Hi everyone. Love this forum.
I have a pair of Sennheiser HD599SE (50 ohm) and AKG K371 (32 ohm). I use them for listening music (all kind of genres) using FLAC or TIDAL mostly.
I do not have plans to change the headphones until a few years to come, this is important because both of them are low impedance headphones.
I'm looking for improve my listening experience and pleasure with some DAC / AMP to replace the onboard sound on my computer, also I usually play the piano (digital one) through a VST using ASIO drivers.
So, what should I buy?
Keep it simple (Combo):
1. Ifi Zen Dac V2 (I like that doesn't have a dedicated power supply)
2. Fiio K5 Pro (Good option maybe too much power that I not need?)
3. Topping DX3 Pro (Idem Fiio, also expensive)
Get separated units (Cons: I need to connect 2 devices, is really noticeable the quality compared to the first 3 options?)
DAC:
1. Topping D10s
2. Schiit Modi 3+
3. JDS Labs Atom DAC
Headphone AMP:
1. JDS Labs Atom AMP
2. Schiit Magni 3+
For reference I have owned (not anymore):
Sennheiser HD598CS, Sennheiser HD650, Audio Technica MSR7b, Sony MDR 7506
E-mu 0404 USB, Audioquest DragonFly Red, Fiio E10K
Thank you everyone!!
I have a pair of Sennheiser HD599SE (50 ohm) and AKG K371 (32 ohm). I use them for listening music (all kind of genres) using FLAC or TIDAL mostly.
I do not have plans to change the headphones until a few years to come, this is important because both of them are low impedance headphones.
I'm looking for improve my listening experience and pleasure with some DAC / AMP to replace the onboard sound on my computer, also I usually play the piano (digital one) through a VST using ASIO drivers.
So, what should I buy?
Keep it simple (Combo):
1. Ifi Zen Dac V2 (I like that doesn't have a dedicated power supply)
2. Fiio K5 Pro (Good option maybe too much power that I not need?)
3. Topping DX3 Pro (Idem Fiio, also expensive)
Get separated units (Cons: I need to connect 2 devices, is really noticeable the quality compared to the first 3 options?)
DAC:
1. Topping D10s
2. Schiit Modi 3+
3. JDS Labs Atom DAC
Headphone AMP:
1. JDS Labs Atom AMP
2. Schiit Magni 3+
For reference I have owned (not anymore):
Sennheiser HD598CS, Sennheiser HD650, Audio Technica MSR7b, Sony MDR 7506
E-mu 0404 USB, Audioquest DragonFly Red, Fiio E10K
Thank you everyone!!