Hi,
I could use some advice on upgrading an old DAC/AMP combo.
Current Gear:
1. DAC: Fiio E07K
2. AMP: Fiio E09K
Audio Source:
1. USB from PC
2. FLAC, MP3 320, AAC 320, SPOTIFY HIGH
Music Genres:
Rock, Hip Hop, Classical, Orchestra, Rap, R&B, EDM, plus more (& spanish but will leave out) & (Lisa Gerrard, Michael Bolton, Metallica, Dolly Parton, Michael Jackson, Johann Johannsson, Alesandre Desplat, TAY TAY, ADELE, RASCAL FLATS)
Current Headphones:
1. HD800
2. Arya
3. hd 6xx
4. RE 800
5. Dt990 250 ohm
6. ath m50 / vxmoda m100
7. Sundara
Possible Purchases:
1. L30 + E30
2. DX7 PRO
3. Monolith THX 887 + E30
4. Monolith thx 788
5. SMSL M500
Extra info:
I am replacing the setup because I've had it since 2012 and it started to not function properly (Soda was dropped on it, I felt and feel terrible).
I'd like to get the topping L30 & E30 stack because its budget friendly (heh) and because it has good reviews here at ASR. However, I'm worried it won't be powerful enough for Arya and sundaras. DX7 Pro, smsl m500, and thx 788 are nice because its all in one but more expensive. E30 + THX 887 is another enticing option. I have no need for bluetooth, balanced input/output, TOSLINK, coax, EQ, but do require the power to drive the planars. Cheaper option would be nicer as well (could use saved money for next headphone).
Also, first time posting but been following the reviews here for a while now.
Any help would be greatly appreciated and if I posted in the wrong forum, I apologize.
Thanks.
I could use some advice on upgrading an old DAC/AMP combo.
Current Gear:
1. DAC: Fiio E07K
2. AMP: Fiio E09K
Audio Source:
1. USB from PC
2. FLAC, MP3 320, AAC 320, SPOTIFY HIGH
Music Genres:
Rock, Hip Hop, Classical, Orchestra, Rap, R&B, EDM, plus more (& spanish but will leave out) & (Lisa Gerrard, Michael Bolton, Metallica, Dolly Parton, Michael Jackson, Johann Johannsson, Alesandre Desplat, TAY TAY, ADELE, RASCAL FLATS)
Current Headphones:
1. HD800
2. Arya
3. hd 6xx
4. RE 800
5. Dt990 250 ohm
6. ath m50 / vxmoda m100
7. Sundara
Possible Purchases:
1. L30 + E30
2. DX7 PRO
3. Monolith THX 887 + E30
4. Monolith thx 788
5. SMSL M500
Extra info:
I am replacing the setup because I've had it since 2012 and it started to not function properly (Soda was dropped on it, I felt and feel terrible).
I'd like to get the topping L30 & E30 stack because its budget friendly (heh) and because it has good reviews here at ASR. However, I'm worried it won't be powerful enough for Arya and sundaras. DX7 Pro, smsl m500, and thx 788 are nice because its all in one but more expensive. E30 + THX 887 is another enticing option. I have no need for bluetooth, balanced input/output, TOSLINK, coax, EQ, but do require the power to drive the planars. Cheaper option would be nicer as well (could use saved money for next headphone).
Also, first time posting but been following the reviews here for a while now.
Any help would be greatly appreciated and if I posted in the wrong forum, I apologize.
Thanks.