greenwoodwoo
New Head-Fier
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Greetings everyone!
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I'm a long time reader, first time poster. Right now, as I'm sitting at home, I'm listening to some Eric Dolphy (Jazz, for those who don't know) through my father's setup of an Aragon 24k preamp into an Aragon 4004 power amp, into two Harbeth Acoustics speakers (sorry, don't know the model). My primary sources alternate between my 2009 Mac Book Pro and a 60GB iPod classic. I have owned a pair of Sennheiser HD-280s for 3-4 years now, and although I quite like them, I am probably going to get a pair of AKG K701s by the end of the month.
Here is my dilemna: Next year I'll be going off to school in some faraway land where I will have none of my father's listening setup. I would still like to be able to enjoy my lossless music files properly, which is why I am considering the K701s for a set of good quality cans. I don't really have a set budget, but a Pico or an Apogee Duet would be as much as I'm willing to spend on a DAC/headphone amp combo. I will not require any of the Duet's recording or ADC capabilities. In the future, I will purchase a Heed Canamp to power my headphones, and will be using the DAC/amp combo as a DAC only, which is why I am placing emphasis on the device's function as a DAC.
Here's a quick recap:
Thanks!
PS: I apologize if anyone found the thread less exciting than the title seemed, I am a master of deception.
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I'm a long time reader, first time poster. Right now, as I'm sitting at home, I'm listening to some Eric Dolphy (Jazz, for those who don't know) through my father's setup of an Aragon 24k preamp into an Aragon 4004 power amp, into two Harbeth Acoustics speakers (sorry, don't know the model). My primary sources alternate between my 2009 Mac Book Pro and a 60GB iPod classic. I have owned a pair of Sennheiser HD-280s for 3-4 years now, and although I quite like them, I am probably going to get a pair of AKG K701s by the end of the month.
Here is my dilemna: Next year I'll be going off to school in some faraway land where I will have none of my father's listening setup. I would still like to be able to enjoy my lossless music files properly, which is why I am considering the K701s for a set of good quality cans. I don't really have a set budget, but a Pico or an Apogee Duet would be as much as I'm willing to spend on a DAC/headphone amp combo. I will not require any of the Duet's recording or ADC capabilities. In the future, I will purchase a Heed Canamp to power my headphones, and will be using the DAC/amp combo as a DAC only, which is why I am placing emphasis on the device's function as a DAC.
Here's a quick recap:
- Looking for a DAC/headphone amp combo, to be used solely as a DAC later on
- Primary source will be a MBP with an audio output (and occasionally an iPod classic, although I much the prefer the iTunes library on my Mac)
- Budget: ~$450 USD
- Does not need to be portable
- Will power the following setup at home:
- Aragon 24k Preamp
- Aragon 4004 Power Amp
- Harbeth Acoustic Speakers
- Will power the following headphones setup:
- AKG K701
- Heed Canamp (God willing)
Thanks!
PS: I apologize if anyone found the thread less exciting than the title seemed, I am a master of deception.