Gmag21
New Head-Fier
Hi all,
I recently purchased a pair of Sony Z1R headphones and I’m planning to use them exclusively on my desktop PC at work (streaming hifi music from tidal). I’m thinking about pairing my new headphones with a DAC/amp device but not sure what’s best or recommended for my use case. I don’t plan on blaring the music really loud since I don’t want my coworkers to get angry. I have my own office with a door though so if I wanted to go a little louder I could probably close my door and jam out (although most of the time my door is open & people are walking by or coming into my office).
I would say my main reason for wanting the DAC/amp would be to get higher quality audio at normal listening levels. I’ve narrowed it down to 6 potential options but willing to consider anything else you guys recommmend. I don’t wanna spend more than $1200 or so but I’m flexible and would be willing to save more money if I think the device is really worth the upgrade. I’m also not a hardcore audiophile (just a regular guy that likes high quality music to listen to at work). My genres are alternative rock, mainstream pop/electronic, and classical piano if that makes any difference;
1) Woo Audio WA11
2) Sony PHA-2A
3) Used Sony TA-ZH1ES
4) Dragon Fly Red (Cheap Option)
5) Schiit Jotunheim
6) You don’t need one
Thanks,
Grant
I recently purchased a pair of Sony Z1R headphones and I’m planning to use them exclusively on my desktop PC at work (streaming hifi music from tidal). I’m thinking about pairing my new headphones with a DAC/amp device but not sure what’s best or recommended for my use case. I don’t plan on blaring the music really loud since I don’t want my coworkers to get angry. I have my own office with a door though so if I wanted to go a little louder I could probably close my door and jam out (although most of the time my door is open & people are walking by or coming into my office).
I would say my main reason for wanting the DAC/amp would be to get higher quality audio at normal listening levels. I’ve narrowed it down to 6 potential options but willing to consider anything else you guys recommmend. I don’t wanna spend more than $1200 or so but I’m flexible and would be willing to save more money if I think the device is really worth the upgrade. I’m also not a hardcore audiophile (just a regular guy that likes high quality music to listen to at work). My genres are alternative rock, mainstream pop/electronic, and classical piano if that makes any difference;
1) Woo Audio WA11
2) Sony PHA-2A
3) Used Sony TA-ZH1ES
4) Dragon Fly Red (Cheap Option)
5) Schiit Jotunheim
6) You don’t need one
Thanks,
Grant