THX vs non-THX amps for HD800s and K7xx/Q701

[recycledcans]

I am new to the audiophile arena and need some advice/recommendations on an amp/dac for my AKG K7xx (Q701) and potentially HD8xx when that comes out.

From my understanding, OTL tube amps or "warmer" amp/dac combos are best for the HD800s, but I'm looking to stick with solid state and have narrowed it down to either the more appropriately-priced THX technology (i.e. $250 Drop 789, $150 Drop AAA One, or $300 Monolith 887) with a cheap $100-200 DAC, or non-THX such as slightly higher-priced Topping's stacked offerings ($580 A50s, $760 A30Pro, or $650 DX7 Pro) or Schiit's stacked offerings ($400 Jotunheim 2+$200 Modius DAC).

My use case is 75% 4K movies, 25% music (EDM, instrumentals). Which setup will provide me with the best synergies with those two cans, while offering the best value right before the concept of diminishing value kicks in?

 

[Helicopter]

I am new to the audiophile arena and need some advice/recommendations on an amp/dac for my AKG K7xx (Q701) and potentially HD8xx when that comes out.

From my understanding, OTL tube amps or "warmer" amp/dac combos are best for the HD800s, but I'm looking to stick with solid state and have narrowed it down to either the more appropriately-priced THX technology (i.e. $250 Drop 789, $150 Drop AAA One, or $300 Monolith 887) with a cheap $100-200 DAC, or non-THX such as slightly higher-priced Topping's stacked offerings ($580 A50s, $760 A30Pro, or $650 DX7 Pro) or Schiit's stacked offerings ($400 Jotunheim 2+$200 Modius DAC).

My use case is 75% 4K movies, 25% music (EDM, instrumentals). Which setup will provide me with the best synergies with those two cans, while offering the best value right before the concept of diminishing value kicks in?

I have a Magnius/Modius stack and a Darkvoice 336SE OTL tube amp. I would hesitate to plug my HD800s into the DV336SE. I am much more comfortable without the crackles.and pops of that design with my expensive phones. My Schiit stack is great. I would recommend parametric equalization of the HD800s (or xx), but I am sure you could get good sound with a tone control like Lokius. PEQ would be best, but if you prefer all analog or something, maybe a Magnius, Lokius, Modius stack would be a good setup.

 

[dfuller]

I think this is in the wrong forum.
@AdamG247 assistance please?

 

[AdamG]

I think this is in the wrong forum.
@AdamG247 assistance please?

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