AMP/DAC for LCD-2

The schiit stuff would be fine, opinions with the LCD-2 are mixed tho. What about a 2 on 1 unit, like the 160Ds? 

Mjolnir + Bifrost

Hi Bclark,

You may want to take a look into the DACmini, our desktop DAC/amp. I use LCD 2's here at the office for testing purposes and they sound excellent together.

Here is what one head-fier said:

"I'm finding the CEntrance DACmini is a very good choice for the LCD-2, and it's become my favorite amp to pair with the LCD-2 so far." -Headphoneaddict

Let me know if you have any questions.

-Kenny

I've used both, and this is what i think:

DACmini: Accurate, flat response

160Ds: Articulate bass, warm sounding

I have never listened much to Schiit products but i would generally have to agree with fabio on his answers.

I would also agree with Fabio. I have the same opinnion on the dacmini verses the Buron 160ds. I enjot the dacmini lcd2 combo.

Both amps are outstanding with the LCD-2, it comes to personal preference the kind of sound you like. 

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Originally Posted by bclark8923 

Hello All,

 

I'm planning on picking up an LCD-2 soon but was wondering what would a good AMP/DAC Combo be for it <$1000.  I currently have the Schiit Magni/Modi but heard that may not be enough to power it.

Would Bifrost/Asgard, Valhalla or Lyr be a good match? Or would you reccommend something else in this price range?

I have the Bifrost/Asgard with the LCD 2.2. It is an outstanding combo. I have heard that the Asgard 2 is even better and I am planning to research that model. 

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Originally Posted by Ksef10 

Hi Bclark,

 

You may want to take a look into the DACmini, our desktop DAC/amp. I use LCD 2's here at the office for testing purposes and they sound excellent together.

 

Here is what one head-fier said:

"I'm finding the CEntrance DACmini is a very good choice for the LCD-2, and it's become my favorite amp to pair with the LCD-2 so far." -Headphoneaddict

 

Let me know if you have any questions.

 

-Kenny

Kenny, I'm intrigued. I'm no electrical engineer but how would you differentiate the Dacmini from the Schiit Mjolnir or the Burson Soloist ?

Thanks

I have listened to the lcd2 with the lyr and bifrost and found it to be outstanding. The Asgard to will save you a good bit of money and should drive them well also.