After much perusing I've settled on an AMP that will be the last one I use; for a long while at least. The Violectric V200 it should arrive in a week. Currently I'm using the A30/D30 Topping combo to power my DT-1990 and other headphones, I'm quite happy with the D30, but let's say if I want a significant upgrade, what should I aim for?
My first thought was the V800; the matching pair of the V200, but out of a whim I want to keep DSD support, so that rules out the V800. I'm not sold on the Chord Hugo either, I find its price outrageous for what it offers and on a less objective note, I really hate the way it looks...moving on. I've also considered stuff like the Aune X1S and maybe the the D30 bigger brother, the Topping D50.
When I picked the V200 I was looking for power, however, when looking for my end game DAC I'm really lost at what I'm supposed to look for. I know I want to keep DSD support (I don't even have that many DSD files) but aside from that I really don't know what's to gain with more expensive DACs.
The reason I'm looking to "upgrade" is consistency: 600 USD HP + 600+ USD AMP + 100 USD DAC? for reasons beyond me, I want to keep everything on the same price bracket. Like having a thousand dollar suit worn with a pair of 50 dollar shoes; price does not equate quality, but for the sake of this conversation, let's say it does apply to shoes and hopefully DACs as well.
One thing I really want from the DAC is detail retrieval and a flat, uncolored signature; I'm leaving the "coloring" to the V200 alleged dark signature. And that's pretty much it. I'm open to suggestions, budget is 600 dollars.
My first thought was the V800; the matching pair of the V200, but out of a whim I want to keep DSD support, so that rules out the V800. I'm not sold on the Chord Hugo either, I find its price outrageous for what it offers and on a less objective note, I really hate the way it looks...moving on. I've also considered stuff like the Aune X1S and maybe the the D30 bigger brother, the Topping D50.
When I picked the V200 I was looking for power, however, when looking for my end game DAC I'm really lost at what I'm supposed to look for. I know I want to keep DSD support (I don't even have that many DSD files) but aside from that I really don't know what's to gain with more expensive DACs.
The reason I'm looking to "upgrade" is consistency: 600 USD HP + 600+ USD AMP + 100 USD DAC? for reasons beyond me, I want to keep everything on the same price bracket. Like having a thousand dollar suit worn with a pair of 50 dollar shoes; price does not equate quality, but for the sake of this conversation, let's say it does apply to shoes and hopefully DACs as well.
One thing I really want from the DAC is detail retrieval and a flat, uncolored signature; I'm leaving the "coloring" to the V200 alleged dark signature. And that's pretty much it. I'm open to suggestions, budget is 600 dollars.
