[shaneajohnson]

Is the combination of a Sennheiser HD600 and a Total Bithead overkill if I am using recorded music on my computer as a source? The Bithead bypasses the computer's soundcard so that's not an issue.

 

[cosmopragma]

No.
In case you are using a lossless codec there is no difference to a CDP.
Even MP3s, properly ripped and encoded (at least 192 kbit/s, 320 kbit is very good) are acceptable.

 

[momerath]

The bithead IS your computer's sound card. It contains the DAC; it is your source. The computer is your transport (technically part of the bithead is too). I don't have a bithead or HD650s, but I think the bithead is your limiting factor. In other words, your 650s are overkill (and probably a little hard to drive) for the bithead.
I was considering the bithead, but decided I didn't want to have my connection to the computer (usb), DAC and amp tied together so I couldnt upgrade one without doing both. Instead I spent a lot more to get an Ack dAck and headsave vibe. I'll likely then upgrade the vibe, though my ER-4s may not need a more powerful amp.
Welcome to Head-Fi, sorry about your wallet

 

[Edwood]

Is an R10 with a Grace 901 and heavily modded sound cards overkill?

I will be upgrading my sound card again soon.......

As long as you are using lossless compression, all is good.

-Ed

 

[CSMR]

Recorded music? Depends on how well recorded it is.

 

[imported_Matt_Carter]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Edwood I will be upgrading my sound card again soon....... -Ed

Wana try out the Terratec Aureon 7.1 FireWire, seems u got money to experiment with