[JNin]

So I'm going to buy the Sennheiser HD650's soon, what amp and DAC would make the best combo together? My budget is around 200€/$ for each, I do NOT want a DAC/amp combo. I want to buy them separately. My pick now for the DAC is the DACmagic100 by Cambridge Audio, I've heard it's good for the money but will it do it's best with the HD650's? And if that would be the case, what would be a good amp (for 200€/$) with them? The audio output doesn't have to be more than CD quality.

 

[domsch1988]

Amps in the 200$ range. There are the same candidates that get listed often
- o2
- Meier-Audio Corda Rock
- Schiit Magni or Vali
Since the HD650 is on the "warmer" side of the spectrum, most of the Solid State Amps should work fine.

Any specific reason for not wanting a combo?

 

[ProtegeManiac]

So I'm going to buy the Sennheiser HD650's soon, what amp and DAC would make the best combo together? My budget is around 200€/$ for each, I do NOT want a DAC/amp combo. I want to buy them separately. My pick now for the DAC is the DACmagic100 by Cambridge Audio, I've heard it's good for the money but will it do it's best with the HD650's?

Meier Corda Rock or Schiit Vali2.

 

[JNin]

Amps in the 200$ range. There are the same candidates that get listed often
- o2
- Meier-Audio Corda Rock
- Schiit Magni or Vali
Since the HD650 is on the "warmer" side of the spectrum, most of the Solid State Amps should work fine.

Any specific reason for not wanting a combo?

I won't be getting the money for a new amp any time soon. I have a FiioQ1 that should work as an amp for a while. Would a combo have much better results?

 

[domsch1988]

I won't be getting the money for a new amp any time soon. I have a FiioQ1 that should work as an amp for a while. Would a combo have much better results?

Not necessarily. If money is the problem, a combo won't help in that regard. I was just asking, because something like the oDac is available as a combo. But it's more expensive, so...

 

[JNin]

Not necessarily. If money is the problem, a combo won't help in that regard. I was just asking, because something like the oDac is available as a combo. But it's more expensive, so...

Not necessarily. If money is the problem, a combo won't help in that regard. I was just asking, because something like the oDac is available as a combo. But it's more expensive, so...

Not necessarily. If money is the problem, a combo won't help in that regard. I was just asking, because something like the oDac is available as a combo. But it's more expensive, so...

Well many thanks anyways for the suggestions, will be looking at those.

 

[cossix]

I'd say to get a Modi 2 Multibit and Magni 2, you can always upgrade the Magni 2 to tubes if you want to try that sound. I use a balanced Jotunheim with my 650 and it brightens the top end just enough, but I want tubes down the road for versatility

 

[JNin]

I'd say to get a Modi 2 Multibit and Magni 2, you can always upgrade the Magni 2 to tubes if you want to try that sound. I use a balanced Jotunheim with my 650 and it brightens the top end just enough, but I want tubes down the road for versatility

I'll definitely look into them, thanks for the advice. Having the versatility sounds pretty promising for future spending.

 

[ProstoPRO]

My top amps FOR Sennheiser hd650:
1. DarkVoice 336SE
2. Schiit Modi 3
3. Topping A30.
The first tube amplifier! check out the Review on them

 

[acguitar84]

Tonight I'm listening to my HD650 with the RME ADI 2 DAC into a Schiit Jotunheim amp (balanced from DAC to amp and Balanced to Headphone) sounds great!