Skye
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Eesh, I'm behind, Rinthe. Sorry for forgetting about you.
I believe the main differences between the different Dac1 models are their inputs and features, not their sound or performance. USB would be useful if you don't have a digital out from your computer. In fact, if you're just starting, USB would be a good way to go.
Yes, the Dac1 has enough power for the AKG k701 and k702. But a lot of better solutions do. I listened to Cassandra Wilson's new album Silver Pony on the TC Electronics BMC-2. It was plenty loud for me turned up a little past half way. That was using the built in headphone amplifier, not the fancy calibrated output.
I also listened to Overdust's debut album on the Centrance USB dac. It had plenty of power, certainly loud enough turned up just past halfway. (An alternative would be to use the Centrance as a dac and preamplifier and leave the amplifier for something like the CanAmp. The Centrance does a nice job since it is so compact, and so good sounding for its price. And the CanAmp does a good job because it is very good value and mates extremely well with the AKG k701/2.)
Rinthe, if you have any more questions, I'd be happy to help. But we should stop hijacking this thread.
You can make a new thread dedicated to your headphone quest, or I'd be happy to correspond through email. Send me a pm if you go with either option.
Best wishes.
And long live the CanAmp!
I believe the main differences between the different Dac1 models are their inputs and features, not their sound or performance. USB would be useful if you don't have a digital out from your computer. In fact, if you're just starting, USB would be a good way to go.
Yes, the Dac1 has enough power for the AKG k701 and k702. But a lot of better solutions do. I listened to Cassandra Wilson's new album Silver Pony on the TC Electronics BMC-2. It was plenty loud for me turned up a little past half way. That was using the built in headphone amplifier, not the fancy calibrated output.
I also listened to Overdust's debut album on the Centrance USB dac. It had plenty of power, certainly loud enough turned up just past halfway. (An alternative would be to use the Centrance as a dac and preamplifier and leave the amplifier for something like the CanAmp. The Centrance does a nice job since it is so compact, and so good sounding for its price. And the CanAmp does a good job because it is very good value and mates extremely well with the AKG k701/2.)
Rinthe, if you have any more questions, I'd be happy to help. But we should stop hijacking this thread.
Best wishes.
And long live the CanAmp!