[gatorjon]

I have the 788 and am still within the return window. After some research I found the SU-8+SP200 combo as a possible better option. My daily headphones are Hifiman Ananda, HD600, and Grado 325e. I do not use any of the features of the 788 and everything is running balanced xlr except the Grados. I have a few questions:

1. Is the difference in amps or DACs worth the switch?
2. What about the Drop 789 as an alternative? Worth the extra money over the SP200?
3. I was also looking at the SU-8/Loxjie P20 combo. Would that amp not work well with the Anandas (25ohm 103dbs)?

 

[Celty]

If you are considering the 789, you may want to throw the Monolith 887 into the ring. It measures slightly better than the 789, and you get a 3 year warranty vs. 1 year. Though the fundamental design is the same, Monoprice went through and upgraded a number of component choices. It will certainly drive your headphones with ease, I'm very happy with it.

 

[simurg]

I have the opportunity to buy thx 887 amp and thx 788 dac/amp for the same price. On paper 788 has dual chips and fully balanced. (I have a nuforce DAC 80 so don't have balanced dac). Isn't 788 better option since it is fully balanced and it has dual dac/amp?