Long time lurker.
1st time poster
Been in and out of audio for a long time.
I had a Little Dot 1+ for a few years then wanted something different
Got myself a Micca Origen+ which I am still using
I liked the fact that I could change the sounds via tube swaps and opAmp swapping. Hated the $ I had to spend.
I now want to upgrade but at a crossroad as to what I was vs what I can afford ( also diminishing returns factor )
I listen to all music. From 1950s thru 1990s. Classical, jazz, rock, metal, standards... no rap/funk/soul/r&b
Headphones are HE400i and DT 770 80 Ohm
So much stuff out here that I dont know where to look.
I found 4 DACs in my budget or close to it..
Topping D10
Topping D30
SMSL M8A v2
Meridian Explorer2
Amps I found:
Schiit Magni 3 ( I know.. I KNOW)
JDS Labs Atom
SMSL sApII Pro TPA6120A2
SMSL SAP 8
Trying to stay under $275 for all..... I know its difficult. I have an Amazon gift card to help offset in case I go over. Cash/PP avail is only $275 max tho
Please help. My mind is just total mush from all this reading/thinking.
1st time poster
Been in and out of audio for a long time.
I had a Little Dot 1+ for a few years then wanted something different
Got myself a Micca Origen+ which I am still using
I liked the fact that I could change the sounds via tube swaps and opAmp swapping. Hated the $ I had to spend.
I now want to upgrade but at a crossroad as to what I was vs what I can afford ( also diminishing returns factor )
I listen to all music. From 1950s thru 1990s. Classical, jazz, rock, metal, standards... no rap/funk/soul/r&b
Headphones are HE400i and DT 770 80 Ohm
So much stuff out here that I dont know where to look.
I found 4 DACs in my budget or close to it..
Topping D10
Topping D30
SMSL M8A v2
Meridian Explorer2
Amps I found:
Schiit Magni 3 ( I know.. I KNOW)
JDS Labs Atom
SMSL sApII Pro TPA6120A2
SMSL SAP 8
Trying to stay under $275 for all..... I know its difficult. I have an Amazon gift card to help offset in case I go over. Cash/PP avail is only $275 max tho
Please help. My mind is just total mush from all this reading/thinking.