[MalinYamato]

many Topping amps have high output impedance and those DX30 Pro and A50 do not seem to be good pairings with Sundaras. A50 : SE < 4.7Ω BAL < 9.4Ω DX30 Pro : SE < 10Ω

 

[MalinYamato]

I am also looking for amp and dac for my Sundara and AH-D7200 and this is my working list with links...

* price in dollars including tax and shipping to Sweden

Model	Spec	Price *
BTR5	ES9218P * 2 240mW@32 BT	120
Q5S + AM3D	AK4493EQ * 2 510mW@32 BT	422 +202
Magni 3 Hersey	2.4W@32Ω	173
SMSL SP200	2x3W@32Ω 2x220mW@600Ω	290
SMSL M200	AK4497EQ, BT UAT	290
SP200 + M200		526
SMSL D500	MQA, ES9038PR 570mW@32Ω,	400
Topping A90	6.4W @32Ω 500mW@600Ω	574
XD-05 Plus	AK4493EQ 1000mW@32Ω	273
SE1DA 9038S	ES9038Q2M 340mW@32Ω	121

 

[joshUKUSA]

Anyone got any recommendations for a closed back headphone to complement the sundara, looking for a different sound signature and currently considering one of the Fostex X00 variants

 

[GilesM]

Hello friends,

I have just purchased my hifiman Sundara’s. Being totally new to this type of headphone (my other set is Grado SR80). Can anyone suggest a replacement cable instead of the cable that comes with the Sundara’s? Budget up to £50.00

 

[yeboyi]

Hello friends,

I have just purchased my hifiman Sundara’s. Being totally new to this type of headphone (my other set is Grado SR80). Can anyone suggest a replacement cable instead of the cable that comes with the Sundara’s? Budget up to £50.00

Cable is cable dude. Don't waste money. Buy new cable if it gets broken.

 

[Eddie C]

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Guys, what about amp?

Topping DX3 Pro?
Topping NX4S?
Topping A50?

I recommend the Heresy, 2.4W for $99 USD is amazing!!! Modi 3 in black will look amazing as a stack, but I would recommend Topping E30 or SMSL Sanskrit 10th Mark II for their AK4493 chip. They also support DSD and higher bit depth/sample rate if that matters to you.

Edit: if you get E30 make sure to update firmware which corrects polarity issue addressed in ASR and discussed in this video: Topping E30 - New firmware vs Old Firmware

 

[yeboyi]

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I recommend the Heresy, 2.4W for $99 USD is amazing!!! Modi 3 in black will look amazing as a stack, but I would recommend Topping E30 or SMSL Sanskrit 10th Mark II for their AK4493 chip. They also support DSD and higher bit depth/sample rate if that matters to you.

Yes. Good picks. E30 and Heresy godlike performers with nice price. No need to go expensive unless you want balanced.

 

[Eddie C]

Hello friends,

I have just purchased my hifiman Sundara’s. Being totally new to this type of headphone (my other set is Grado SR80). Can anyone suggest a replacement cable instead of the cable that comes with the Sundara’s? Budget up to £50.00

If you aren't chasing after things such as occ, 7n, litz, etc. fancy wire material, Neomusica cable on Amazon is recommended for being more compact and lighter. For visual appealing + customization of length/termination then Hart cables + Periapt cables are highly recommend

Cable is cable dude. Don't waste money. Buy new cable if it gets broken.

Perhaps he wants custom length, ergonomics, termination for balanced etc.

 

[GilesM]

If you aren't chasing after things such as occ, 7n, litz, etc. fancy wire material, Neomusica cable on Amazon is recommended for being more compact and lighter. For visual appealing + customization of length/termination then Hart cables + Periapt cables are highly recommend



Perhaps he wants custom length, ergonomics, termination for balanced etc.

 

[GilesM]

I was just searching for the next upgrade, perhaps it is not worthwhile after all. I will just sit back and enjoy my new headphones. We will be moving house soon, for the first time we will have a room dedicated to music, both headphones and via speakers. A whole space just for music, can’t wait...

 

[JamminVMI]

Yes. Good picks. E30 and Heresy godlike performers with nice price. No need to go expensive unless you want balanced.

More power also comes with price x I have Magni 3 and Asgard and prefer the asgard (But it is twice the price). And although I prefer the Asgard, the M3 is very good as well. Not trying to make your life more difficult, really!

 

[yeboyi]

More power also comes with price x I have Magni 3 and Asgard and prefer the asgard (But it is twice the price). And although I prefer the Asgard, the M3 is very good as well. Not trying to make your life more difficult, really!

Heresy power output similiar to Asgard 3. Magni 3 is old now.

 

[limaaa]

Why not Magni 3+ instead of Heresy?

 

[Matoriv]

Finally got my Sundaras and am loving the sound coming from it and the comfort on my head.
Agree that the stock cables arent great and the right side cable doesnt seem to connect well and i usually have to fiddle with it to get sound from the right side.

Everything seems so clear & loud compared to the HD6XX (from memory).
I am really enjoying it and will next test if there is any noticeable difference between the 2 amp/dacs I have before looking to upgrade the amp/dac.

 

[yeboyi]

Why not Magni 3+ instead of Heresy?

Magni 3+ good too. Heresy just measures better. More perfect product. Sound ? dunno