[FightBrothers]

Can you do a comparison between the Q701 and m50s to the X2 (if you've ever tried them) just as a reference?

 

[conquerator2]

  I'll also be in a position to compare the X2 and the L2 in the next few days. I'll post my findings, as it seems there is a bit of demand for an understanding of the similarities/differences between the two.
 

That'd be greatly appreciated 

 

[Kalookakoo]

Anone know which I should get? HD650 or Fildelio x2? HD650 for $310 new, X2, $270 new?

 

[shinji17]

Would anybody consider purchasing an O2+ODAC combo be overkill for the X2's? I need some help purchasing an AMP/DAC with this. Any help is appreciated!

 

[Uberclocked]

  Would anybody consider purchasing an O2+ODAC combo be overkill for the X2's? I need some help purchasing an AMP/DAC with this. Any help is appreciated!

It's not overkill at all.  However, you might want to look at the Schiit Modi/Vali stack over the O2/ODAC combo.  It should provide better performance, and the Vali gives you access to tubes for the low, low (relatively speaking) price of $120.

 

[shinji17]

  It's not overkill at all.  However, you might want to look at the Schiit Modi/Vali stack over the O2/ODAC combo.  It should provide better performance, and the Vali gives you access to tubes for the low, low (relatively speaking) price of $120.

Thank you for the advice. I was under the impression that the O2+ODAC combo would be superior to the Modi/Vali for lower impedance headphones. I also have no experience with tube amps, would you still recommend me the Modi/Vali over the O2+ODAC? Thanks again.

 

[Uberclocked]

  Thank you for the advice. I was under the impression that the O2+ODAC combo would be superior to the Modi/Vali for lower impedance headphones. I also have no experience with tube amps, would you still recommend me the Modi/Vali over the O2+ODAC? Thanks again.

Yeah, the tubes in the Vali are pretty small, soldered on, and non-replaceable, making it an easy recommendation as an entry-level tube amp for people new to tube amps.  See here [taken from Schiit website]:

 

 

[shinji17]

  Yeah, the tubes in the Vali are pretty small, soldered on, and non-replaceable, making it an easy recommendation as an entry-level tube amp for people new to tube amps.  See here [taken from Schiit website]:

 

I see, thanks for the recommendation, I will look into it now.

 

[kfotheringham]

+1 on the VALI

 

[mgh24]

Anone know which I should get? HD650 or Fildelio x2? HD650 for $310 new, X2, $270 new?

Curious where you are finding 650 for $310 new?

Thanks

 

[CoiL]

 

  It's not overkill at all.  However, you might want to look at the Schiit Modi/Vali stack over the O2/ODAC combo.  It should provide better performance, and the Vali gives you access to tubes for the low, low (relatively speaking) price of $120.

Thank you for the advice. I was under the impression that the O2+ODAC combo would be superior to the Modi/Vali for lower impedance headphones. I also have no experience with tube amps, would you still recommend me the Modi/Vali over the O2+ODAC? Thanks again.

And I recommend to look into Aune T1 which is DAC/AMP combo. And with cheap NOS tubes You could probably get even better solution T1 is already considered better than Magni + Modi with stock tube by many users if You do some research. Add cheap NOS tube + cheap capacitor upgrade (if You have skill) and You get very good solution for the price. You can ask more information from user Geo6 and read his impressions on pairing with X2: http://www.head-fi.org/t/723025/philips-fidelio-x2/1125#post_11049366
For what it counts, I find my modified Aune T1 + Siemens E88CC tube + Fidelio X1 to be perfect match and also my desktop rig endgame.

 

[Kalookakoo]

Curious where you are finding 650 for $310 new?

Thanks

Sennehiser website, with code 35OFFSENN. It's 325 with 2 day shipping for me.

 

[BB 808]

 
Sennehiser website, with code 35OFFSENN. It's 325 with 2 day shipping for me.

Thanks for the info

 

[ThurstonX]

Amazon just charged my card for the X2s, and they don't do that until they're shipping... 

  If they're coming from relatively near by, could have them tomorrow, but Monday is more likely.

 

[bizkid]

Got my X2 in today. On first listen they sound very promising. Great balance, slightly warm mids, good and strong bass, present treble. Nothing feels missing or exaggerated. Nice job Philips.