[Nerox]

 
Hi everyone
 
The audiophile world is brand new for me. So I don't have much knowledge in it. I've just bought a Sennheiser HD650 because It seems to be a good reference and a good base to begin. But I don't even have a decent amplifier ( I just have an old Sony tuner/amplifier ..). So all advice would be much appreciated
 
I mostly listen to music(lossless/mp3 320) on my laptop , using foobar with some vst effect (bbe)
 
My first question is :
 
What's the best choice between  a Little Dot DAC_I + Amp(I was thinking about the LD ll++)  and a Little Dot  DAC_ll (which has a built-in transistor in it) . Is an tube amplifier add much things ( "warmer sound" ...) ? Or should i buy the LD DAC ll instead.
 
In fact i don't see much feedback about the LD DAC ll.. Perhaps I did'nt search well :/
 
My secon question is:  Is the E5 can well-amplify the Cowon S9 for using it with the HD650? Or should i search another portable amplifier ?
 
 
Thanks in advance

 

[Nerox]

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[VictoriaGuy]

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Give it time..somebody probably will come along with the information you need. (Keep in mind the time difference between Europe and N. America, work schedules, holiday plans....)
 
 
http://rockgrotto.proboards.com/
is another headphone site you could check out.
 
John

 

[Adda]

I think the DAC_I + amp is a better long term solution as it has balanced outputs as well as single ended.
Because of this you can connect two analogue devices to the DAC_I while the DAC_II only has one single-ended output, so it can only be hooked up to one analogue device at the time.
Also, the amp built in to the DAC_II is basically a modified portable amp, so it is rather weak.
 
Sound wise the DAC_I and DAC_II should be identical, but a real dedicated amp will easily outperform the integrated amp in the DAC_II.
 
Edit: By the way, the DAC_I/II will most likely last you a long time, it sounds really great and will scale well with future upgrades, my LD mkV doesn't show it's full potential.

 

[Nerox]

Thank you very much for you're reply ! This helped a lot
 
I'll buy an second-hand DAC l with 797BR oamp  ( apparently it add much (spacilization/bass) and sound really better (the seller said than it cost 20€/pc. The DAC have  a pair of 797BR.)  from a french guy for 220€ .. and perhaps a Little dot tube amp when I'll earn money from holiday job ! =)
 
Happy Holidays , if you have some ! Happy new year... etc
 
I'm really looking forward to hear the LD DAC l !

 

[Adda]

Thanks, happy new year to you too