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DAC/Amp that would sound great with my hd650s, at or under $300

post #1 of 20
12/3/11 at 8:54pm
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To be clear I want an all in one DAC/amp. NOT two seperate devices. I do not have a problem with buying used. So far I have been looking at the Yulong D100 and some audiogd models.

 

Thanks for your suggestions!

 

-Ian

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post #2 of 20
12/5/11 at 10:53pm

Could try Mini-i DAC as well. You can get one for around 300 if you catch the sale at tamaudio.

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post #3 of 20
12/5/11 at 10:55pm

Although from my own experience I think 650 deserves better equipments, and you would do better to build a full system with dedicated source/DAC+amp.

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post #4 of 20
12/6/11 at 3:43pm
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Originally Posted by Philharmoniker View Post

Although from my own experience I think 650 deserves better equipments, and you would do better to build a full system with dedicated source/DAC+amp.


Could you give me some names of good dedicated source/dac+amp combinations for around $450 then? Thanks!

 

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post #5 of 20
12/6/11 at 8:13pm

DAC $180 - Audinst HUD-MX1
Amp $240 - Schiit Asgard

 

This thread reviews both the Audinst and Schiit through the HD650's.

 

http://www.head-fi.org/t/510014/my-new-audinst-hud-mx1-unboxing-warning-tons-of-pics-includes-schiit-asgard

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post #6 of 20
12/6/11 at 8:27pm
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Seems like a killer setup. Just wondering, do you personally own this setup? Thanks for the great suggestion!

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post #7 of 20
12/6/11 at 10:12pm

I have the Audinst and the Asgard, but not the HD 650's. I plan on upgrading to the 650's when I feel the time is right.

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post #8 of 20
12/6/11 at 10:18pm
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Great, I like it better when I get suggestions from people who actually have the hardware they are suggesting. Thanks again, I will almost definitely be purchasing this setup as soon as I can!

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post #9 of 20
12/7/11 at 1:00am

Yes, I like that too; it puts more assurance into the decision, and in turn, makes you feel better about it.

 

Good luck with the set up, I hope you get the same enjoyment as I have!

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post #10 of 20
12/7/11 at 2:09pm

Maverick A1 or a Nuforce HDP used, HDP is quite bright and will balance the sound on the HD650 a bit.

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post #11 of 20
12/7/11 at 6:17pm

How does the amp / dac setup mentioned here compare to a PreSonus central station?


Edited by Gojo - 12/7/11 at 6:28pm
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post #12 of 20
12/7/11 at 7:36pm

Okay, I haven't posted here in years but I have been browsing since I just made my first headphone purchase in quite a while.

 

I have 650s and a Benchmark Dac1, first generation, bought in 2003ish. I couldn't be happier. It looks like you can score a Dac1 close to your budget, used but it would be first gen and no USB which may be a deal breaker. 

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post #13 of 20
12/7/11 at 7:46pm
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Originally Posted by remilard View Post

Okay, I haven't posted here in years but I have been browsing since I just made my first headphone purchase in quite a while.

 

I have 650s and a Benchmark Dac1, first generation, bought in 2003ish. I couldn't be happier. It looks like you can score a Dac1 close to your budget, used but it would be first gen and no USB which may be a deal breaker. 


Is the Dac1 a DAC/amp? Otherwise I would be spending too much on a DAC alone. I need to keep it under $450 for the dac and amp.

 

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post #14 of 20
12/7/11 at 9:06pm

The Dac1 is a Dac + preamp + dual output (not balanced, two individual outputs) headphone amp. The headphone amp section was voiced for the 650. If you can track down the Stereophile review of the Dac1 I believe Atkinson performed it and mentioned listening to it specifically with the 650.

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post #15 of 20
12/7/11 at 9:09pm

I wasn't aware the DAC1 was "voiced" for anything but a neutral signal.

 

It's a very good piece of equipment. It's similar to the Yulong D100 you were considering, with better build quality.

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