pkasting
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I'm upgrading my Senn HD-580s (+ a venerable Oehlbachs cable) to HD-650s + a cable from Toxic Cables.
Currently I have an E-mu 0404 USB into a maxed-out PIMETA as my source + amp. Wondering if I should consider upgrading the amp. I'm into bang-for-the-buck, which I typically assume means either a DIY or DIY-from-a-head-fi'er amp design, in order to save the markup on a commercial amp, though I would be open to commercial amps that are competitive on price.
Would I see a noticeable difference from going to, say, an M³ or a β22?
Should I consider an amp with a fully-balanced configuration? My E-mu does have balanced TRS outputs. I haven't heard the difference between a balanced and an unbalanced setup.
And finally, is all of this doable for a reasonable cost? I can't afford a $1000 amp.
Currently I have an E-mu 0404 USB into a maxed-out PIMETA as my source + amp. Wondering if I should consider upgrading the amp. I'm into bang-for-the-buck, which I typically assume means either a DIY or DIY-from-a-head-fi'er amp design, in order to save the markup on a commercial amp, though I would be open to commercial amps that are competitive on price.
Would I see a noticeable difference from going to, say, an M³ or a β22?
Should I consider an amp with a fully-balanced configuration? My E-mu does have balanced TRS outputs. I haven't heard the difference between a balanced and an unbalanced setup.
And finally, is all of this doable for a reasonable cost? I can't afford a $1000 amp.