Thank you so much for the response. And thank you for explaining all of this for me as well. It makes more sense to me now. I will look more into the amp/DAC you mentioned. It seems like a good choice.  Thanks for the recommendation. I will look into this amp/DAC. This is good...

Hi! I am fairly new to headfi. I am also extremely new to audiophile audio equipment. I have my mind set on buying the Sennheiser HD 650, and I would like to purchase a solid, durable amp to pair with it as well. I will be listening to them on my macbook pro, and I am also not sure if that would...

Thanks! I'll take a look at the tutorial and see how complicated it looks.

What tools would I need to build it? Also, what is soldering? I've never heard of the term before.

Would you consider the BH Crack easy to build for a complete beginner like myself? I don't have any real experience putting something like this together.

I've seen that the BH crack is a great amp to pair with the hd 650, but I realized that the bh crack has to be put together/built. If I can purchase an already built version of the bh crack, I'll definitely do that instead. Especially since there is a deal for it right now.

I see. I do remember seeing someone say that solid state amps aren't the best kind, especially when paired with the hd 650. I think I'll go with the project ember, and I may get the modi uber 2 as well, unless I find a better option for a DAC. Thanks for the help, I appreciate it!

Seems like the ember is the better option for an amp. Maybe I'll get that along with the modi uber 2. Thanks for the help!

Thanks for replying! This makes sense. Would you say the ember produces better sound quality than the schiit products when paired with the hd 650? I really just want the best quality/pairing.

Hi all! I'm still researching amps and DAC's that work well with the hd 650. I am pretty interested in the project ember amp. However, I did recently notice the magni/modi 2 uber stack. I would like to know if this stack is a great pairing for the hd 650. Especially in comparison to the...

I think you do understand my question. I'm just having a little issue understanding how each part works and what is necessary. I think I have a better understanding of it all now, though. Thanks for the help! Enjoy your weekend as well.

Do these top end amps eliminate the need for a DAC as well? Or do you still need one?

I get it. I will try the hd650 with an amp first to see how I like them, then I will get a DAC and use like you just explained. I wonder how different the two experiences will be. Thanks for the help!

Ok makes sense. So how do you use the aune t1 as a DAC? Is it the way it's plugged in? Or do you have to change something/add something to it?

I do not know of a store where I can do that. I've never looked into it. It would probably benefit me if I did something like that though. So are you telling me that another amp can be used as a DAC?

This makes sense. I won't get the aune t1 then. I think the ember will be my pick. I am wondering if I will need a DAC as well. I've seen on this forum that a DAC is often used along with an amp. Is it completely necessary to use a DAC with the hd650 as well? Btw I'd like to apologize to...

Would you consider this a positive thing for a setup with the hd650?

Please disregard my last response. I just realized that I can purchase the ember through garage1217. I didn't realize that the first time around. Thanks again!

Thanks! Where can I find the fully assembled model? I see it on garage1217.com, but I can't tell if they are selling the model and also if they are selling the fully assembled or diy version.

Thanks, I will look more into the bh crack, ember and aune t1 as well then. I did notice that the crack and ember are both diy amps. I've never put one together before (or anything similar for that matter). Is it easy putting it together, or is it a complicated project?

I will definitely look into the ember as well then. Thanks a lot!

Hello!    I have been doing some research on amps for the hd650. I plan on purchasing those phones sometime soon, and I would like to purchase an amp that I can pair with them right away as soon as I get them. I'm heavily considering the Schiit Valhalla 2, and I am wondering if this is an...

Makes sense. I will look into it more and see whether or not I prefer to wait. Thanks a lot!

Hi all! I have a question: I plan on purchasing the hd650's sometime soon. However, I am considering holding off until maybe Black Friday or maybe the Christmas holiday, just in case there are any rare deals during those time periods. Does anyone know through experience or otherwise, whether...

This makes sense. I'll look into it and see which one works best for me. Thanks a lot!