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Pairing AKG Q701 with Arcam rPac
I can't speak for how well the Q701s pair with the Arcam rPac, but I just replaced my Fiio E17 with the Arcam rPac (the E17 just stopped working and was returned!), and though it's only been a few hours, I am pleased with how the rPac pairs with my AKG K550s. Granted, the impedence on the K550...- CheekyMonkey
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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DAC/Amp upgrade suggestions re: AKG K550
Thanks KT66 - so the Fiio e17 goes for £99, the Arcam rPac £149 and the Graham Slee Voyager is about £192. It looks like its coming down to the Voyager or the rPac. By the way, is a DAC recommended for use with the Voyager? Maybe I could use by Fiio E7 as a DAC and the Voyager as amp?- CheekyMonkey
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- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
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DAC/Amp upgrade suggestions re: AKG K550
Bueller?- CheekyMonkey
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- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
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DAC/Amp upgrade suggestions re: AKG K550
Quick update - I have purchased the AKG K550s, as I was in need of a good set of closed headphones to listen to at night without waking the family! I currently have a Fiio E7 amp/dac--would anyone recommend upgrading to the Fiio E17 or Arcam rPac for getting more out of the K550s (or any other...- CheekyMonkey
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- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
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DAC/Amp upgrade suggestions re: AKG K550
Hi all, [Update: so I have purchased a pair of AKG K550s and currently have it paired to the Fiio E7, and so far am enjoying the sound. I've read the E7 is a decent amp but there are better amps to pair to the K550s. Is the Arcam rPac considered a solid match? Any other recommendations...- CheekyMonkey
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Denon AH-D2000 - recommend "next step" DAC/AMP?
Never mind - purchased the FiiO E7 and answered my own question - no contest, the E7 is an immediate improvement, in bass control alone. Will burn in for the next 48 hours and update my impressions.- CheekyMonkey
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Denon AH-D2000 - recommend "next step" DAC/AMP?
Well, would the FiiO E7 be considered an improvement over the Nuforce Icon Mobile. How would you characterize the sound of the D2000s afterwards?- CheekyMonkey
- Post #7
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Denon AH-D2000 - recommend "next step" DAC/AMP?
morph 2k4 - Odd, a number of head-fi'ers recommended a brighter sound amp from Nuforce (like the Icon Mobile or higher) as a good match with Denon D2000s recessed mids, which seems to have been borne out in practice (from what I can tell, anyway). Fiio E7 is supposed to make it too bassy, but...- CheekyMonkey
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Denon AH-D2000 - recommend "next step" DAC/AMP?
Bump for some thoughts.- CheekyMonkey
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Denon AH-D2000 - recommend "next step" DAC/AMP?
Hi all I currently have a Denon D2000 setup connected to a Nuforce Icon Mobile DAC/AMP (connected to my Macbook Pro via USB), which has provided a measurable improvement in performance. While I plan on getting wood cups and the Marklmod in the near future, I was wondering if forum members...- CheekyMonkey
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Amp/Dac for Denon AH-D2000 (now with initial thoughts!)
Wood cups recommended? Bueller? ;)- CheekyMonkey
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- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
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Amp/Dac for Denon AH-D2000 (now with initial thoughts!)
Now that I have paired the Denon d2000s with the Nuforce Icon Mobile (with close to 100 hours of use), I feel like I can make a few observations. I have set the gain to (+) for "full-size headphones", with the volume at about 50 - 60% (depending on the song). All songs are iTunes downloads...- CheekyMonkey
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- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
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Amp/Dac for Denon AH-D2000 (now with initial thoughts!)
Thanks soundeffect, I agree with the above and good to know the E7 is a good option. I've burned the Denons in for about 15 hours now, but am sure an amp/dac would do wonders for it. Between the Fiio E7 and the Nuforce Icon/Icon Mobile, the consensus seems to be that the Nuforce's brighter...- CheekyMonkey
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- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
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Amp/Dac for Denon AH-D2000 (now with initial thoughts!)
One other question before I decide...I have heard good things about the NuForce Icon but did a search and did not find anything about how well it interacted with the Denon D2000? Would it be considered a noticeable improvement, or am I better saving my money and going with the Icon Mobile (or...- CheekyMonkey
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Amp/Dac for Denon AH-D2000 (now with initial thoughts!)
Excellent. Looks like the Nuforce Icon Mobile matches well with D2000's low-end...unless anyone else has another recommendation? Many thanks!- CheekyMonkey
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- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
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Amp/Dac for Denon AH-D2000 (now with initial thoughts!)
Morning all, Just purchased a Denon AH-D2000, primarily for use with my Macbook Pro and am currently using it directly with the headphone output on the notebook. While I am pleased with the Denon's performance in general, I am also understanding how it needs to be amped to get the best out...- CheekyMonkey
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- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
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Image X10 praise.
Funny thing, I tried every set of tips for the Custom 2, and it was the odd looking double flanges that sealed the best. Good bass and soundstage. Amy, I just purchased a set of X5s and am hoping the soundstage is on par (or close) with what I've heard about the X10!- CheekyMonkey
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Recommendations - Upgrading from Klipsch Custom-2s
Given the prices, I'm now inclined towards the Klipsch range (X5, X10 or Custom 3). I'm leaning towards the X5 because I hear that it has the most balanced sound AND comes with a very good soundstage. Last question: does anyone know if the bass is an improvement on the Custom 2? (I'm not a...- CheekyMonkey
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- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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Recommendations - Upgrading from Klipsch Custom-2s
Interesting take on the Custom 3s vs. X10s. I guess it comes down comfort vs. ultimate sound quality. As much as I enjoy bass, most of the music I listen to tends to be hard/soft rock, acoustic, pop. It's more important to me that the earphones not muddle the hard guitar riffs on a Snow Patrol...- CheekyMonkey
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Recommendations - Upgrading from Klipsch Custom-2s
Hey all, First time poster and unrepentant audiophile! I am a previous owner of the Jays Q-Jays (which are terrific but a bit too much like studio monitors) and a new owner of the Klipsch Custom-2s. I purchased the latter because (1) I need a pair of earphones for the gym that were less...- CheekyMonkey
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- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors