Would this be better than an NFB 11.28? Or is it worth it to go balanced with this setup with the HD6XX on the way. Can't decide what DAC/AMP combo to get for the HD6XX.
c0ldI recently bought a new NFB 11.28, and use it with My Senn 650. I have to say it is an amazing dac/amp combo. I do have the Jot dac, and it also sweet to my ears. I found no difference in sound quality between both. and I was using the xlr out to my senn's. the NFB is only 345 shipped, but I dropped 500 on the Jot,. I think that the NFB is much better value, and it offers clean, sound and powerful amp, and I also use it as a preamp to my Darkvoice and it sounds really good. .
c0ldPeople typically go for DIY bottlehead + crack for 650s (or 600s). See if you can fit it in your budget. I have the single ended HPA-3u+ unit and I don't think it pairs well with the 650. It makes the 650 sound analytical and thin and the highs sound a little weird to me. Works great with my HE560s though. If the 6xx is the only pair of headphones you're going to use for sometime it's better to pick bottlehead (apparently).