NZheadcase
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Thanks for the reply miceblue, but I have another question for everyone.
If I were to go with the HD600 used or HD650 used would a Fiio e17 possibly be enough to use most of the phones potential? if not, would any portable amp get the job done? If not would my fiio e7 be enough to get all the potential from Senn HD598? or would it benefit greatly from an upgrade to an e17?
sorry for so many questions, im just not very knowledgeable about amps, thanks
The hd598 works "well" with the E17. Not great though. I find i have to set gain to the highest to enjoy it. If you are considering a desktop amp, the 598 matches well with the schiit asgard way more than the e17 or e09k +e17 combo. I own the asgard and e17 and had the e09k for a week.
Order is like this best=asgard+hd598. Second=hd598+e09k, last is e17+hd598. Not to say it does not sound good, it just means the 598 can be made to sound better with other amps.