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100+ Head-Fier
The X7 is only worth if you plan on also using speakers with it.Hi,
I currently own a AKG712 pro, DT990 (600ohm) and a AD700. Combined with an old titanium HD sound card and Fiio e9.
I am looking for a new amp/dac solution which will bring out the best from the AKG 712 (priority 1) and dt 990 (600ohm) (priority 2). My current setup does not feel like it is doing any justice to my thirstier headphones. Surround sound is preferable, with my main focus being on gaming.
1) was about to pull the trigger on a creative x7 but then couldn't decide if upgrading to the Limited Edition variant would be worth it? Or if it would be better to purchase the new G6 or go for another combo.
I am only interested in bringing the best out of my headphones and have no use for a speaker amp.
2) How would these solutions compare to a Schiit stack (I live in London so more expensive), JDS labs O2/ODAC and other AMP/Dacs in a similar price range? I understand there would be no VSS, but would the quality of the components make up for it? Positional audio is important to me.
Many thanks if you have taken the time to read this.
If your just gonna be using headphones I would just get the G6. Creative claims that it can drive 600ohm headphones but if amping is still an issue then you can just hook up your fiio e9 to the line out port of the G6.