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Mark_M
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Dec 31, 2017
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TrilobitesWhat about a DAC as well? The Magni is just an amp. Right now I have the Micca Origen+ DAC/Amp combo.
exxr
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Jan 2, 2018
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Mark_MThe Fulla is fine but could do with more oomph for these cans (same as the Micca). They need decent output voltage to sound nice. The Magni would qualify as suggested and I personally wouldn't bother with a DAC.
Edit: I really like the DAC in my iPhone 5, it puts a clean crisp sound into my amp.
Edit: I really like the DAC in my iPhone 5, it puts a clean crisp sound into my amp.
exxr
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Jan 2, 2018
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Mark_MI think Apple stuff is good for audio, can't speak for the macbook as I don't own one but the iPhone is great, see http://www.kenrockwell.com/apple/iphone-5/audio-quality.htm
Mark_M
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Jan 2, 2018
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exxrI do have an iPhone 6S but not all my music is on it. Not even close. I'm still considerbig the Schiit stack. Seems to be a good option. I got the Micca Origen+ based on Zeos review. He seemed to think it was pretty good plus I liked the features of switching inputs without disconnecting anything.
exxr
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Jan 2, 2018
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Mark_MWell just doing a quick google it seems the macbook DAC should be good provided the output isn't noisy (some people reporting this). Of course you could always buy the stack and do a direct comparison.
Main thing is get the amp to supply the cans with the voltage they need to work properly or they won't sound right.
Main thing is get the amp to supply the cans with the voltage they need to work properly or they won't sound right.
Oakbing
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Jan 3, 2018
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Mark_MJust get a Jotunheim with the balanced DAC module, you'll be set for most of the headphones out there whatever else you end up buying. Invest in a 4 pin cable too if you into that balanced stuff, but personally I think SE is fine too just get an adapter.
In terms of a better DAC if you want to spend more money look into the Modi 2 U or Multibits if you are okay with leaving your DAC on forever, those should be okay options to get along with the Jot.
Or you can get a Chord Mojo but eh.
In terms of a better DAC if you want to spend more money look into the Modi 2 U or Multibits if you are okay with leaving your DAC on forever, those should be okay options to get along with the Jot.
Or you can get a Chord Mojo but eh.
Mark_M
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Jan 3, 2018
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exxrHmm well this is what I have now. https://www.miccatron.com/micca-origen-usb-audio-dac-and-preamp-2/ .... The Schiit Stack I assume would be better?
exxr
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Jan 3, 2018
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Mark_MYeah, what I saying before these USB powered amp/dac combos tend to be lacking oomph to drive the Senns. They're OK...but probably not ideal. It will certainly be loud enough but not be able to reproduce high dynamic range recordings properly. It depends on the music and also how loud you like it but yeah, the stack would be better.
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