Topping L30 ii vs. JDS Labs Atom 2

[ImDino]

I am getting the Hifiman Sundara and I have a Scarlett Focusrite 4i4 4th gen (48 mW over 32 ohms) so I will need a dedicated headphone amp to pair with it.

The only question is, should I go with the L30 ii or Atom 2? I've read the reviews but I'm still not sure.. anybody with experience of the two?

Thanks

 

[AnalogSteph]

The only question is, should I go with the L30 ii or Atom 2?

Yes!

Really, either is more than fine. The L30 II is somewhat more powerful still and more flexible gain-wise, but the Atom Amp 2 is no slouch by any means and has a second input instead of a pre-out.

 

[ImDino]

Yes!

Really, either is more than fine. The L30 II is somewhat more powerful still and more flexible gain-wise, but the Atom Amp 2 is no slouch by any means and has a second input instead of a pre-out.

Got an L30 II on the way thanks

 

[hash70]

I've not heard the atom amp 2 but I have the l30ii and the sundara,the high gain jst brings the sundara to life,the bass is more powerful,not that the middle gain isn't loud

 

[ImDino]

I've not heard the atom amp 2 but I have the l30ii and the sundara,the high gain jst brings the sundara to life,the bass is more powerful,not that the middle gain isn't loud

I can imagine I just can't feel the music at my current 48 mW (my Scarlett), and I notice a difference at 180 mW (BTR7), can't wait to try 1W< lol.

 

[hash70]

I can imagine I just can't feel the music at my current 48 mW (my Scarlett), and I notice a difference at 180 mW (BTR7), can't wait to try 1W< lol.

Youl be more than satisfied with the l30 with the sundara,

 

[ImDino]

Youl be more than satisfied with the l30 with the sundara,

I was definitely satisfied! I paired it up with Sonarworks SoundID Reference. In case you didn't know, you can set a flat profile to then make a personal EQ, I can't understate how much it helped.