MSA1133
100+ Head-Fier
I am in the market for an easy to drive pair of cans for travel purposes but if I could travel with a Susvara instead, that would be something. I have been reading about how the Fiio M17 could get you there. Anyone been playing with this combo?
Hi, I've checked the combos that you've requested.
The M17 with DC power is the closest you'll get to a full blown desktop setup. It's an amazing device. Then comes the Romi LessFox BX2 plus (pure amp), Kann Cube and the iFi Micro BL (don't have a Diablo on hand). Even without the DC input, the M17 provides more stable current to the Susvaras than the other amps/daps that I've tried.
If you want consistent audio quality, the Meze Elites are amazing and easy to use. The LCD-5s are hungry for clean current and power so something like a Mojo 2 (even if it sounds good) pales in comparison against the battery powered or DC input mode Fiio M17.
I'm a road warrior too (at least before the COVID situation) and had a small bag with my Chord stack (TT2 + mScaler) that I used to lug around. Now with the new technological advancements, it's amazing how small devices such as the M17 (well, it's still a big brick) could make your portable audio life so much easier.