CDLehner
New Head-Fier
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So...I'm a recovering 'phile, looking for some focus on a "first", "good" HP setup. I say "first" and "good", because at some point along the way...I picked up a pair of AKG K272s; which I'm sure are mid-fi in this world, at best (more like...once upon a time they were mid-fi, now probably not even that. I just kind of got them, "because"; good price, and I knew AKG was a "reputable" producer). They're...OK. I'm not sure if it's the cans, or the fact that they've never been mated properly, etc. Probably both. Anyway...
I'm looking to step-up, a bit anyway; into something more solidly in the mid-fi, current day. I've done some research...and yes, the answers to my questions are undoubtedly documented; but...I'm going to ask and frame, in a more pointed way just for yours truly. Even though it may be well-covered ground, any feedback and advice is appreciated.
So, for the cans...I seem to be looking at likely either an HD6xx (literally, the DROP 6xx...or 600, 650, 660S2s) or, the HiFiMan Edition XS. So...I guess based on that, my budget is like $200-500. For the HPs, I welcome feedback...but I'm probably not looking, to really go down a rabbit-hole; as I don't know much about Audeze, or Meze...Feliks, Fezz (why so many ZZZs in the headphone world, lol), etc.
As for an amp...that may be a different story (that I'm open to a bit of digging). I should mention...I'll probably just run source, from my Eversolo DMP-A6 (even if I switch, down the road...maybe "step-down" to a WiiM Ultra or BlueSound Nano...I'm anticipating not needing/wanting, a DAC/Amp combo). Amps that I've considered so far: the iFi CAN Signatures, for the HD and HFM (no...these amps, didn't drive my selection for the HPs; more like the other way around). Looks like they're both $200 right now. Or maybe something (tube-y), like an xDuoo TA-66...or a Singxer SA-1. Or a Topping something...or an Aune something; or...
I should mention, in my reformed-audiophile system...I have an Emotiva BasX A2M Flex, at the other end of the Eversolo. I've seen, (especially if you jump it)...it can be a helluva powerful, HP amp. Now...I assume, as in the world I'm more familiar with; powerful, doesn't necessarily mean "good". But...I thought I'd put it out there, as a bird-in-hand option.
CD
I'm looking to step-up, a bit anyway; into something more solidly in the mid-fi, current day. I've done some research...and yes, the answers to my questions are undoubtedly documented; but...I'm going to ask and frame, in a more pointed way just for yours truly. Even though it may be well-covered ground, any feedback and advice is appreciated.
So, for the cans...I seem to be looking at likely either an HD6xx (literally, the DROP 6xx...or 600, 650, 660S2s) or, the HiFiMan Edition XS. So...I guess based on that, my budget is like $200-500. For the HPs, I welcome feedback...but I'm probably not looking, to really go down a rabbit-hole; as I don't know much about Audeze, or Meze...Feliks, Fezz (why so many ZZZs in the headphone world, lol), etc.
As for an amp...that may be a different story (that I'm open to a bit of digging). I should mention...I'll probably just run source, from my Eversolo DMP-A6 (even if I switch, down the road...maybe "step-down" to a WiiM Ultra or BlueSound Nano...I'm anticipating not needing/wanting, a DAC/Amp combo). Amps that I've considered so far: the iFi CAN Signatures, for the HD and HFM (no...these amps, didn't drive my selection for the HPs; more like the other way around). Looks like they're both $200 right now. Or maybe something (tube-y), like an xDuoo TA-66...or a Singxer SA-1. Or a Topping something...or an Aune something; or...
I should mention, in my reformed-audiophile system...I have an Emotiva BasX A2M Flex, at the other end of the Eversolo. I've seen, (especially if you jump it)...it can be a helluva powerful, HP amp. Now...I assume, as in the world I'm more familiar with; powerful, doesn't necessarily mean "good". But...I thought I'd put it out there, as a bird-in-hand option.
CD
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