Ok straight to the point I have a
Topping D50 DAC
Schiiit magni 3 amp
Audio-Technica ATH-M50X
Budget ideally $300 to 400, perhaps upto $700 if the sound quality would be that much better i.e. I'll break the bank to get something truly awesome.
So as per many I want a 'better' sound, I've looked at many reviews and internet 'stuff' on amps, headphones and although most reviews will say xyz sounds good or whatever or compare x to y it's hard to know whether upgrading your specific kit will be audible or worth it.
So anyhow I'm focusing on my amp for the upgrade - 'I think' that'll give me the most noticeable sound improvement, I've looked at the THX AAA 788 and that seems like the obvious choice but I live in the UK and there's no massdrop drop until May plus import issues so I'm not going to even consider this amp.
I've considered the ifi nano, I like the idea of the Bur brown DACs, I listen to mostly Tidal so I also like the idea of the MQA support although I don't think that's a full unfold ? so perhaps of no consequence. The ifi Mirco would break the bank so I'd prefer other options unless the Micro would be a significant upgrade ? From reviews though I get the feeling these won't produce such a noticeable upgrade ?
I reckon a Burson fun amp might be a good upgrade and then perhaps roll the Opamps later for perhaps the Vivid Opamps, thats my current plan. I can get this for £300 which is around $400, then later another $100 for the better Opamps.
It's mentally painful to figure out what to upgrade and to what, any help, thoughts or opinions would be massively appreciated...
Topping D50 DAC
Schiiit magni 3 amp
Audio-Technica ATH-M50X
Budget ideally $300 to 400, perhaps upto $700 if the sound quality would be that much better i.e. I'll break the bank to get something truly awesome.
So as per many I want a 'better' sound, I've looked at many reviews and internet 'stuff' on amps, headphones and although most reviews will say xyz sounds good or whatever or compare x to y it's hard to know whether upgrading your specific kit will be audible or worth it.
So anyhow I'm focusing on my amp for the upgrade - 'I think' that'll give me the most noticeable sound improvement, I've looked at the THX AAA 788 and that seems like the obvious choice but I live in the UK and there's no massdrop drop until May plus import issues so I'm not going to even consider this amp.
I've considered the ifi nano, I like the idea of the Bur brown DACs, I listen to mostly Tidal so I also like the idea of the MQA support although I don't think that's a full unfold ? so perhaps of no consequence. The ifi Mirco would break the bank so I'd prefer other options unless the Micro would be a significant upgrade ? From reviews though I get the feeling these won't produce such a noticeable upgrade ?
I reckon a Burson fun amp might be a good upgrade and then perhaps roll the Opamps later for perhaps the Vivid Opamps, thats my current plan. I can get this for £300 which is around $400, then later another $100 for the better Opamps.
It's mentally painful to figure out what to upgrade and to what, any help, thoughts or opinions would be massively appreciated...