chrisr34000
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Hello everybody,
I am a long time lurker here and hope that you can give me me some advice with my predicament.
Currently, I am using the following setup to listen music:
- Denon AH-D9200 headphones (bought in 2022)
- Audio-GD Compass AMP+DAC (bought in 2007)
- source: PC connected with Coax to a Asus Xonar D2X PCIe internal souncard
I haven't had the Denon AH-9200 for long and I'm trying to figure out, if it would be worth investing in a newer AMP / DAC combination or maybe only in a AMP to squeeze even more listening quality out of the setup. I am very pleased with the headphones, but the question roaming through my head is: Can it get better?
The specs of the Compass are very similar to the following:
Audio-GD Compass 2 2014 DAC / Headphone Amplifier / Preamp 32bit / 384KHz WM8741 X2
This reissue of the Compass comes back in a version featuring the new USB interface of the brand (USB32) and two converter WM8741.
This very versatile device (DAC, Headphone Amplifier and Preamplifier), has many inputs (USB, Coax, Toslink and Line in) to be comfortable in all configurations.
The brand's engineers have designed this device to ensure its scalability (it is possible to change at will the USB interface, the converter or discrete Aop).
Its ultra-modern DAC allows you to manage 32 bit 384Khz sources directly via USB and SPDIF inputs.
The 100% discreet design of this amplifier is backed by a high power power supply.
24k Gold Plated RCAs and Nover (UK) capacitors have been specially manufactured on Audio-Gd specifications.
Features:
I know that this is a fact-based and pragmatic community, so I am very interested in your thoughts. Is it worth thinking about a new DAC / AMP? Thank you!
I am a long time lurker here and hope that you can give me me some advice with my predicament.
Currently, I am using the following setup to listen music:
- Denon AH-D9200 headphones (bought in 2022)
- Audio-GD Compass AMP+DAC (bought in 2007)
- source: PC connected with Coax to a Asus Xonar D2X PCIe internal souncard
I haven't had the Denon AH-9200 for long and I'm trying to figure out, if it would be worth investing in a newer AMP / DAC combination or maybe only in a AMP to squeeze even more listening quality out of the setup. I am very pleased with the headphones, but the question roaming through my head is: Can it get better?
The specs of the Compass are very similar to the following:
Audio-GD Compass 2 2014 DAC / Headphone Amplifier / Preamp 32bit / 384KHz WM8741 X2
This reissue of the Compass comes back in a version featuring the new USB interface of the brand (USB32) and two converter WM8741.
This very versatile device (DAC, Headphone Amplifier and Preamplifier), has many inputs (USB, Coax, Toslink and Line in) to be comfortable in all configurations.
The brand's engineers have designed this device to ensure its scalability (it is possible to change at will the USB interface, the converter or discrete Aop).
Its ultra-modern DAC allows you to manage 32 bit 384Khz sources directly via USB and SPDIF inputs.
The 100% discreet design of this amplifier is backed by a high power power supply.
24k Gold Plated RCAs and Nover (UK) capacitors have been specially manufactured on Audio-Gd specifications.
Features:
- USB interface: USB 32 (VIA VT 1731)
- SPDIF Receiver: WM8805
- DAC: 2 x WM8741
- DSD / DXD
Signal / noise ratio | 115dB |
Output Level | Headphone output: 11V RMS Variable output: 5V Max Fixed output: 2.5V RMS |
Output Power (Headphones). | 3600mW / 25 ohm (150mW class A) 2000mW / 50 ohm (300mW class A) 1100mW / 100 ohm (600mW class A) 400mW / 300 ohm (Full class A) 200mW / 600 ohm (Full class A) |
Gain | 12DB at H gain 0 DB at L gain |
Output impedance | 2ohm / Headphone output 10 ohm / DAC output |
Input sensitivity | 0.5 Vp-p (75 Ohms, Coaxial) 19 dBm (Optical) USB1.1 / 2.0 (High Speed / Full Speed) |
Frequency Response | 20Hz - 20KHz (-0.2DB, DAC + amp) 3Hz - 350KHz (Amp parts) 3Hz - 200KHz (Line In) |
USB Compatibility | Windows: 44.1kHz to 192kHz music files OSX: 44.1kHz to 384KHz music files Linux: 44.1kHz to 192kHz music files |
Supported sampling rates | USB mode1: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz Coaxial model: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz Optical model: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz (176.4KHz and 192KHz available if the source support) |
Consumption | 220-240V AC 50/60 Hz 20W |
Weight | 5KG |
Accessories | AC power cord X1 USB cable X1 Optical cable X1 |
I know that this is a fact-based and pragmatic community, so I am very interested in your thoughts. Is it worth thinking about a new DAC / AMP? Thank you!