Woops, just realized this was in the wrong forum. Will a new DAC make that much of a difference? What are some nice ones I can look at?

Hey everyone. So my Hi-Fi journey is continuing apace. I just upgraded from HD595 to HD580, and Im so happy I did. I really love the 580's and am enjoying their sound greatly. So now Im thinking about upgrading my amp to get an even better sound. Right now my system is HOTAUDIO DAC > Little...

I just upgraded to the HD580's from the HD595 and love it. More base, better detail, fuller sound, and it will respond more when I upgrade my amp then the HD595's will. You can get the HD580's for about $130 used, I think you would be happy with them.

Do you mean use the soundcard as the source instead?

So I just got my used pair of HD580's in the mail, and wow, these things are awesome! I had been using the HD595, and just like everyone has said, there is no comparison. The base is better, way more detailed, better highs, everything has so much more weight. I LOVE it! My setup is HOTUSB...

What are the chances my hd580 will get from Nashua NH to Ipswich, Ma, in one day? I guess I shouldnt hold my breath.

Im using my computer as a source. Much of my music is 192-360 mp3, but lately I have been trying to download all .flac files. I know as my system gets better I will hear bad recordings more clearly.

That does make sense. My system isnt really that high end, and it just matters what sounds best to me. I do have some hd580's on the way, and am excited to see how much better they sound. I hope my amp can drive them well.

Hey, just a quick question for everyone. My system is HOTUSB DAC -> little dot I+ -> hd595. On some songs, it sounds better to bump up the three lowest frequencies in Winamp a bit to get a little more bass. Ive heard that you shouldn't use an eq when listening? Is this true? Do any of...

BUMP Just wondering if I can get the HD600, or if I should upgrade my amp first?

Hey guys. So I have some upgraditis going on. I currently have the HD595 being powered by a LD I+ amp and HOTUSB DAC. I like the sound, but cant help but think there is better out there. Im interested in the HD600, and am wondering if my system will drive them well? Or will I have to...

Ha ha, yeah, I get the impression that the HD650 gets expensive real fast. Im definitely going to take my time and get the most out of what I have now, thanks guys! Plus I can tube and opamp roll the Little Dot, that should keep me busy for a while.

Hey everyone. Just wanted to post and say how much I'm loving my first good setup. I have the HD595, Little Dot I+ and the HOTUSB DAC. I got the 595's and the Little Dot first, and have been burning them in for about a week, using my computers onboard soundcard as the source. I knew the...

Yeah, I've since decided I dont want the HD595. I may just try to sell them and get something else, Im thinking the AKG 601 maybe.

Im just using the onboard sound card, so its definitely not good quality.

Right, this is only the first part of my new, and first, setup. I have a pair of HD595 coming, along with a hotusb DAC. Im hoping that once everything is in place, it will start to shine.

Hey Reb, thanks for that. I see you have the Little Dot I+, what do you think of it?

Hey 1Time, I just wanted to thank you for responding to so many of my threads. I really appreciate it.

Argh, I was afraid this would happen. So I just got my Little Dot I+, which came very quicky from China. I have it hooked up to my computers soundcard, since I dont have my DAC yet, and am listening on a pair of old HD565, which I dont know much about. Doing A/B listening with the LD...

So am I correct in thinking the HD595 are no good? I dont think I can return them so I would have to sell them.

For some reason I havent even considered Grados. I hear they are very uncomfortable. I listen to more classical and classic rock, aren't Grados more suited for hard rock?

I'd like to know that as well QQQ. On the LD I+ thread, someone posted that it drove their k501 k701 well, but I'd obviously love to hear a first hand report.

Hello again. I guess didnt know what I was getting into when I found this site. It's so hard to decide what to buy. Im trying to setup my first home system. Im going to be using my computer as the source, through a HOTUSB dac and a Little Dot I+ amp. Just trying to decide on my...

Hello again. I know I'm being a little silly here, but I'm getting nervous about my soon to arrive purchases. Im new to high end audio. The best I've heard so far is my Sleek SA6 through the Fiio and my iPhone 3G. I think this sounds really good. I have the HD595 coming along with the...

I could install a soundcard, but I get the impression a DAC will sound better? Those hotusb's seem like they are nice, and get good reviews on here.