m sure the DC Aeon Noire HPs aren’t hurting the experience…
I have the Topping 70 stack, as well… but the Aeon 2 Noires remain on my short list… maybe next spring
Personality, no one’s yet put together a convincing argument as to why, and neither can I hear it when comparing it to streaming bitperfect PCM from my own library