leechi
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Just bought a pair of Q701's! I'm estimated to get them by Friday. I'm so excited, I just had to share. =)
Want to know. Is there a way to use the E12 like a desktop amp. By that, I mean can you plug it up to a power source and let it stay plugged up without worrying about blowing the battery inside, or can you take the battery out to avoid that?
So how big of a difference would the q701 have between using the direct laptop output into a magni when compared to going hrough the modi first? Sorry for the noobish question but I need a reason to justify spending $100 on a dac lol. Listening to the q701 through thte magni from my laptop honestly doesn't sound that bad but I don't really know what I'm missing now do I
Please help me!
I'm looking to buy these (in lime... *drool*). They are currently at the top of my list of >300€ headphones. I just need to know what amp to get for these. I listen probably solely on comp/laptop so portability is not a necessity although a plus for a little portable amp. Basically I need an usb out dac/amp (or set) that is moderately priced. Definitely have to be under 200€, preferably 100€. I'm checking the FiiO E17 which sounds like awesome with bass and treble boosts. I'm just worried if this'll power the phones' adequately. Also the E12 tickles my fancy but I need a DAC to go with it. Any suggestions for this?
PS. Can I amp these for more bass and get away with it? As in that it doesn't muddle the rest of the frequency spectrum.
I sometimes use mine with my little E17 and it works a treat.
You may need to go to 12gain in the amp tho, but the sound is good.
I use the Schiit Magni and it pairs magnificently with the Q701. Modi is designed to be used with Magni and I've heard it is an excellent DAC, though I've never actually used one with the Q701.
Magni with the Q701? You guys are nuts. No way that tiny thing could power the Q701! Requires an amp that costs at least $300 and don't you forget it!
Only kidding..I do like the Magni and Q701, but I'm using the ODAC. I have to admit that it sounded AWFUL the first few hours. Give the Magni a week and it seems to smooth itself out. How? No clue, especially since it has no op-amps. Please don't give me brain lecture thing. I didn't say burn-in.
I'd have a hard time picking between the E9 and Magni for the Q701. E9 was a tad warmer and a little bit fuller sounding. Not colored, but maybe a tiny bit more than the Magni. They were both good. Despite what people say, the E9 has some good measurements, but seems to not be as revealing of what's attached to it as the Magni. I guess this means a lot. The Magni seems more transparent and revealing.
There is also a chance that the Modi adds a touch of warmth to the Magni's "sound".
The ODAC is PERFECT for the Q701. It doesn't magically make it "cold and analytical".
For my Q701 I still prefer the Headroom Micro, but for my DJ100 the Magni is what I've been loving lately.
BTW I don't think the Magni is bright, but I still might not prefer to use it with say a DT-990 or 325is or something similar. It's ruler flat, but doesn't have ANY warmth IMO.