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DAC/AMP for Sennheiser HD560S
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Properly designed DAC+Amps, run within their intended operating range, will sound exactly the same.
That is, unless they have some effects built-in like you can find in the JDS Element, Mojo 2, ADI-2, or most of iFi's products.
For the HD560s, consider the Topping DX1.
That is, unless they have some effects built-in like you can find in the JDS Element, Mojo 2, ADI-2, or most of iFi's products.
For the HD560s, consider the Topping DX1.
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I will thank you very much. How does it compare to the Fiio k11 and the k5 pro ess? I found them both on Aliexpress for way less than amazon
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They're both fine. The older K5 Pro ESS is a bit rustic but would go a bit louder single-ended (with also marginally higher noise floor), although both would be plenty loud enough for a HD560S and noise wouldn't be an issue for either.
Note: 12Vp-p = 4.2 Vrms, 24.5Vp-p = 8.6 Vrms.
Among all 3, I would probably pick the K11. The DX1 would have some advantages for driving high sensitivity IEMs with its low gain mode and very low output noise.
Note that AliExpress shipments may be subject to import duties depending on where you live. Here in the EU, that would generally be your local VAT.
Among all 3, I would probably pick the K11. The DX1 would have some advantages for driving high sensitivity IEMs with its low gain mode and very low output noise.
Note that AliExpress shipments may be subject to import duties depending on where you live. Here in the EU, that would generally be your local VAT.
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I might go with the DX1 it's 101$ vat included. the K11 is 133$ but I dont think it's worth it since sound quality is supposed to be the same. Any other recommendations you got? I'm going by Aliexpress prices, what do you think is my best option here? I'm kinda in a rush to buy one but I don't want regrets. I'm pretty overwhelmed by the many options, ifi fiio SMSL, just too much. Thanks.They're both fine. The older K5 Pro ESS is a bit rustic but would go a bit louder single-ended (with also marginally higher noise floor), although both would be plenty loud enough for a HD560S and noise wouldn't be an issue for either.
Note: 12Vp-p = 4.2 Vrms, 24.5Vp-p = 8.6 Vrms.
Among all 3, I would probably pick the K11. The DX1 would have some advantages for driving high sensitivity IEMs with its low gain mode and very low output noise.
Note that AliExpress shipments may be subject to import duties depending on where you live. Here in the EU, that would generally be your local VAT.
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If you can, wait for Nov 11 for substantial discounts on AliExpress.
IIRC, some people bought the DX1 for ~$60 this time last year.
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Alright so the DX1 is still what you recommend, tbh I saw many people prefer other dacs like the ifi zen air adn the fiio k3 or k5 i think but I will trust you on this one since I have absolutley zero experince and knowledge with dacs lol. Thank you so much for your help and yeah I think I will wait it'll help a lot!
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