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Which headphones do you own? I looked into Vali as well but since grados have low impedance I don't know if it's going to be a good pair.

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Maybe Vali would perform better than magni since it has tubes, but it also its a high impedance amp, so I dont know...

Hello everyone, I am searching for my first amp/DAC. It's for my grados SR80s, I will upgrade to Alessandro MS2i soon. There is not much information about this ibasso model, but I plan to buy it with Hiflight OPAMP to add some warmth. Or maybe buy the Schiit stack which has very good reputation...

How is the vali paired with HD600, Alessandro MS2 and sr325i? Wich is better for rock (alternative/indie).

The D7 is suitable for SR80i and MS2? Does it adds warmth? How it is compared to the D42 mamba and the schiit stack (vali/modi combo)

Anyone has compared this with the schiit Magni/modi or vali/modi combo? I want to get this device for my SR80i and MS2 but don't know if this amp/dac is suitable for them. Does it adds warmth?

I am getting this amp with the modi. How will it perform paired with SR80i and ms2? This amp adds warmth? I thaught it was better to get the monoprice rca cables but they have really bad reputation about they don't fit. Anyone have tested them? Will I notice any difference between the PYST...

Excuse me, but how do I put that "top kit"? Where can I buy it?. I was thinking into getting a Vali/Modi (tube hybrid amp) DAC/amp from Schiit due to the lack of warmth with the D42/SR80i combo. I enjoy treble, that's why I buyed the grado. But more treble than it already has would be too much...

Schiit would add more warmth?

LOL sorry, I recommended desktop amps. iBasso offers some excelent portable DAC amps. Check out their website

I Thanks for the help. I finally choosed to buy the D42 and the Vali tube amp. This combo should also work well with MS2 that I will upgrade in near future.

D42 mamba with vali amp looks like an amazing combo. Im getting D42 Mamba for my SR80is and when I upgrade to MS2 im going to buy vali

This would be my first DAC amp since I'm new into this world. Going to pair this device with Grado SR80i and brainwavz B2, I may upgrade to SR325i, MS2 or HD600 in near future. Source are FLAC files from my PC and android phone. Cant decide between the iBasso or the Schiit stack

Should I buy Vali or Magni? For my grados SR80i. I am planning on buying the stack (magni or vali and modi). I hear that tube amps goes with grado headphones

Magni or vali? I heard that tube amps are better for grados

Should I buy the D42 mamba or magni/modi from schiit? For my grados SR80i. This would be my first amp/dac

The ibasso has dual wolfson chip too, that means that it adds warmth?

HD600 and 650 can be considered as very laid back. The fact that Grados are very bright can be assumed as they are more suitable for rock. Also he haves a tube DAC and amp that may be not enough to power the sennheisers, but is just good for the grados.

Go for Grados. SR225i or SR325i or Alessandro MS2 are the best suited headphones for your taste and your equipment.

I recommend -FiiO E10 -Schiit Modi (99$ but you have to buy magni amp +99$) The HD598 may not require an amp, but will sound awesome with one.

Just read that ibasso units have better quality. Can't decide between iBasso and Schiit

I'm going for this. That schiit looks awesome for its price. Which will fit better on grados, Vali/Modi or Magni/Modi?

Hello everyone, I have been really interested into getting a DAC/AMP combo to improve the sound expirience on my grado SR80i headphones and possibly other headphones like HD600 and SR325i that i will upgrade in near future. There is not much information about the D42 by iBasso, it looks like its...