Hi, first I want to thank anyone that can help me out! I really appreciate it.
Quick backstory. I've recently had surgery for my left ear after nearly two years of problems with it. With my hearing back I've been listening to music non-stop. I'm happy no matter the tunes and I really want to enjoy my music more. It felt daunting to get an amp (and learning about DAC's) but I feel now is the time to dive into it. I've been reading reviews, watching Youtube videos, lurking forum threads (including here) on what to pick out. I settled on the following...
Sennheiser HD 660 S for my headphones. I know some prefer the 600 and are cheaper. I don't mind the price though I'm open to suggestions for anything comfier as I tend to wear headphones for hours on end. Other criteria is open-back for roomier sound (my home is pretty quiet). Usage is 90% music, 10% solo gaming (nothing competitive). I also REALLY like the look of the Beyerdynamic DT 990's but I haven't researched them enough yet.
Schiit Modi 3+ as my DAC and Schiit Magnia 3+ as my Amp. I'm not exactly sure the difference between the other models they offer, to be honest. I'm so beginner that I have no clue what EQ program I should use to set the levels I want, if any. I'm not that critical of sound but I do want to appreciate music a bit more than plug-in headphones. I did look on the... formula/calculation for powering headphones but I still don't really get it, to be frank.
What is recommended for my needs as a beginner? Should I look at something else instead? Any info would be great! I'm not critical of sound but I do want to learn more and enrich my listening sessions as much as I can!
Quick backstory. I've recently had surgery for my left ear after nearly two years of problems with it. With my hearing back I've been listening to music non-stop. I'm happy no matter the tunes and I really want to enjoy my music more. It felt daunting to get an amp (and learning about DAC's) but I feel now is the time to dive into it. I've been reading reviews, watching Youtube videos, lurking forum threads (including here) on what to pick out. I settled on the following...
Sennheiser HD 660 S for my headphones. I know some prefer the 600 and are cheaper. I don't mind the price though I'm open to suggestions for anything comfier as I tend to wear headphones for hours on end. Other criteria is open-back for roomier sound (my home is pretty quiet). Usage is 90% music, 10% solo gaming (nothing competitive). I also REALLY like the look of the Beyerdynamic DT 990's but I haven't researched them enough yet.
Schiit Modi 3+ as my DAC and Schiit Magnia 3+ as my Amp. I'm not exactly sure the difference between the other models they offer, to be honest. I'm so beginner that I have no clue what EQ program I should use to set the levels I want, if any. I'm not that critical of sound but I do want to appreciate music a bit more than plug-in headphones. I did look on the... formula/calculation for powering headphones but I still don't really get it, to be frank.
What is recommended for my needs as a beginner? Should I look at something else instead? Any info would be great! I'm not critical of sound but I do want to learn more and enrich my listening sessions as much as I can!