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Gdmax
49
Oct 15, 2017
Hi guys, Do you think i can use car amp Pioneer GM-X354 to boost this headphones ?
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Cokeman
1971
Oct 15, 2017
GdmaxThat looks sketchy, and that’s a speaker Amp, different from a headphone Amp and you could literally blow these up with that.
Gdmax
49
Oct 15, 2017
CokemanThanks, so what is best Dac for me to choose, so many of them, mainly for music and recording piano playing, and some computer games for my son.
E111
192
Oct 15, 2017
GdmaxDepends on your price range, for budget I'd get a Magni 3 Modi 2 for $199, for more I'd get a Jotunheim with DAC $499 or NFB-11 $330-350, even more I'd get the Jotunheim with the Modi 2 Multibit DAC...
Cokeman
1971
Oct 15, 2017
GdmaxYep ^^ Magni 3 and Modi 2 is the best budget option.
trog69
36
Oct 15, 2017
CokemanFunny, 'cause I was all set to grab the Asgard amp today, until I happened to see this drop and got in just before it ended.
tessierpg
Oct 15, 2017
GdmaxYour idea makes no sense. Sorry to say it like this.
Gdmax
49
Oct 15, 2017
tessierpgI am new to the high end headphpnes, so i am a bit confusd from all the data around me. At first maybe i'll use my Yamaha RX-V800 amp till i get figure out the DAC thing
JamieNZ
41
Oct 15, 2017
GdmaxYour car amp is designed to drive 2 to 8 Ohm speakers, not 300 Ohm Headphones. Sure it might drive them but I doubt it is going to sound all that great. Plus you would still need a pre-amp for volume control. You would be better off just getting a headphone amp.
JamieNZ
41
Oct 15, 2017
GdmaxYour Yamaha amp is a good place to start as it has a built in DAC.
Gdmax
49
Oct 18, 2017
JamieNZI am using it, and it's ok with the AKG m220 But i don't like this amp too much since it luck the low bass frequency boosts, or maybe it is just my AKG m220 that don't deliver that
JamieNZ
41
Oct 18, 2017
GdmaxI also have a a pair of M220's. My setup is a Shanling M1 connected to Schiit Magni 3. Provided both the M1 and Magni are in high gain mode it drives the AKGs pretty well. I have only just received the Magni (as in yesterday) but so far I'm pleased with the setup. I also have a Yamaha RX-V677receiver for my Home Theatre system and turntable . I have spent a few hours listening to vinyl on it through the AKGs and it sounded pretty good to my non-audiophile ears. I have it to set to 2 Channel Stereo with no EQ presets. My receiver doesn't have a phono stage so I have a Schiit Marni pre-amp. If you live in the USA you can't really go past Schiit for good low priced gear, especially as it comes with a two year warranty. Outside of the US shipping is a bit pricey (I paid $35 US to have it shipped to New Zealand) but still worth it IMO. I got the Magni 3 for the HE4XX which I ordered through Massdrop (waiting, waiting). I don't have the HD6XX's.
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