corrupt_file
New Head-Fier
- Joined
- Jun 14, 2009
- Posts
- 25
- Likes
- 0
Hello all,
I recently purchased AH-D2000 and expecting it to arrive at my door within a week.
I currently have a HT Omega Striker sound card, and I am considering for an upgrade to either Claro Plus + or Claro Halo.
I am stuck in a dillema because AH-D2000 is only 25ohms in impedance, so I shouldn't really need an amp. But having better components on a higher end sound card will *probably* improve the SQ.
Claro Plus + has a very good op-amp integrated on to the circuit, while Claro Halo was designed specifically for headphone users and has a built in amp. The price (in Canada) goes $169.99 for Claro Plus+, and 199.99 for Claro Halo.
Striker indeed is a good card, but knowing that there are products out there that could potentially improve SQ, just bothers me A LOT not to try them out, especially when they can be had for a reasonable price.
If there is not much of a difference from striker -> claro plus / halo, I might just stick with striker to save $$$ for a rainy day.
Has anyone tried striker and either claro plus+ or claro halo?
Anybody have any advices? I am pretty much a newbie when it comes to headphone experience so any inputs are welcome!
Many thanks,
JY
I recently purchased AH-D2000 and expecting it to arrive at my door within a week.
I currently have a HT Omega Striker sound card, and I am considering for an upgrade to either Claro Plus + or Claro Halo.
I am stuck in a dillema because AH-D2000 is only 25ohms in impedance, so I shouldn't really need an amp. But having better components on a higher end sound card will *probably* improve the SQ.
Claro Plus + has a very good op-amp integrated on to the circuit, while Claro Halo was designed specifically for headphone users and has a built in amp. The price (in Canada) goes $169.99 for Claro Plus+, and 199.99 for Claro Halo.
Striker indeed is a good card, but knowing that there are products out there that could potentially improve SQ, just bothers me A LOT not to try them out, especially when they can be had for a reasonable price.
If there is not much of a difference from striker -> claro plus / halo, I might just stick with striker to save $$$ for a rainy day.
Has anyone tried striker and either claro plus+ or claro halo?
Anybody have any advices? I am pretty much a newbie when it comes to headphone experience so any inputs are welcome!
Many thanks,
JY