strea
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Hello all and thank you for your time.
I am currently using an old school JDS Labs Standalone ODAC and a Gustard H10 (single ended output) to power my Audeze LCD-3. I was unsatisfied with this combo until I really dug deep into JRiver's Parametric EQ's and found a sound signature I have been enjoying.
With this said, I know Amir gave a recommendation for the H10, but I have not found anything on the ODAC. I suppose my question is pretty simple. Am I going to hear any type of audible difference moving from the ODAC/H10 to the A90/D90 combo. I've read the reviews and measurements for each and know the that Toppings are the superior equipment, but will that transfer to the ears? Or is what I have, good enough? My goal is to get to the "end game" as quick as possible and I never plan to spend more than $1500 on "my end-game" so A90/D90 would be it if so.
From my perspective, I am already happy with what I have, but I question if my naivety could be at play. Just like how I was happy with my lesser sports car until I bought a superior one (in this case, the gas pedal and handling provides a NOTICEABLE difference compared to my previous car), which is basically the same question I am asking here. Will there be any type of noticeable difference? And if so, what will it be?
Thank you very much for your time.
Edit: I suppose it could be important to list my setup / taste in music as well. Lossless music on JRiver (WASAPI) -> ODAC RCA -> Gustard H10 -> Audeze LCD 3 (pre-fazor). And my library is composed primarily of electronic music and digitally produced rap, lots of sub-bass etc. I saw that the Gustard H10 has dropoff past 20hz in Amir's review. I know 20 is definitely on the low low end, but if it could be affecting the 30hz area, I'd definitely want to upgrade as I have tons of songs that hit 25-35hz often.
I am currently using an old school JDS Labs Standalone ODAC and a Gustard H10 (single ended output) to power my Audeze LCD-3. I was unsatisfied with this combo until I really dug deep into JRiver's Parametric EQ's and found a sound signature I have been enjoying.
With this said, I know Amir gave a recommendation for the H10, but I have not found anything on the ODAC. I suppose my question is pretty simple. Am I going to hear any type of audible difference moving from the ODAC/H10 to the A90/D90 combo. I've read the reviews and measurements for each and know the that Toppings are the superior equipment, but will that transfer to the ears? Or is what I have, good enough? My goal is to get to the "end game" as quick as possible and I never plan to spend more than $1500 on "my end-game" so A90/D90 would be it if so.
From my perspective, I am already happy with what I have, but I question if my naivety could be at play. Just like how I was happy with my lesser sports car until I bought a superior one (in this case, the gas pedal and handling provides a NOTICEABLE difference compared to my previous car), which is basically the same question I am asking here. Will there be any type of noticeable difference? And if so, what will it be?
Thank you very much for your time.
Edit: I suppose it could be important to list my setup / taste in music as well. Lossless music on JRiver (WASAPI) -> ODAC RCA -> Gustard H10 -> Audeze LCD 3 (pre-fazor). And my library is composed primarily of electronic music and digitally produced rap, lots of sub-bass etc. I saw that the Gustard H10 has dropoff past 20hz in Amir's review. I know 20 is definitely on the low low end, but if it could be affecting the 30hz area, I'd definitely want to upgrade as I have tons of songs that hit 25-35hz often.
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