[avexdevil]

sorry for bringing this thread back up...
 
but what do you guys think about this combo
 
audinst > audiotrak imamp ?
 
i heard the audinst is only adequate to drive k701s but i want something that can drive it wholesomely.
 

 

[kite7]

I would not bother with the audiotrak, in terms of power the MX1 has more.
 
MX1
Max load power: 800mW (32Ω, 5Vpp)
 
Audiotrak imamp
250+250mW@32Ω

 

[avexdevil]

alright thanks for that .
 
you reckon my next course of action for an upgrade would be a proper full-sized amp? i.e. schiit asgard then?

 

[kite7]

Yes, the Schiit Asgard or Matrix M-Stage would be good with the MX1

 

[turimbar1]

god, i am looking at this and it is a similar dilemma with me (sorry for necrobumping  
 
I was thinking the udac2 then I saw the audinst then I saw the maverick d1, dammit, it is just increasing in price with every look. any suggestions/comparisons/moral support? lol
 
right now I just have senn 555s and some UE triplefi's but I am going to get a fostex t50rp and do some modding (muahahahaha) so maybe keep that in mind

 

[meredithvuhlx2]

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http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/484235/review-audinst-hud-mx1-usb-dac-amp

That's a link to a nice review and does include a little comparison against the music streamer

I'm a beginner, It is good for reference, What you shared helps me understand it.

 

[samsauma]

Reanimating this thread once more.
 
I am looking to go with this setup:
 
Macbook > HRT MS2 > Little Dot 1+ > Grado Labs sr325is
 
Will this pose a problem being that the HRT is powered by the laptop, even though the LD 1+ has it's own power source? Will I be able to drive the Little Dot adequately even if the DAC I'm using doesn't have an independent power source?
 
Would I be doing myself a favor going with something like the Audinst instead, or perhaps the Zero DAC?
 
Thanks for any input.