What would be a good portable Dac/Amp to use with my HD6xx and Sony Xperia 1 V cell phone?
I am new to this hobby. I purchased a HD6XX and plan to use it with my Sony Xperia 1 V cell phone, that has a 3.5mm jack. I was wondering if I needed a portable dac/amp or just a portable amp and if so what would one recommend? Any assistance one could provide, would be greatly appreciated. Kind regards, Haz
Mar 7, 2024
http://www.soundperfectionreviews.com/2017/07/review-topping-d30-dac-and-a30.html
But if you want a tldr. Once you remove the PCB from the casing the op amps are pretty easy to find as they are the only electronic part you can remove by hand. You replace it with the op amps found here and follow their guide: https://www.bursonaudio.com/products/supreme-sound-opamp-v5i/ after that it should be good to go
I like the LME49720 op-amps, but they are quite neutral and detailed with good sparkle,
The OPA2227 is lusher and a bit warmer.
AD8620 will need to be bought with an apadtor but is also an excellent op-amp with a very detailed sound, good soundstage and good sparkle.
IMO best to stick to true neutral in amp/dac and rely on the end of the chain(speakers/headphones) and/or EQ to color sound to your liking.