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Originally Posted by jaduffy007
Hi all...
As of now, I'm planning on getting the "Serious Audiophile" rig from Headroom. The maxed out desktop amp and DAC with AKG K701s (Equinox re-cable). I will be using a Macbook Pro's optical out as my source. AIFF CD rips.
While I can completely appreciate what the most expensive gear has to offer, I would like to hit HR's "sweetspot" if it exists. By "sweetspot" I mean where you start to hit the diminishing return curve pretty hard.
So...I would really love to hear some opinions on the maxed Desktop package versus the Micro stack w/DAC. The Micro Stack package is half the price. I don't expect the Desktop system to be twice as good, but in my case, I don't want to pay twice as much for a 15% improvement either.
I know it's very subjective, but any input would be appreciated.
Thanks!
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It won't be twice as good.. But the maxxed out desktop is very close to the Home amp.. From owners who tried, or had both, feel theres a noticeable improvement. But with your logic why buy the 701's since they aren't twice as good as the 501's. My 650's aren't 6 times better then my 212 pro's.. But easily worth the extra dough..