[syro]

Hi, I'm new here and I'm new to Dacs. I'm interested in getting the uDac-2 as my first. I listen to a wide range of music from classical, progressive rock, jazz, electronic, metal, folk, etc. What headphones (range from $100-200) do you recommend that I get with the uDac-2?

 

[TheWuss]

i've only heard the first gen. udac.
and have heard it with several cans.
 
my buddy at work has the akg k141 and udac, and it's just a terrific pairing. 
i'd imagine (tho i haven't heard it) that it mates well with the k240 MKII as well.  which i think you can find at guitar center for $119.
 
i've heard the udac with ATH-M50, Grado SR125, SR225, Shure SRH840, and AKG K171, K141, and K702.
(not enough power for the K702, but all other headphones sounded pretty good with it)
 
to my ears, it has a strange and magical synergy with the AKG models that are easier to drive.
 
welcome to head-fi.  sorry about your wallet!
 
cheers!

 
 

 

[syro]

Then I am going for the k240 MKII as my first headphones and the uDac-2 as my first dac. Thanks TheWuss!

 

[TheWuss]

i think this will be a great first setup.
when you get it together, let us know what you think.