Hey there. I've been at this for many years and I'm not 100% convinced hi rez files are the way to go. You can get the same amazing sound quality from Spotify Premium and a mix of premium audio equipment plugged into your iPhone SE lightning port or via its headphone jack. Spotify Premium...

More head-fi'ers should share their success stories and gear pairing finds. Here's mine.   Spotify Premium with an iPhone (5s, SE, 6s or 7) together with the Onkyo HA200 and Fidelio X2 headphones, will give you an impressive sound signature that will match/surpass equipment much more...

Finally got the HA1 and liking the pairing with Beyerdynamic T1.2's. Just knew my T1.2's had more personality and the HA1 has given them new life. So excited!   Question. Does anyone with an HA1 listen to hard rock/heavy metal music. If yes, can you please let me know what source and desktop...

I thought it was free too but the only way to get the Player Pack APP was to buy. Totally misleading and not cool. 

Just ordered the HA1 and can't wait to try it with my Beyer T1.2 gen and Fidelio X2 headphones. It's been a crazy ride deciding and for awhile I was set on the iFi Pro Can amp but opted for the HA1 because it comes with a Sabre DAC and MFI iPhone input. Also like the ability to set the volume to...

  I'm hoping for a bit of guidance before investing in a Beyer A2 + Chord Hugo (or similar) to pair with my T1.2s. I have two questions:   1. Will the Beyer A2 @ 100mW into 600 ohm add more bass to the T1.2s......My current Onkyo HA200 high gain outputs at 35mW and lacks bass when connected...

Nice.  Nice and thanks for the quick reply. I'm excited to sample the Valalla2+Bitfrost combo and need to figure out how to get them into Canada without it costing me almost double. 

Just happens that I'm considering the Valhalla2 + Bitfrost combo. I'm very interested in how that combo sounds as I think, we have similar rock music tastes. This week my Beyerdynamic T1.2s arrived and as they go through burning phase, they sound pretty good with a portable Onkyo HA200 DAC/AMP...

My T1.2’s arrived today and I’ve started the burning process. First impressions? They sound pretty good out of the box connected to my Onkyo HA200. I was skeptical that this portable DAC/AMP with max 35mW per channel into 600 ohms might not be able to manage, but Beyerdynamic’s Paul Fattrosso...

Thanks for suggesting the Schitt Jotunheim.    At first looks, it’s an impressive offering with single ended headphone output to a max of 175mW into 600 ohms. I would need to add its complimentary AK4490 DAC module. I may add T1.2 balanced cables later to find out if the additional spend is...

Can anyone please suggest a USB dac amp that compliments the T1 2nd gen - 600 Ohm headphone. My source is a WIN10 laptop with FLAC files and Spotify Premium. Thanks

Does anyone have experience using the HA200 on high gain. i just ordered 600 ohm Beyerdynamic's T1 2nd gen headphones and want to know if this amp has enough power to drive them. Hoping someone can provide insight. Thanks

I too just ordered the T1.2 and waiting for them to arrive. When the price dropped this week at Amazon.ca for $300 less I just couldn't resist. I'm hoping they pair nicely with my Onkyo DAC-HA200 and that it has enough power to drive the T1 2nd gen... The specs on the HA200 amp are 35mW + 35mW @...

Has anyone compared the T1.2 to the T5p.2.  Other than the ohm difference are they the same? I found the T1.2 available for $300 cheaper. Thanks

JDS labs is another one of my faves.   Though I've never heard the C5D DAC+AMP with headphones, I do own it's sister JDS standalone ODAC connected to a computer + tube amplifier and the clarity, sound is superb. I suspect the C5D has similar DAC specs and it will be a nice addition to your...

The Onkyo HA200 is probably one of the best kept DAC secrets for iPhones. It sounds amazing with an iPhone SE, which is the newest iPhone, built with the same/better components of the 6s but the same smaller size as the 5s which I prefer. I previously owned a much more expensive DAC, the VMODA...

Totally agree. I upgraded from an iPhone 5s to the SE and the sound is great. I would say a slightly warmer sound. SE performance is amazingly fast and love the fact that it works with my existing Onkyo DAC-HA200 lightning connection headphone amp. The SE and HA200 are a perfect match. 

  I selected Tidal HiFi on my iPhone but it never sounded better than Spotify. I tested it with all the gear I usually connect to which includes an Onkyo HA200 DAC into Fidelio x2 headphones or to my Acura premium sound system and even to my favourite Definitive Technology Cube bluetooth...

I've been with Spotify Premium for 3+ years and tried Tidal's HiFi premium service to compare. At first I was excited with Tidal's FLAC format and it's true, the sound is slightly better when connected to quality home equipment (i.e. Denon DA-USB 300 DAC + high-end Denon receiver + B&W speakers...

I'm in Toronto and have been in contact with Canada Computers (an authorized dealer of Beyerdynamic) who have not been able to pre-order the T5p v2 yet. Two weeks ago I contacted Peter Carini @ Beyerdynamic and he said he was going to arrange for it to be available to Canadian distributors mid...

Glad you say the T5p v2 sound amazing. I'm excited to get a pair soon and heard that they will be available in Canada this month. I own a few $300 price range headphones (T51i, Fidelio X2, Vmoda m100, PSB m4u2) and can't wait to hear if an $1,100 pair will sound that much better. Hope so! Thanks...

Been reading Head-Fi reviews for awhile and decided to join this year.   I'm about to purchase Beyerdynamic's T5p v2 since they will be available in Canada soon or mid-February 2016. I've already read Head-Fi's entire thread on the T5p v2 and noticed that a few already own it. Would like to...

Read through the T5p v2 thread and excited to get mine though they aren't available for purchase in Canada just yet. Ridiculous since it's already February 14, 2016 and still no dealer selling in Canada. Hoping Peter CarinI at Beyerdynamic can help!     I do own a pair of T 51 i teslas that I...