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bbisset
48
Jul 15, 2017
How does this compare to the Schiit Jotunheim at the same price? I've read really good things about both the Schiit DAC/Amp and the Grace Design m9XX... but if one could only have one... My current cans are the HD650s and Philips SHP9500S. Thoughts? Currently using a Nu Force uDAC5 which I am happy with, but need another DAC for a 2nd location.
kxrider85
100
Jul 17, 2017
bbissetThe Jotunheim is a really, really good value, especially considering it has a balanced headphone input. While this DAC/Amp is pretty good, I don't think it beats the Jotunheim in overall value
bbisset
48
Jul 17, 2017
kxrider85Awesome. Thank-you for your thoughts.
johnq1118
24
Jul 17, 2017
bbissetI got both cans, and it drive them fine, i also have a polar he500 and it drives it well to, never have to go over 85.
b3wannabe
37
Jul 17, 2017
bbissetThe Jot is bigger/heavier; has more power, has balanced capability and sounds a bit bright to my ears (glare).
The Grace is smaller, doesn't have balanced capability, and less power, but sounds better and smoother to my ears.
In my case I put the Jot in the closet for now. If you need more power than the Grace and don't want/need the balanced connection, you might consider the iDSD Micro-iCan Black Label - it's pretty dope for listening fun.
Lambo
19
Jul 17, 2017
bbissetWould you recommend the uDAC5? I am thinking of getting it, but there seem to be a few people saying it's not good over at the drop page.
bbisset
48
Jul 17, 2017
LamboI like it, but I don't have much (yet) to compare against. This article was why I bought the uDAC5: https://www.themasterswitch.com/review-optoma-udac5 from here: https://www.themasterswitch.com/best-dacs#Picks
ra990
14
Jul 18, 2017
b3wannabeYes, definitely check out the iFi iDSD Black Label, it's frequently on sale from $379 at Adorama. It's a pretty great dac/amp with a ton of features and plenty of power. I use it with my HD800S along with the m9xx, they're both great, but the iFi can get really loud whereas the m9xx get just loud enough for anything I need.
Lambo
19
Jul 25, 2017
ra990How frequently is it on sale?
Panzer17
85
Jul 26, 2017
bbissetI'd heard good things about the Grace Design, but with those specs there is no way it can properly amp an HD650.
I think you are better off with the Jot.
ra990
14
Jul 26, 2017
LamboIt was on sale recently, might still be! Search for the link on the slick deals forum. I'd post it, but I'm on my phone right now.
Lambo
19
Jul 26, 2017
ra990thanks
b3wannabe
37
Jul 26, 2017
LamboSale is over (for now) but here's the link: https://www.adorama.com/ifmicridsdbl.html?sdtid=10293720&emailprice=t
They have a "sale alert" function you can click, presumably to send you a notice when/if the sale comes back. I've seen the sale, briefly each time, like for a couple days only, about three times the last 2-3 months.
jefe32
149
Jul 31, 2017
LamboTwice this year alone.
stevez32
16
Aug 5, 2017
Lambo BuyDig.com has iFi Micro iDSD Black Label USB DAC and Headphone Amplifier on sale for $549 - $170 w/ coupon code c117744736 = $379. Shipping is free
jefe32
149
Aug 5, 2017
stevez32Yep. Great deal!
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