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kenjie531
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May 10, 2018
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Will Fiio E10k pair well with this??? If not please recommended a dac/amp combo under $150. Thank you!!
Chiropractor
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May 11, 2018
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kenjie531I was wondering about the same thing. What I hear from others is that while e10k may be able to power them, they can't bring them to their full potential. I recently purchased Schiit Vali 2 to tame the highs. I'm going to use e10k as a dac.
Heefty
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May 15, 2018
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kenjie531E10K can output 200mW @ 32Ohm.
These need around 1.4W (7x the power) @ 35Ohm.
That means don't turn the volume up or you'll get a clip-fest and HE4XX doesn't sound good quiet. I don't call that a good match, but YMMV.
These need around 1.4W (7x the power) @ 35Ohm.
That means don't turn the volume up or you'll get a clip-fest and HE4XX doesn't sound good quiet. I don't call that a good match, but YMMV.
Heefty
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May 21, 2018
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kenjie531I can't recommend anything in that price range from personal experience. I have seen good reviews on the FX Audio DAC-X6 which should get you close to where you want to be for HE4XX. It will get you up to ~119dBpeak SPL.
Another option is to keep your E10K and for its DAC and drive a better amp with it. If you go that route, O2 is good (that's what I typically use with mine) if a little sterile. Magni3 is supposed to be very good as well, and has the added benefit of doing much better with high impedance cans like HD650/HD6XX etc.
Another option is to keep your E10K and for its DAC and drive a better amp with it. If you go that route, O2 is good (that's what I typically use with mine) if a little sterile. Magni3 is supposed to be very good as well, and has the added benefit of doing much better with high impedance cans like HD650/HD6XX etc.
Heefty
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May 21, 2018
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ChiropractorVali2 costs $50 more and can't source the same current as Magni3. Magni3 will give 4xx some overhead. Vali2 won't.
Either way you're into the realm of arguing subjective differences though.
Either way you're into the realm of arguing subjective differences though.
kenjie531
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May 24, 2018
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Heeftyi think i might go with the O2+SDAC when it drops. Thanks for the input
A community member
Jun 2, 2018
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HeeftyBoth the Vali 2 and the Magni sound like dung IMO. Loud and powerful, yes. But constrained sounding and poor texture across the board. Do yourself a favor and spend a few more bucks and get the Massdrop Cavalli CTH. It is infinitely better. If you have anything for ears, you'll be blown away by the difference.
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Jun 3, 2018
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VBarI haven't heard the A50 but I love love love the CTH.
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