[jono454]

Currently i'm using a Fiio E9 with my AKG K702 and i really like this setup however since my christmas bonus just kicked in i have a little extra spending money so my question now is would investing in a Schiit asgard/valhalla or Little dot MK 1/2/ or 3 do any better than my Fiio E9. I'm not a basshead so i could care less about my K702 lacking bass.
 
Thanks.

 

[SanjiWatsuki]

The Fiio E9 has way more than enough power for the AKG K702 without having high distortion. I would expect very little returns from this investment. I would expect more out of either a new headphone or by improving your system with a DAC, if you're running it out straight out of a desktop's integrated audio.
 
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Currently i'm using a Fiio E9 with my AKG K702 and i really like this setup however since my christmas bonus just kicked in i have a little extra spending money so my question now is would investing in a Schiit asgard/valhalla or Little dot MK 1/2/ or 3 do any better than my Fiio E9. I'm not a basshead so i could care less about my K702 lacking bass.
 
Thanks.

 

 

[tdockweiler]

The E9 actually drives the K702 better than the Asgard. I had the Asgard and hated it with the K702. At first it was OK, until I realized how bad it was when I got the E9.
I think Schiit makes another amp that should be a better match with the K702.
 
I actually upgraded from the E9 for the K702 to the Headroom Micro Amp. Felt the upgrade was worth every penny and it also played well with the HD-650 I had at the time. If you want to upgrade from the E9 to something that's fairly cheap, maybe look into the Matrix M-Stage. Normally I don't suggest products I haven't heard, but it'd supposed to be a very good match for the K702.

 

[jono454]

Thanks for all the help, will consider the Matrix M-stage =D

 

[chicolom]

If you don't already have a DAC, get that first.  You will get more improvement from a DAC > E9 then getting a new amp but still amping your soundcard.

 

[obazavil]

AKG K702 + Lyr sounds very, very good.
 
I used Lyr with Valvo tubes, and the bass and details were wonderful

 

[jono454]

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If you don't already have a DAC, get that first.  You will get more improvement from a DAC > E9 then getting a new amp but still amping your soundcard.

I noticed in your gear your using the fiio e10...if i recall that's a DAC right? Would that be a suitable option as a DAC?

 

[jono454]

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AKG K702 + Lyr sounds very, very good.
 
I used Lyr with Valvo tubes, and the bass and details were wonderful

Thanks for the tip..i would definitely consider the Lyr however my wallet would hate me so much for doing so..maybe when i find a higher paying job i'll take the plunge.

 

[chicolom]

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I noticed in your gear your using the fiio e10...if i recall that's a DAC right? Would that be a suitable option as a DAC?

It's a DAC/Amp combo, but ya.  It would work and is one of the better ones in it's price bracket.
 

 

[zhangmp]

The AKG/Lyr and AKG/Little Dot are both great combos.  I'm not sure how they sound in regards to your current setup as I've never heard the E9.
 
I would agree that a DAC would probably give you the biggest results with your setup.