I don't usually create recommendation threads but I really can't make my mind up so here goes!
The amp is a little bear P8, and was a birthday gift, so I can't really return it. There aren't too many details available for it, but I'm assuming it has a rather high output impedance. My main question is; is it worth spending money on a DAC to go with it if it's not a good fit for the X1? I'm very tempted on getting a Modi 2 Uber (I also have a PC with optical out), which would cost north of £140 with delivery and cables.
A little more detail:
The amp is advertised as being suitable for 32 - 600 ohm impedance cans, and when I emailed a seller on eBay regarding output impedance he replied with "output impedance: 32 ohm - 200 ohm for your headphone." I'm not sure if he understood my question, could that really be right?
As it is, it sounds warm but unremarkable (albeit kind on the ears, which have been having a hard time of it recently), though I've got some new tubes on the way (a 6N13S & 2 6N3Ps).
I've also been eyeing up getting some NAD VISO HP50s instead of a DAC. I'm wondering if closed cans would be more suitable for the music I mostly listen to (melodic dubstep, prog house, d&b, glitch hop etc.) as I quite enjoy the intimacy of my CAL!s, which can make the X1's seem too distant & airy by comparison. Again, only for electronic music.
So what do you guys think I should spend my money on?
P.S. I'm using a lower impedance cable for the X1.
Thanks for your time!
The amp is a little bear P8, and was a birthday gift, so I can't really return it. There aren't too many details available for it, but I'm assuming it has a rather high output impedance. My main question is; is it worth spending money on a DAC to go with it if it's not a good fit for the X1? I'm very tempted on getting a Modi 2 Uber (I also have a PC with optical out), which would cost north of £140 with delivery and cables.
A little more detail:
The amp is advertised as being suitable for 32 - 600 ohm impedance cans, and when I emailed a seller on eBay regarding output impedance he replied with "output impedance: 32 ohm - 200 ohm for your headphone." I'm not sure if he understood my question, could that really be right?
As it is, it sounds warm but unremarkable (albeit kind on the ears, which have been having a hard time of it recently), though I've got some new tubes on the way (a 6N13S & 2 6N3Ps).
I've also been eyeing up getting some NAD VISO HP50s instead of a DAC. I'm wondering if closed cans would be more suitable for the music I mostly listen to (melodic dubstep, prog house, d&b, glitch hop etc.) as I quite enjoy the intimacy of my CAL!s, which can make the X1's seem too distant & airy by comparison. Again, only for electronic music.
So what do you guys think I should spend my money on?
P.S. I'm using a lower impedance cable for the X1.
Thanks for your time!