[Mad Lust Envy]

Oh, well, I only liked it for bass neutral cans like the PC360, Q701, HD598.

 

[kellte2]

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In my experience the mixamp's boost is one that leans towards affecting the low mids.  This may be a sloppier bass boost then some tighter ones that boost more specific lows with stronger punch/slam, but a broader boomier bass boost does sometimes give off a home-theatery bass effect.  Or at least it can make the overall sound fuller at the expense of a bit looser sounding low end.  The bass boost on the DSS is tighter and affects fewer frequencies with stronger slam, but doesn't fill out the sound much.

 
To this end, the DSS2 has several different levels of bass boost (to go along with combinations of treble/mid boosts).  It worked really well on the HD555, cans that desperately needed that low end help.  Haven't played with it too much on the DT 990 though.  The "flat" setting is all you need with these lively cans.

 

[Mad Lust Envy]

That will definitely be end game for me.

 

[kellte2]

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That will definitely be end game for me.

 
I don't believe you.

 

[Mad Lust Envy]

Trust me, for the power it has... there is absolutely no reason to feel like I need an upgrade. This is the most expensive Audio piece I have decided to go with. I trust Audio-GD's stuff. It was between this and the Compass-2, but I felt that this would definitely not make me wanna upgrade, while the Compass-2 was more for tweakers.

Gonna have to pair it up with the ODAC to keep my sanity. Once it's all set, I'll sell the E17.

 

[NamelessPFG]

That's a $500 DAC/amp there...and to think that $500 is barely enough for a decent electrostatic amp (SRM-T1 might be doable, SRM-1/Mk2 Pro is more likely with that budget), no DAC included.
 
Head-Fi can really skew one's perceptions on prices for audio gear...

 

[Mad Lust Envy]

That's actually an amp only (SA-31). The Compass 2 is indeed a DAC/AMP though.

You think the SA-31 can power Stax? Probably not. Lol.

 

[chicolom]

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That will definitely be end game for me.

 
 
Sure it will.  I believe you...
 

 

[AxelCloris]

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Sure it will.  I believe you...
 

 
Oh it definitely will be. He'll just end up starting a new save shortly after.

 

[Evshrug]

Trust me, for the power it has... there is absolutely no reason to feel like I need an upgrade. This is the most expensive Audio piece I have decided to go with. I trust Audio-GD's stuff. It was between this and the Compass-2, but I felt that this would definitely not make me wanna upgrade, while the Compass-2 was more for tweakers.
Gonna have to pair it up with the ODAC to keep my sanity. Once it's all set, I'll sell the E17.

Hurr gu Bah?! Ordered? Isn't it a $500 amp? Lol I hope it is amazing for you. Poor foster E90K and E17, heh. I remember you thought you might need the portable DAC of the E17, is that no longer the case?

 

[chicolom]

I like how FiiO has named the E9 the "Qogir".  It's so easy to pronounce!
 
"The FiiO QOGIR (E9K) desktop headphone amplifier offers truly stunning audio performance..."

 

[Fegefeuer]

MLE,
I see potential improvements in the DAC section! 

 

[Mad Lust Envy]

edit: next post

 

[Evshrug]

The FiiO E19 (Everest) is going to be a portable DAC/amp with about the same power as the E90K (and E9). Sounds interesting. I wonder if that means the E12 will also be about as powerful as the E90k...

 

[Mad Lust Envy]

What can be improved upon from the ODAC which is said to sound the same as the Benchmark DAC 1? That's a helluva claim. That and I honestly couldn't tell between the E17, NFB 5 DACs. They sounded the exact same to me.

 I remember you thought you might need the portable DAC of the E17, is that no longer the case?

I needed the portable amp because I was moving from my bedroom to my PC setup in the living. I no longer need that as I moved my PC setup to my room. Everything will be connected directly to the SA-31. It has a lot of analog inputs.

1. ODAC (PC)
2. Mixamp (game systems)
3. 3DS/Vita (have to buy a long 3.5 to rca cable, so I can play from my bed)

I'm pretty covered.

I'll probably keep the E17 for now while I recuperate some of this cost, then change to the ODAC.

$631.40 after shipping and remote for the SA-31.

OUCH. My second D7000 was about $610. Yup. The SA.31 has hurt my wallet more than anything. Good thing Paypal has Bill Me Later. h34r: