Hello guys,
nearly 2 years ago I bought m50x mostly for portable and mobile usage.
As my old crappy gaming headphones crashed recently I was looking up to advancing a bit with my audio setup.
Though m50s are easily driven I was told to first get a better amp/dac and then start thinking about higher level headphones.
That got me into dozens of hours of reading and listening. Reading mostly - unfortunately not really a big choice of test devices in local shops.
I listen to mine m50x on pc at around 20% volume and ~50% with android phone, so ofc I need no amp purely for the volume amplification.
I was however able to try out the dragonflies and I really did enjoyed the noticeable sound upgrade DF red has provided over my android device. Black version was meh in my opinion.
First question is if the sound difference WITH M50 is based on better components of dac/amp, or is it just its unique sound characteristics DFR provides?
As for the new headphones I was thinking of getting something with different sound signature to my current setup, preferably a HD600 at the current moment. From reviews I've seen DF red is able to drive them to some extent, I do realize it wont be a dream but neither want I spend lots of cash at a single go.
Again, at the local shop I was advised to get a better dac/amp than DFR, like aune x1s or smsl m7, but I couldnt try them out + don't think they would fit my goal according to their reviews. Also their price is a killer, DFR is sold here for 130$ and aune and smsl are 320$ . It does not seem to me that their worth the price jump.
Currently I think of buying DFR, because of its mobility, good pairing with mine M50s and possibility to drive HD600's to some extent.
Later I'd buy 600s for usage with DFR, and after some time a better amp (like darkvoice) and use DFR as DAC only.
I also like the idea of having DFR ready for my m50x every time i want to go mobile or just not in mood for a home listening.
Is it a way to go and what alternatives do I have?
Would DFR be a fine DAC with amps from higher price range?
I'm also unsure if other low price dac/amp would improve m50x sound quality, as I couldn't try them out...
I don't want to spend all the money at once, would prefer to get upgrades step by step.
Shiit stack seems fine too, but adding up shipment + taxes it is not so appealing.
It seems like my post got way too long, but I found myself totally lost in the topic after hours of read...
Would be really grateful for any help, advice or enlightenment on my current knowledge
nearly 2 years ago I bought m50x mostly for portable and mobile usage.
As my old crappy gaming headphones crashed recently I was looking up to advancing a bit with my audio setup.
Though m50s are easily driven I was told to first get a better amp/dac and then start thinking about higher level headphones.
That got me into dozens of hours of reading and listening. Reading mostly - unfortunately not really a big choice of test devices in local shops.
I listen to mine m50x on pc at around 20% volume and ~50% with android phone, so ofc I need no amp purely for the volume amplification.
I was however able to try out the dragonflies and I really did enjoyed the noticeable sound upgrade DF red has provided over my android device. Black version was meh in my opinion.
First question is if the sound difference WITH M50 is based on better components of dac/amp, or is it just its unique sound characteristics DFR provides?
As for the new headphones I was thinking of getting something with different sound signature to my current setup, preferably a HD600 at the current moment. From reviews I've seen DF red is able to drive them to some extent, I do realize it wont be a dream but neither want I spend lots of cash at a single go.
Again, at the local shop I was advised to get a better dac/amp than DFR, like aune x1s or smsl m7, but I couldnt try them out + don't think they would fit my goal according to their reviews. Also their price is a killer, DFR is sold here for 130$ and aune and smsl are 320$ . It does not seem to me that their worth the price jump.
Currently I think of buying DFR, because of its mobility, good pairing with mine M50s and possibility to drive HD600's to some extent.
Later I'd buy 600s for usage with DFR, and after some time a better amp (like darkvoice) and use DFR as DAC only.
I also like the idea of having DFR ready for my m50x every time i want to go mobile or just not in mood for a home listening.
Is it a way to go and what alternatives do I have?
Would DFR be a fine DAC with amps from higher price range?
I'm also unsure if other low price dac/amp would improve m50x sound quality, as I couldn't try them out...
I don't want to spend all the money at once, would prefer to get upgrades step by step.
Shiit stack seems fine too, but adding up shipment + taxes it is not so appealing.
It seems like my post got way too long, but I found myself totally lost in the topic after hours of read...
Would be really grateful for any help, advice or enlightenment on my current knowledge
