Topspin70
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Thx Priaptor,
I am a borderline basshead but want to have quality and enjoy the bass slam and rumble without sacrificing mids or highs.
I am looking at SE or Pro as my end game amp for Th900 MK2 and JVC HP Dx1000 phones for having ability to tune bass to my liking without having to tinker with EQ. My old Fiio E07K does a good job with ability to boost bass with +5 setting and looking to replace it with a better amp having similar tone control abilities.
From power perspective SE is more than enough for my needs, is sort of portable and fits the price bracket but want to find out how much difference xbass tuning variance exists with Pro so that I can see which route to go.
I had the SE here for an extended trial. There is no comparison between the two units, IMHO. I have a Cavalli Liquid Carbon here until my Gold arrives and thought the LC was a much better sounding amp than the SE (for brevity I will leave out all the sonic verbiage). The PRO is extremely good. I was truly not expecting it to be this good (actually hoping). I recognize iFi has always made excellent products when weighed against price versus the competition but I was very leery about their ability to jump to the "high end". While I get the price differential, this could easily be a person's endgame purchase as it is that good, will meet all your future needs should you decide to move in a different direction including electrostatics with their add on module. It is incredibly flexible, built like a tank with a sound to die for. It will bring out the best of your cans. It really is a huge step up from the SE. It gets my highest praise and despite it's price I think it is a bargain.
Ditto wasupdog. Please give us sonic verbiage. In what way is it better than SE and LC?