Hi,
So I've been enjoying my Grado SR-60s and Shure SE-210s for about 2.5 years and thought the sound was awesome. About a week or two ago I read about the Total Bithead. After reading some reviews and realizing I could use a new hobby and some new toys, I bought the Bithead off of eBay (from a Head-fi member who referred me.) When I realized the sound was already a bit better, I figured (and the seller told me) better headphones would make better use of the bithead. I did some reading, looked through threads, considered my wallet and decided on the AKG K601s since I (1) liked the looks and colors more than other brands (2) realized I wouldn't be able to tell the minor differences between these and other more expensive models because of my equipment.
Now, I'm really enjoying the headphones but thinking it's the bithead that is holding me back. I've read through the threads, looked at pictures, and considered everything but I'm hoping some member here can weigh in and help me out.
Basically, while I don't doubt moving from the Bithead to like an iBasso D2 Boa or Pico would help, would the difference using my 601s and playing Apple Lossless files off my computer be noticeable? I'm tempted to just pull the trigger and get in line for a Pico but would really like knowing whether even an iBasso would be worth it?
I really appreciate everyone's help and have really been enjoying this new hobby and the site.
ALSO, I forgot to add, I'm looking for a portable with DAC.
So I've been enjoying my Grado SR-60s and Shure SE-210s for about 2.5 years and thought the sound was awesome. About a week or two ago I read about the Total Bithead. After reading some reviews and realizing I could use a new hobby and some new toys, I bought the Bithead off of eBay (from a Head-fi member who referred me.) When I realized the sound was already a bit better, I figured (and the seller told me) better headphones would make better use of the bithead. I did some reading, looked through threads, considered my wallet and decided on the AKG K601s since I (1) liked the looks and colors more than other brands (2) realized I wouldn't be able to tell the minor differences between these and other more expensive models because of my equipment.
Now, I'm really enjoying the headphones but thinking it's the bithead that is holding me back. I've read through the threads, looked at pictures, and considered everything but I'm hoping some member here can weigh in and help me out.
Basically, while I don't doubt moving from the Bithead to like an iBasso D2 Boa or Pico would help, would the difference using my 601s and playing Apple Lossless files off my computer be noticeable? I'm tempted to just pull the trigger and get in line for a Pico but would really like knowing whether even an iBasso would be worth it?
I really appreciate everyone's help and have really been enjoying this new hobby and the site.
ALSO, I forgot to add, I'm looking for a portable with DAC.
