Howdy, I recently got my first real pair of headphones (m50s) for Christmas, and while they're a welcomed changed for my previous IEMs, I've been worried about an untapped potential I'm not hearing. While I understand some are weary on (possibly expensive) amping ATH-m50s, I do intend to buy more, or at least an open headphone in the future.
In fact, I've been debating on whether to return the m50s for Denon d2000/d5000. Also contemplating k701 in the future.
I spend about 3/4 listening at home and 1/4 on the go with an ipod classic, so thats where the option of portability comes from.
I have an HT Omega Claro+ soundcard (DAC is AK4396VF, clueless if that's good or not, but after trying the on-board sound and the card, I couldn't recognize much of a difference besides that the card's driver was better.)
I want to make sure I'm getting an accurate representation on my current m50s sound though before I decide to find other headphones. (I wish I could describe what I prefer/what I'm hearing but I'm turrible with sound lingo :[ )
In short, can anyone recommend an amp to get started on, considering the possibility of future purchases? Or a DAC/amp if my current DAC isn't up to snuff. Budget is $400 MAX but I'm hoping to spend less.
Edited by cremekais - 12/27/10 at 9:02pm
In fact, I've been debating on whether to return the m50s for Denon d2000/d5000. Also contemplating k701 in the future.
I spend about 3/4 listening at home and 1/4 on the go with an ipod classic, so thats where the option of portability comes from.
I have an HT Omega Claro+ soundcard (DAC is AK4396VF, clueless if that's good or not, but after trying the on-board sound and the card, I couldn't recognize much of a difference besides that the card's driver was better.)
I want to make sure I'm getting an accurate representation on my current m50s sound though before I decide to find other headphones. (I wish I could describe what I prefer/what I'm hearing but I'm turrible with sound lingo :[ )
In short, can anyone recommend an amp to get started on, considering the possibility of future purchases? Or a DAC/amp if my current DAC isn't up to snuff. Budget is $400 MAX but I'm hoping to spend less.
Edited by cremekais - 12/27/10 at 9:02pm
