[redryder]

These are my current headphones - Fostex THX00, HD650, and a set of HE4XX coming in the mail.

I am currently using a Samsung Note 8 as my source, and I have a Topping NX4 as a portable DAC/AMP. The amp seems to have enough power to drive the HD650, which is the most demanding headphone of the lot. I listen to a mix of mp3s and lossless audio, and HDtracks that I've purchased.

Having spent so much money on the headphones, naturally I'm worried that they are being limited by other things in my chain like my source or amp. What is the next logical progression for me? DAP? Desktop amp?

 

[ahmadfaizadnan]

HD650 scales up with better system. Do you have any budget in mind?

 

[cossix]

A new desktop amp and DAC, or just amp, would be a good next step. As mentioned, do you have a budget?

 

[redryder]

A new desktop amp and DAC, or just amp, would be a good next step. As mentioned, do you have a budget?

Thanks! Budget would be $300-$400. I was initially looking at the Schiit Magni as a cheap desktop amp but i would need to use a 3.5mm to rca cable, and doubleamping from my phone.

 

[cossix]

Thanks! Budget would be $300-$400. I was initially looking at the Schiit Magni as a cheap desktop amp but i would need to use a 3.5mm to rca cable, and doubleamping from my phone.

Well in that budget of 300-400 you should really be looking at a dac as well, or a better combo unit. Magni 3/Vali 2 and Modi 2 Multibit is a great combo from what I've heard and should be a significant step up in quality

 

[ahmadfaizadnan]

I am still waiting for my turn on the idsd nano BL but with the price, it's really something worth to consider; since, its older bother micro BL is an amazing piece of amp. But you can never go wrong with schitt.