Pondering about changing a few things, but not sure it would matter

[michaelangelo]

After a long time of not listening to music due to migraines and tinnitus, I recently started listening to music again through headphones.

What I still have is an O2+Odac combo and a superlux hd668b that I EQ. I quite enjoyed the sound to be fair.

I upgraded the headphones and gotten a Sennheiser HD600. Since vocals are one of my main joys in listening to music I greatly enjoy my o2+odac+HD600 combo.

My question: would a modern DAC, like the Topping D10S for example, be an improvement over the ODAC? Not just a change in sound, but actually improve anything?
I don't have any experiences with modern DACs, so it's hard for me to tell how different the music can sound? Or if the difference would be minimal.

I quite like the clean "pure" sound I'm getting from my setup now, I know I've listened to a warmer setup years ago at my friend's place (with tubes), but it was too "colored" for me I noticed then I didn't enjoy that.

Any feedback is helpful, thanks!

 

[Power Pop 23]

My question: would a modern DAC, like the Topping D10S for example, be an improvement over the ODAC? Not just a change in sound, but actually improve anything?
I don't have any experiences with modern DACs, so it's hard for me to tell how different the music can sound? Or if the difference would be minimal.

Any feedback is helpful, thanks!

Welcome to ASR !

Probably not

 

[Alexander Gödde]

Many modern DACs and amps measure a lot better than what you have. They are very unlikely to bring any audible improvements. Enjoy what you have!

 

[1066]

The topping dx5 II would give you equalisation options to play with.
Might be fun to do.

Measured here:

Topping DX5II Balanced DAC and Headphone Amp Review

This is a review, listening tests and detailed measurements of the Topping DX5 II Smart DAC and balanced headphone amplifier. It was sent to me by the company and costs US $299. The DX5II is beautiful to look at especially due to its very high contrast and bright display. Love the extra buttons...

www.audiosciencereview.com

 

[michaelangelo]

Many thanks for the answers, I appreciate it!

 

[1066]

If purchasing, try obtain from your local country in case of a fault. Amazon maybe, so that returns are easier.

 

[MaxwellsEq]

After a long time of not listening to music due to migraines and tinnitus, I recently started listening to music again through headphones.

What I still have is an O2+Odac combo and a superlux hd668b that I EQ. I quite enjoyed the sound to be fair.

I upgraded the headphones and gotten a Sennheiser HD600. Since vocals are one of my main joys in listening to music I greatly enjoy my o2+odac+HD600 combo.

My question: would a modern DAC, like the Topping D10S for example, be an improvement over the ODAC? Not just a change in sound, but actually improve anything?
I don't have any experiences with modern DACs, so it's hard for me to tell how different the music can sound? Or if the difference would be minimal.

I quite like the clean "pure" sound I'm getting from my setup now, I know I've listened to a warmer setup years ago at my friend's place (with tubes), but it was too "colored" for me I noticed then I didn't enjoy that.

Any feedback is helpful, thanks!

Fellow tinnitus sufferer here. Parametric EQ is helpful when I have a bad attack because I can reduce specific frequencies which are making things worse and boost frequencies where there is masking. It's obviously not a hairshirt "straight wire with gain" approach but at least it lets me carry on listening when things are bad.

You can experiment for free by using something like Equalizer APO on Windows. That way you can tell if you get any benefit.