demondave
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I've got the original E7/E9 dac/amp combo on my desktop, and have been very happy with it for listening to flac files (all CD rips) on my PC for the last few years. I use Beyerdynamic DT-770 Pro (80 Ohm) and also been more than happy with them. Things move on and now wondering if there is a worthwhile upgrade without spending big money? I guess I'm looking at two scenarios:
1) Spending around similar to what I originally paid - would I get much better for the money now?
2) For around £400, how much better is something like the ADK Furutech GT40 or Fostex HP-A4 BL (balanced version since it is also mains-powered or won't that really be noticeable?)
Cheers,
Dave
P.S. I have never used the DAC on the move, so that doesn't have to be accounted for. I was happy with my Cowon J3 and think my Fiio X1 is great, both as they are. I commute light so never thought about lugging around the DAC.
1) Spending around similar to what I originally paid - would I get much better for the money now?
2) For around £400, how much better is something like the ADK Furutech GT40 or Fostex HP-A4 BL (balanced version since it is also mains-powered or won't that really be noticeable?)
Cheers,
Dave
P.S. I have never used the DAC on the move, so that doesn't have to be accounted for. I was happy with my Cowon J3 and think my Fiio X1 is great, both as they are. I commute light so never thought about lugging around the DAC.
