[oPEEPINGTOMo]

I've searched the forum and most people seem to be looking for an AMP and seperate DAC or just an AMP. I am hoping that there is an AMP/DAC combo that would pair really well with the Denon D2000s.

As far as a budget, not really sure what I am willing to spend. I will start at 200 - 300 dollars, and move higher if it ends up being necessary.

If it would be a mistake to get a combo i guess i would be willing to suck it up and buy two separate devices, i just like the thought of something all in one because it would be easier to move or take it with me when i go somewhere in which i would possibly use it.

I see a lot of people say that the Head Direct EF 1 works well with the D2000 but that doesn't have a built in DAC i presume.

Also my primary source for now will be a macbook which has the option of both USB and Optical built in.

Thanks!

Just remembered one more thing, i know I've read a lot of people say that the D2000s sound great but that the mids can be a bit recessed, so that may be something to take into consideration.

 

[alexofc69]

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Originally Posted by oPEEPINGTOMo /img/forum/go_quote.gif I've searched the forum and most people seem to be looking for an AMP and seperate DAC or just an AMP. I am hoping that there is an AMP/DAC combo that would pair really well with the Denon D2000s. As far as a budget, not really sure what I am willing to spend. I will start at 200 - 300 dollars, and move higher if it ends up being necessary. If it would be a mistake to get a combo i guess i would be willing to suck it up and buy two separate devices, i just like the thought of something all in one because it would be easier to move or take it with me when i go somewhere in which i would possibly use it. I see a lot of people say that the Head Direct EF 1 works well with the D2000 but that doesn't have a built in DAC i presume. Also my primary source for now will be a macbook which has the option of both USB and Optical built in. Thanks! Just remembered one more thing, i know I've read a lot of people say that the D2000s sound great but that the mids can be a bit recessed, so that may be something to take into consideration.

I use iBasso D2 Boa with my D2000s. Perfect! The iBasso is a good deal too at $169+shipping.

 

[oPEEPINGTOMo]

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Originally Posted by alexofc69 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I use iBasso D2 Boa with my D2000s. Perfect! The iBasso is a good deal too at $169+shipping.

What characteristics does the iBasso add or change about the D2000?

Would an iBasso D4 Mamba or D10 Cobra be any better for the D2000?

 

[sampson_smith]

Not sure how much better it would be, but the D10 is amazing with the D2000. I also use the D10's DAC alone with the Gilmore Lite amp + DPS and that is one fantastic combo!

 

[McPanse]

Check out the Zhaolu D2.5, Citypulse and the Zero DACs -- All of them, as I recall, have a built-in headphone amp.

The D2000s are not hard to drive, so any of these built-in head amps would be up to snuff. And while I like my dedicated amp just fine, I don't recall hearing a tremendous difference between it and the DAC/Amps I owned previously.

 

[oPEEPINGTOMo]

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Originally Posted by sampson_smith /img/forum/go_quote.gif Not sure how much better it would be, but the D10 is amazing with the D2000. I also use the D10's DAC alone with the Gilmore Lite amp + DPS and that is one fantastic combo!

What does the D10 change/improve when paired with the D2000s?

 

[sampson_smith]

Going from an iPod or computer? Everything. Better bass. Better highs and mid's. Better control, detail and soundstage, to a smaller extent.

 

[BenjaminGraham]

I have an iBasso D10 cobra and I run the optical out of my macbook pro and as Sampson Smith says above, it makes everything sound better, more detail, and soundstage. What I'm trying to say is that I have tried other sub 300 dollar dac/amp combos and have not experienced much luck until I tried and bought the iBasso D10 cobra (that's if you want to run optical).

The D10 does come with a toslink cable, but you'll need a mini toslink adaptor to go into you macbook of course. MyCableMart.com is excellent. Good toslink cables (if you want longer) and they'll have good mini toslink adaptors for cheap ($1.29). I've used their toslink cables and adoptors for years and have had no problems.

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Also, iBasso ships fast even though it's coming from China. Terrific service and terrific product. I don't know if you are American, but if you are, we are screwed as a country because these Chinese have their acts together and are getting it done. It's a terrific product for the money and you wont be disappointed if you go this route. You will notice the difference and like it. BTW, I have the D5000s, but I don't listen to it as much because I do prefer my Grados over anything else.

 

[oPEEPINGTOMo]

Is the D4 the same thing as the D10 just without the extra connection types?

 

[sampson_smith]

Hmmm... not sure. I thought that the D4 ran on a replaceable regular 9V battery. (Not awake enough to check. Where's my coffee...???)