[TeoS]

Hello , looking for a new amp , my O2 doesn't work anymore
What do you think about the Topping A90 vs IFI Audio ZEN CAN ?
Or some other suggestions ?
Source is Bluesound Node

 

[TeoS]

Hey ,anybody out there????

 

[hottyson]

Hello , looking for a new amp , my O2 doesn't work anymore
What do you think about the Topping A90 vs IFI Audio ZEN CAN ?
Or some other suggestions ?
Source is Bluesound Node

I think that anyone purchasing a Topping amplifier must not like themselves and likes to waste money on garbage. Poor quality and parts. Atrocious cost cutting engineering. And horrid deceitful customer service. Don't fall for the Topping deception. Total garbage compared to pretty much any other brand out there.
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I don't have any experience with any IFI amplifiers. So, I cannot help you there.
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I have a large collection of amplifiers. Out of my collection, my Singxer SA-1 seems to pair very well with my Beyerdynamic DT-770 80ohm. The result has clear bass, wide open soundstage, and the needed somewhat tamed highs.

 

[TeoS]

Thanks for the reply .
Other experiences/opinions ?

 

[hottyson]

Thanks for the reply .
Other experiences/opinions ?

You could look into the Jotunheim 2 if you want a good value amplifier that will sound pretty good with many headphones including power hungry ones in your future. However, with the Beyerdynamic DT-770 80ohm you will have the piercing highs that many complain about. You can mitigate some of this if you equalize them. Bass will be awesome and you would have an enveloping sound stage with this pairing.
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The Ray Samuels Emmeline XP-7 also sounds very good paired with Beyerdynamic DT-770 80ohm but with reduced bass slam.
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If you want some budget value options, either the Monoprice Liquid Spark or Schiit Magni 3plus pair well for for the $.

 

[iFi audio]

IFI Audio ZEN CAN ?

All I can say is that ZEN CAN will drive your Beyers really well. Also, it's a fully balanced design that will impress even more upon pairing it with a balanced DAC.

Enjoy exploring your options though, there's many

 

[Stevko]

Schiit Hel 2

 

[TeoS]

Hello , thank you all for the replies
I n the end , I bought the A30Pro from Topping . With the Bluesound Node as a streamer (Tidal HIFI Plus) , Audioquest Golden Gate rca interconnect ,DT770Pro the result is great for my ears ,especially on Jazz, Ambiental , Pop , Blues , Rock ...

 

[Stevko]

Good choice. Great amp and streamer/dac

 

[TeoS]

After two weeks burn in . I use it on high gain ,seems to work better than the lower settings at similar volume. The anterior amp was an Objective O2 .Source Bluesound Node CD quality steaming from Tidal HFI Plus
I can say that to my ears the separation of the instruments is clearly improved , they can be followed easily , spatiality improved ,soundstage much closer to a natural one ,low frequencies great , excellent dynamics .The music flows much easier and natural . I discover new thingss in my music . Possibly some contribution from the interconnect also....
Anyway , it sounds like I've changed the system, the amp and interconnect used before veiled somehow the sound .
So, for the Beyers DT770Pro , the Topping A30Pro is an excellent headamp in my opinion .