[BPzz]

Hi everyone a year and a half ago I got my first new pair of headphones (Phillips Fidelio X2's) and love them however the sound has always been on the low side of things and I also want to get a bit more out of them with a amp/dac. I have little to no knowledge on amp's/dac's.

What do you recommend me getting with my headphones? about $200 give or take can go a little higher if needed, send me your suggestions!

Thanks.

BP

 

[Rhamnetin]

For that price, the only real options are the Schiit Modi 2 + Magni 3 or Modi 2 + Vali 2. Either combo ought to provide a nice boost to sound quality.

 

[BPzz]

Hi Rhamnetin,

Thanks for the reply. I don't understand why do I need to purchase the Schiit Modi 2 and the Magni 3? and not just one or the other?

 

[buke9]

One is a dac and one is a amp. You could just use the Magni with the line out of your computer if that is what you’re using.

 

[BPzz]

Hi buke9,

yea thats what I am currently doing just have it plugged straight into the pc,

just to confirm this is the amp* http://www.schiit.com/products/magni-3

would the dac increase the sound quality a lot with the amp?

 

[Rhamnetin]

I've always found DACs, even in the Modi 2 range, to be a big improvement over onboard sound (and I always have higher end motherboards since I always use an up to date enthusiast gaming PC).

 

[buke9]

Unless you are getting a bunch of noise from the computer just a amp would be fine. I don’t find inexpensive dacs do a whole lot increase the sound quality unless you’re having issues which your source and don’t have real detailed oriented headphones . You can always pick one up later if you feel the need. The X2’s aren’t hard to drive so the Magni should drive them to ear bleed level but save your hearing and don’t go there for too long ; )

 

[BPzz]

Does it come with all the cables I need?

 

[ProtegeManiac]

Hi everyone a year and a half ago I got my first new pair of headphones (Phillips Fidelio X2's) and love them however the sound has always been on the low side of things and I also want to get a bit more out of them with a amp/dac. I have little to no knowledge on amp's/dac's.

What do you recommend me getting with my headphones? about $200 give or take can go a little higher if needed, send me your suggestions!

Save a bit more and get the JDS Labs O2+ODAC.

 

[buke9]

Does it come with all the cables I need?

I don’t think Schiit sends any cables with their stuff. Monoprice has good and cheap cables $7.99 on Amazon for a 1/8” to rca cable.

 

[BPzz]

Hi buke9,

can you link me to the cable that I need on amazon? btw im in australia.

 

[squee116]

If you're not hearing any background noise from your pc, you probably don't need the DAC. Essentially you'll need a 3.5mm/1/8" male connector that goes into your PC, that splits into a 2 RCA males that will feed into your amp. You should be able to find them pretty easily.

 

[buke9]

Hi buke9,

can you link me to the cable that I need on amazon? btw im in australia.

https://www.amazon.com.au/Premium-P...&qid=1532377915&sr=8-1&keywords=3.5+mm+to+rca

 

[BPzz]

Hi everyone my Magni 3 just arrived however I've ran into a problem,

My Phillips Fidelio X2 headphone jack don't fit into the headphone slot at the front of the amp. what adaptor do I need to buy? I think my headphone jack is 3.5mm? I am assuming the adaptor can be bought at any local pc/hardware store?

Also do I plug the amp into the headphone jack on the back of my PC?

Thanks,

BP

 

[EnDva]

Just get a 3.5mm to 6.3mm adapter. You can probably get them at any electronic hardware store.