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Amp/dac for HifiMan Arya Stealth

Jun 24, 2024 at 1:10 AM Thread Starter Post #1 of 58
marlboros

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Hi everyone im pretty new to the audiophile world
Recently i buy the hifiman arya stealth using it with shanling m5 ultra dap
I want to get the most out of my arya stealth for music listening
What amp should i buy
Or should i buy dac+amp?
I have the ifi zen v3 dac also but im not using it rn
Amy recommendation?
 
Jun 24, 2024 at 1:21 AM Post #2 of 58
I've had those, they're pretty easy to drive. The Topping DX5 is on a big sale at Drop.com and will do a great job powering them. The $9 Apple USB 3.5MM adapter will also power them, you don't need to break the bank. The SMSL DL200 or C200 will make them sound great also.
 
Jun 24, 2024 at 2:09 AM Post #3 of 58
dunring said:
I've had those, they're pretty easy to drive. The Topping DX5 is on a big sale at Drop.com and will do a great job powering them. The $9 Apple USB 3.5MM adapter will also power them, you don't need to break the bank. The SMSL DL200 or C200 will make them sound great also.
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I have 1000 usd at a headphones shop so i prefer to waste that 1000 to get the best that i can out of it i heard class a amp can do magic for the arya stealth is that true
 
Jun 24, 2024 at 2:43 AM Post #9 of 58
Jun 24, 2024 at 2:48 AM Post #11 of 58
Class A amps get warm/hot in general since it is always supplying 100% of its power at all times. It doesn't get anywhere near as hot as my Mjolnir 3 though, lol.
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You mentioned that you already had a DAC on hand, so if you are okay with using that to pair with the new amplifier for now, then you should be okay. You just have to get cables to connect them.
 
Jun 24, 2024 at 2:51 AM Post #12 of 58
MindBreak said:
Class A amps get warm/hot in general since it is always supplying 100% of its power at all times. It doesn't get anywhere near as hot as my Mjolnir 3 though, lol.
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You mentioned that you already had a DAC on hand, so if you are okay with using that to pair with the new amplifier for now, then you should be okay. You just have to get cables to connect them.
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ok but will the ifi zen dac v3 will provide me the best experience ?
 
Jun 24, 2024 at 2:54 AM Post #13 of 58
MindBreak said:
Class A amps get warm/hot in general since it is always supplying 100% of its power at all times. It doesn't get anywhere near as hot as my Mjolnir 3 though, lol.


You mentioned that you already had a DAC on hand, so if you are okay with using that to pair with the new amplifier for now, then you should be okay. You just have to get cables to connect them.
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becuse i can get another dac also and sell the zen v3 since its a budget dac/amp
 
Jun 24, 2024 at 2:57 AM Post #14 of 58
marlboros said:
ok but will the ifi zen dac v3 will provide me the best experience ?
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"The best experience" depends on your subjective opinion. My ears are not your ears, so that would be for you to decide. That is why it is good to upgrade your amp first, and try it with your current DAC. If it sounds good to you as is then great, but if it seems like there is a little missing then you know it is time for a DAC upgrade. There is no way to know until you try it out yourself unfortunately.
 
Jun 24, 2024 at 3:04 AM Post #15 of 58
I am a fan of Schiit Audio multibit DACs, and R2R DACs, but again it is a personal preference. My chain currently has a Bifrost 2/64 in it, but I will be due for an upgrade on my end next year (Yggdrasil MIB). I always upgrade my amp first, and then I go with a "better" (for me) DAC the following upgrade.
 
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