DAC/Amp that would sound great with my hd650s, at or under $300
Dec 3, 2011 at 11:54 PM Thread Starter Post #1 of 20
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To be clear I want an all in one DAC/amp. NOT two seperate devices. I do not have a problem with buying used. So far I have been looking at the Yulong D100 and some audiogd models.
 
Thanks for your suggestions!
 
-Ian
 
Dec 6, 2011 at 1:53 AM Post #2 of 20
Could try Mini-i DAC as well. You can get one for around 300 if you catch the sale at tamaudio.
 
Dec 6, 2011 at 1:55 AM Post #3 of 20
Although from my own experience I think 650 deserves better equipments, and you would do better to build a full system with dedicated source/DAC+amp.
 
Dec 6, 2011 at 11:13 PM Post #5 of 20
Dec 7, 2011 at 1:12 AM Post #7 of 20
I have the Audinst and the Asgard, but not the HD 650's. I plan on upgrading to the 650's when I feel the time is right.
 
Dec 7, 2011 at 1:18 AM Post #8 of 20
Great, I like it better when I get suggestions from people who actually have the hardware they are suggesting. Thanks again, I will almost definitely be purchasing this setup as soon as I can!
 
Dec 7, 2011 at 4:00 AM Post #9 of 20
Yes, I like that too; it puts more assurance into the decision, and in turn, makes you feel better about it.
 
Good luck with the set up, I hope you get the same enjoyment as I have!
 
Dec 7, 2011 at 10:36 PM Post #12 of 20
Okay, I haven't posted here in years but I have been browsing since I just made my first headphone purchase in quite a while.
 
I have 650s and a Benchmark Dac1, first generation, bought in 2003ish. I couldn't be happier. It looks like you can score a Dac1 close to your budget, used but it would be first gen and no USB which may be a deal breaker. 
 
Dec 7, 2011 at 10:46 PM Post #13 of 20


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remilard said:
Okay, I haven't posted here in years but I have been browsing since I just made my first headphone purchase in quite a while.
 
I have 650s and a Benchmark Dac1, first generation, bought in 2003ish. I couldn't be happier. It looks like you can score a Dac1 close to your budget, used but it would be first gen and no USB which may be a deal breaker. 
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Is the Dac1 a DAC/amp? Otherwise I would be spending too much on a DAC alone. I need to keep it under $450 for the dac and amp.
 
 
Dec 8, 2011 at 12:06 AM Post #14 of 20
The Dac1 is a Dac + preamp + dual output (not balanced, two individual outputs) headphone amp. The headphone amp section was voiced for the 650. If you can track down the Stereophile review of the Dac1 I believe Atkinson performed it and mentioned listening to it specifically with the 650.
 
Dec 8, 2011 at 12:09 AM Post #15 of 20
I wasn't aware the DAC1 was "voiced" for anything but a neutral signal.
 
It's a very good piece of equipment. It's similar to the Yulong D100 you were considering, with better build quality.
 
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