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HD650 with soundcard?

post #1 of 5
12/3/11 at 7:29pm
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Hi all I'm really a noob at this high end audio hardware thing so excuse my noobness. I've been using the HD595 for 6 years and recently just pulled the trigger on a 650. For the 595s I can get a pretty decent sound out of them from my sound card, which I gradually upgraded over the years from on-board -> audigy 1 -> audigy 2zs -> and now Xonar DX. My impression was that the soundcard can act as DAC and I just really just need an amp, to keep the cost down? I know in order to get the full benefits from the 650s I really just need to invest on some good DAC and amp, but since I'm on a budget, I don't mind only getting 80% out of these cans if that means I can save 500$. Is the Xonar good enough to drive the headphone? what amp do you guys suggest? I listen to music of all genres (classical musican myself, also hiphop dancer, yes I do both) from my computer. My budget is 200$, maybe can push a bit.. please advise, thanks guys!!


Edited by eknick - 12/3/11 at 7:32pm
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post #2 of 5
12/3/11 at 7:41pm

The Essence Stx drives the 650's ok..not perfectly. 

 

 

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post #3 of 5
12/3/11 at 7:43pm
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but what about the DX? which is better, i mean DX+amp, or just Essence STX?

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post #4 of 5
12/3/11 at 7:44pm
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I just saw my old thread from 6 years ago asking whether I should get the 595s or the 600s, hahaha, can't believe its still there

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post #5 of 5
12/3/11 at 8:02pm

Im not a hardcore gamer, but the guys recommend a soundcard if you're a gamer. A dedicated amp if you want to enjoy music. 

 

Take a look at the Fiio E9. 

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