Hello there! I want to buy a DAC for Hifiman Sundara (my amp is Topping L30), choosing between Sanskrit 10th MkII and Topping E30. I know that technically they are almost the same, but there is an opinion that the Sanskrit has a brighter middle, and the E30 has a slightly more detail in high...
My motherboard is Asus Crosshair VIII Impact.
For me, comfortable volume in the 50-60 range for the Sennheiser HD650. I don't hear any distortion or noise even at higher volume levels.
Sup guys. I'm planning to buy a Topping L30 amp.
My current DAC is Realtek ALC1220 with ESS Sabre ES9023P, headphones - Sennheiser HD650 and Beyerdynamic DT250 (250ohms version).
Could you tell me, does it make sense for me to buy a Topping E30 (or other DAC in a similar price category), if...
I need an amp only for Sennheiser HD650.
In local stores I can buy a few amps, and there is a JDS Labs Element II (B-stock) for $415. But I think that I don't really need a new DAC right now (maybe later). My current DAC is Realtek ALC1220 with ESS Sabre ES9023P (sounds clear, no complaints).