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Wich amp/dac combo for Sennheiser HD600

post #1 of 24
5/2/10 at 7:38pm
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At the end i've decided to buy hd650, but i'm confused for the amp and dac.
My source is desktop/mp3 (lossless), i'd prefer a amp/dac combo, possibly no too expansive.
Sorry, I read old post, but i'm confused than before!!!!
Thanks in advance.
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post #2 of 24
5/2/10 at 9:44pm
How much are you looking to spend? From what I've read on my own, I'm not sure, to do the 600's justice, you'll find a DAC/Amp in combo form. I'd look more towards a DAC and an amp. Two pieces. On a side note, I really hope you don't use MP3's with those 600's..
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post #3 of 24
5/2/10 at 10:19pm
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Originally Posted by J.Pocalypse View Post
On a side note, I really hope you don't use MP3's with those 600's..
Is the difference between V0 MP3s and FLACs big enough to say that MP3s aren't good enough for the HD600s? I have FLACs ripped from vinyl for my favorite albums, but most of my 3500 songs are V0 MP3s because I can't tell the difference unless I compare the two files side by side, and FLACs would take up too much space on my iPhone and too much ratio on What.CD.
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post #4 of 24
5/2/10 at 10:25pm
I suppose it's subjective and depending on the listener. Perhaps I shouldn't have said anything. Sorry if I seemed like a prick just then. Not sure if you knew or not, but Apple products can't read .flac files. .alac or .aiff's would be required. Just sayin'..
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post #5 of 24
5/2/10 at 10:54pm
how much do you want to spend
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post #6 of 24
5/2/10 at 11:53pm
You can find a well-performing DAC/AMP or soundcard/amp for about 200$. Less if you already have a source and only need a headphone amp, like a CMoy.

Probably the best bang for the buck can be found in the eBay - home audio system, home speakers and bose speakers items on eBay.com. Find IT on eBay.
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post #7 of 24
5/3/10 at 1:18pm
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Wich amp/dac combo for Sennheiser HD600

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how much do you want to spend
My budget is max $450.
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post #8 of 24
5/3/10 at 2:43pm
Little Dot MkIII
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post #9 of 24
5/3/10 at 4:45pm
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Originally Posted by Teerdz View Post
Little Dot MkIII
mixed in with a uDAC or a Musiland Monitor 02 US and you are officially set[until upgraditis comes back]
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post #10 of 24
5/3/10 at 6:04pm
As an answer to your question, I'd say: earmax pro. I have never heard an amp that sounded like this one.
But the earmax has no dac in it. I have the Musical Fidelity X-Can that comes with a dac. But although the amp is a good one the dac is not. Musical Fidelitys v-dac is terrific and cheap. Combined with am amp thats not within your budget any more.

But - if you wait long enough, this thread will just become a collection of an arbitrary sample of amps and dacs that people happen to like.

The only solution that I can really recommend is, put your Senns and your favorite albums into your bag, find hifi dealers that let you listen to their amps, or (better) order amps from the internet with a return option. And listen.... It'll be fun too.
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post #11 of 24
5/3/10 at 7:11pm
what is wrong with Solid State Amp you guys only promote Tube Amps
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post #12 of 24
5/3/10 at 8:10pm
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Wich amp/dac combo for Sennheiser HD600

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Originally Posted by Teerdz View Post
Little Dot MkIII
No usb is a problem?
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post #13 of 24
5/3/10 at 8:59pm
Audio gd FUN
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post #14 of 24
5/4/10 at 11:02am
hi sorry for hjack the thread but im also looking for a amp/dac combo for my hd600
is the any small/medium size combo ? my desk dont have enough space for big amp like zero dac .
my budget is around 200-300
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post #15 of 24
5/4/10 at 1:08pm
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Originally Posted by sterob View Post
hi sorry for hjack the thread but im also looking for a amp/dac combo for my hd600
is the any small/medium size combo ? my desk dont have enough space for big amp like zero dac .
my budget is around 200-300
If you read the post and search a bit. Little Dot MKIII is 199 dollars. And the Nuforce uDac is 99 dollars. 300$ + 30-50 for delivery.
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