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Xonar Essence Amp vs Nuforce HDP

post #1 of 7
3/2/11 at 2:52am
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I am currently enjoying music through the AKG501 driven by the Xonar Essence STX integrated amp with LME49720NA opamps. I like the sound I'm getting but I think it lacks a little bit of refinement especially in the mid range. My main musical genres are classical music and opera. I am thinking about upgrading to a Nuforce HDP. Do you think I would get a major improvement in sound quality and power ?

Thanks in advance to everybody.

 

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post #2 of 7
3/2/11 at 3:28pm

why dont you consider akg 701 or 702 with the hdp price, your xonar will drive it fine and u will hear alot more benefits than from just upgrading from xonar to hdp

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post #3 of 7
3/2/11 at 3:54pm
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I'm quite happy with my akg 501. I think they're perfect for classical music. However you are right, the lower impedance of the 701s make them easier to drive. I'll think about it. Thanks for your advice.

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post #4 of 7
3/2/11 at 5:52pm

i always like to think an amp allows your headphones to perform at its best so not pt having a hdp driving ur 501 if better sound is what your looking for, i think you should have a listen to 701 or 702's and compare

 

you might also want to consider hd 650s which is known to be good for classical

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post #5 of 7
3/22/11 at 7:29am
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matchuk28,

I followed your advice and bought a pair of AKG 701. They are really amazing! I've never heard such a realistic sound, especially with strings and piano. The improvement over the AKG 501s is impressive. The midrange is very similar but the bass and the highs are really great. 

Thanks a lot.

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post #6 of 7
3/26/11 at 7:48am

 

 

This is on of the most satisfying threads I have read for a while!

 

5 posts to audio joy!

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Cheers!

 

 

 

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post #7 of 7
3/26/11 at 3:14pm
Don't forget to burn them in. They take quite a while!
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