Since you own both, how would you compare the sonic qualities of Magni+ vs K7? Specifically with Edition XS

Would have loved to get Magni Piety, but can’t. Why are all good things Limited Release 😓

I only have HD58x experience (some Koss as well, not sure if that counts). So wanna test Planars first now. Haven't really decided where to go next with Dynamic headphones Nice one either way :smile:

Yes, that's what I was referring to. Apparently I'll need a beefed up power supply but then the total cost would be too much and then back to my original concern that perhaps it's better if I just get Schiit Asgard :D

Nice username :smirk: Did you sell the EXS? I considered LCD-X as well but I'll have to import that from US and it costs significantly more. I'll just save that cash for some decent dynamic driver headphones that I might get later

That's also a good option, ZEN CAN signature will cost almost the same, ~$300. Will I need an improved power supply with it?

Hey everyone 👋🏻 I’m just about to go for Edition XS and in the process of selecting an amp for it. Which in your opinion is a better choice? 1. Schiit Asgard (Will cost me $300 shipped) 2. FiiO K7 + FiiO PL50 Linear Power supply (will cost $310 combined) I’m not looking for good measurements...

I can only source from AliExpress unfortunately 😞 Anything equivalent from there? I agree with the sentiment that subjective listening matters more, but unfortunately I only have access to chi-fi which apparently is very sterile :/

It appears this not available on AliExpress anymore, where I live I only have the option of getting it from there 😞 A bit confused as I saw a thread claiming the provided power supply is not enough for Zen CAN, it can't supply the sustained current. This one...

Thank you 🙏🏻 I’ll be feeding the amp directly from line out of MacBook Pro M1, hoping it can deliver the promised 3V. Also, I’ve been reading on the internet that some amps have problem delivering sustained current even if they are rated higher. I’ll be eq’ing up up the bass on XS, will A20h...

@dunring Hey! Came across this thread while looking for a decent budget amp. For Edition XS, between Sabaj A20h and SMSL HO100 which one would you recommend?

Thank you. Zen DAC v2 at $200 is a bit out of range and don’t you think ZEN CAN would be a better choice here as I intend to use mac’s internal DAC? Do you have DX3 Pro+? How do you compare it with Zen DAC? Also… which headphones are you driving with this setup? 😅

Greetings everybody! 😇 The subject summaries my predicament; I’m planning to buy Edition XS and it appears I’ll be needing an amp to go with that. I’ve heard good things about MacBook’s internal DAC so I’m trying to save money via directly hooking it up to a budget amp. Questions: 3V output...

I have the same cable and it fit perfectly fine. I guess that's individual variances in manufacturing, makes we worry about the replacement cable I re-ordered

I eventually ordered PDv2, it's cheap enough to be experimented with. Worse is that I'll have to keep it as a shiny paper weight or a portable heater until I get a planar, for which it is pretty good :D Thanks for your suggestion though! - anees

Around $100?

Hello everyone! Do you guys have a budget recommendation for a dac (+amp) to be used to power Blon Bl-03 & HD58x that will show a noticeable improvement over DragonFly Black or MBPro's stock dac? I am planning on getting E1DA PDv2 with a bunch of balanced cables but I've heard that because of...

My Blon Bl03s: For reference, they are fitted with Spinfit CP145 tips, connected via **** 16 core cable. Listening to them directly via MBP's audio jack, alternating with Dragonfly black (both sound the same to me though)

Definitely @Krassi, they are not endgame but very good for the price I paid for them. Especially considering the tuning having good performance accross the whole spectrum, which makes them a delight to listen to. PDv2 will mostly be hooked to my Hd58x, where I'm expecting a better improvement

Thanks @Krassi, I'll sure check them out. Let me order the stuff and I'll report back here when it arrives - anees

Thank you! Of course, I'll be buying two balanced cables ; 1 **** 16 core 2 pin for the Blons and another one for Hd58x

Good Morning everyone, need a bit of an advice. I recently purchased a pair of Blon bl-03s (excellent iem) and have been using them with headphone out of my MacBook Pro 2017, in addition to that I have a DragonFly Black but aside from an increase in volume, I don't hear any discernible...