See if your computer can get you adequate volume level on the 650. It might not sound bad, but the 650 scales well with better gear. A dedicated amp like the Magni 2 will bring a big difference in the sound. A dedicated DAC is also a good idea, but not as 'necessary' as an amp, especially if...

  Simply amazing. My experience has the DAC as the least amount of impact on the sound signal chain. The Crack/650 combo is a match made in heaven. It might not be the most technically capable or data sheet impressive, but boy does it sound good, 

Mimby just arrived! I'm not close to the 48 hour 'on time' that is supposed to bring it to it's best operating point, and already I am very impressed. Mimby + Crack + HD650. First R2R DAC I've heard. It's amazing what Schiit has crammed into such a small (affordable!) package.    I hear a...

Mimby/Magni 2 stack just came in! I am only a few hours in but I am quite happy thus far. My main setup is Mimby + Crack + HD650. The Magni is here so I don't have to waste tube hours on TV/Movies/Gaming.    I must say the stack is quite incredible. Not as smooth as the Crack, and a bit...

I just upgraded to the Mimby. Crack + 650 staying the same. I'm only a few hours in so far. Wonderful little device. I have not touched my setup in a few years and this definitely feels like the end of the line for me.  One of my favorite features of the 650 is how good female vocals sound on...

Decided to pull the trigger and order a Mimby. I Placed the order last night and it's shipping today. I haven't made any changes to my system in a few years, so I am excited. Mimby -> Crack -> HD650 for music listening, Mimby+Magni2 for movies/gaming. This will be my first Schiit gear. Now the...

  Yes. The Dragonfly isn't much of an 'amplifier' in terms of volume. The HD650 is a 300 ohm impedance headphone. It's not going to sound at its best without a dedicated amp. 

Some 600/650 owners do not like the O2 pairing with the headphones. When I heard it, it wasn't exactly to my preference, but I didn't think it sounded 'bad.' I prefer tube amps but comparing my Crack to the O2 is not a fair comparison. 'Budget' DAC/Amp combos can only do so much. The Fulla 2...

There are a few products for that price. You might get more value looking for used gear. I have a Nuforce Icon HD that is a discontinued product, but is like what you are looking for. The HDP is more common and just has some extra outputs. Used, those should be in your price range and I think it...

the Asgard and the Vali are amps only, you would need a DAC to connect your iPad to in between the iPad and the amp for that to work. The dragonfly would work with a stereo 3.5mm to RCA Y cable. The Vali 2 is a much loved little tube amp that pairs very well with the 650. The Modi is the...

Thank you for your thoughts. I believe the 650's are 'end game' enough for me but I haven't heard any truly high end phones. I know I enjoy the 650 and I would rather keep my whole system at about ~1K in price max - not interested in investing much more than that into this hobby. I  may pull the...

650 owner here with a quick question. I want to upgrade my DAC. I have a Nuforce Icon HD (retired product) that is a value DAC/Amp running into a Bottlehead Crack. I am looking at the Modi Multibit as it looks to be extreme value and I am wondering if anyone can comment on the combo? Would the...

I am interested in upgrading my DAC and the Mimby is an intriguing product. I have been off head fi for a while and out of the loop. I have a Bottlehead Crack + HD650. I was looking at the Bifrost a few years ago but decided to get off the forums and enjoy listening. But I'm back now, looking to...

Long time lurker, barely poster.    Just joined the club.   Been listening for about an hour through my modest Aune T1, running through my genres and just put on Diana Krall. Good. Lord. I read all over the mids are good on these. You guys weren't kidding.   I think I found the only...

Long time lurker/ researcher, first time poster because my T1 just came in this afternoon. I paid 185.88 for a version with a 6922-EH tube.    I got an E7 for christmas to clean up the audio from my laptop and desktop. After using it with a variety of super cheap IEMs, I picked up the...