[zlayde]

Let's assume $ was no object (or something) and you own a very high-end TOTL IEM. What's the best dac/amp to own? I know we're in portable here but curious across the board.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Terco]

Chord Hugo 2, Mojo 2 is pretty close.

Third place iFi Gryphon.

 

[Terco]

Also a big fan of Fiio BTR7 for iems

 

[ClieOS]

There is no such thing as a "best" DAC/amp without considering how it will be used and what the user is ultimately looking to use it for. Everyone will likely come to a slightly different conclusion.

 

[Terco]

Also if money if not object I will go for a High end DAP, Sony WMIZM2, AK SP3000 or iBasso 320

 

[zlayde]

Interesting....thanks for this advice.

 

[dunring]

The best I've heard with the Truthear Zero is the Topping e50 on optical and Topping l30 II amp. Silent noise floor makes everything noticable.

 

[InvisibleInk]

IFi Diablo has entered the chat

 

[Andrew_WOT]

Also a big fan of Fiio BTR7 for iems

For portable as easily pocketable with BT and USB support it would be my No.1 pick.
Everything else is either USB only dongles, too big, not powerful, or of inferior SQ.

 

[D3an Robin]

I would look at the Ifi Diablo or Earman Angel

 

[HunqVux]

It depends significantly on synergy. There is no source that would sound good with all IEMs or headphones. Thus, it's best to try before buy.

 

[sofastreamer]

Leckerton UHA-6s, simple as that. Volumenknob alone is so asatisfying and so fgradular and it has no channel imbalance in the very beginning as most others have. It also has Output impedance close to zero which is important, if you want to use multi ba iems. Overall performance regarding technicalitys it is the closest to a proper desktop, i found yet.

 

[zlayde]

Interesting. Never heard of it. Thanks.

 

[sofastreamer]

a google search should offer you all the measurements, if you are into that.

 

[Andrew_WOT]

Looks like rare breed not talked about here. What other portable DAC/Amps did you compare it against?
Judging by the size it should be in Mojo 2, Diablo, Gryphon category.