Piotr
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Hi Audio Folks!
I am new to this forum and hi-fi audio.
My goal is to taste a bit of audiophile flavour and enjoy hi-fi music records from Tidal or Spotify premium.
I've bought Philips X2HR/00 HP at 90€ and would like to go for a desktop DAC + HP amp combo, if it makes any difference.
Currently I am listening to music from my MacBook PRO and consider following options:
- topping dx3 pro version 2 (This one I like the most visually, however low impedance of X2, 32Ω probably dismiss it)
- smsl M7
- fosi audio q5 (https://fosiaudio.com/collections/h...dphone-amplifier-mini-stereo-pre-amplifier-q5)
- MEIZU Hifi Pro USB-C
Not a combo:
- chromecast audio
- topping d10 + some external amp (so many cables...)
Will 200$ budget make an audible difference and allow me to enjoy the music more than from the macbook/phone? Which combo should I choose?
Your recommendations, opinions and suggestions are highly welcomed.
I am new to this forum and hi-fi audio.
My goal is to taste a bit of audiophile flavour and enjoy hi-fi music records from Tidal or Spotify premium.
I've bought Philips X2HR/00 HP at 90€ and would like to go for a desktop DAC + HP amp combo, if it makes any difference.
Currently I am listening to music from my MacBook PRO and consider following options:
- topping dx3 pro version 2 (This one I like the most visually, however low impedance of X2, 32Ω probably dismiss it)
- smsl M7
- fosi audio q5 (https://fosiaudio.com/collections/h...dphone-amplifier-mini-stereo-pre-amplifier-q5)
- MEIZU Hifi Pro USB-C
Not a combo:
- chromecast audio
- topping d10 + some external amp (so many cables...)
Will 200$ budget make an audible difference and allow me to enjoy the music more than from the macbook/phone? Which combo should I choose?
Your recommendations, opinions and suggestions are highly welcomed.
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