TOPPING NX1 Portable Headphone Amplifier Impressions Thread

[TheFragileOne]

   
$230? WHAT??? It would be cheaper to just get it from Australia and get it shipped.
 
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Takstar-Headphones-Monitor-PRO-80-PRO80-Brand-New-in-Box-/191239116864?pt=AU_headphone&hash=item2c86bd5840&_uhb=1

Lol. I meant the DT 770 Pro 80's, not the Takstar's. I shouldn't have said Pro 80, my bad. And I actually found the DT 770's on ebay so I'm going to try to get them. 

 

[DJScope]

  Lol. I meant the DT 770 Pro 80's, not the Takstar's. I shouldn't have said Pro 80, my bad. And I actually found the DT 770's on ebay so I'm going to try to get them. 

 
HAHA! That makes more sense. I've used the DT770 250 Ohm on the NX1 and it definitely can drive them. But the DT770 scales well with good gear, so it sounds better with a more powerful amp.

 

[lawrecedent]

Yeah. I know the 80ohms don't NEED the amp, but would benefit from them which is why I'd probably get one later on. I can't get open earphones, sadly. Funny enough, I was just looking for IEM's and was so close to purchasing the XB90EX, but couldn't find anything or anyone with them, so I went with the Havi B3 Pro 1's which don't have a whole lot of bass which is why I want a bass-oriented headphone. I was considering the ATH-M50X with velour pads as well, but I'm afraid they won't have enough bass for me. Not everything I listen to requires bass though. I'm more worried about extension and the headphones actually producing the bass.

Thanks! I think for now I'm just not going to worry about one. I'll pick my headphones first then pick up an AMP and probably the Ele DAC later once I get some more money.

I have a pair of dt770 80 ohm which on full volume sound reasonable out of my Note 3, but really do require an amp to come into their own. I use the fiio e18 which is an amp and dac combined and can be used as desktop or portable. Maybe not the best but certainly covers many scenarios.

 

[medoza476]

Just order NX1 to pair with my Havi. Never be impatient like this before!!

 

[ebrian]

I've wondered about DACs.  How much the improvement depends on the source material? 
 
For example what if I were listening to a 128kbps mp3, would I notice anything different by using a DAC instead?  Or do you need to be using lossless FLAC to really hear a difference? 
 
e.g:
128+DAC=sounds like 192?
320+DAC=sounds like lossless?
FLAC+DAC=FLAC, or euphoric magic?

 

[robakri]

  I've wondered about DACs.  How much the improvement depends on the source material? 
 
For example what if I were listening to a 128kbps mp3, would I notice anything different by using a DAC instead?  Or do you need to be using lossless FLAC to really hear a difference? 
 
e.g:
128+DAC=sounds like 192?
320+DAC=sounds like lossless?
FLAC+DAC=FLAC, or euphoric magic?

A DAC is only going to be more revealing to your source material... with a DAC and 128kbps mp3 you are going to have a bad time. It is more about extending the physical limitations of your system to allow for a higher bitrate stream from your audio output as well as insuring a flat response coming from your computer and last but definitely not least to eliminate or minimize static noises coming from onboard devices

 

[TheFragileOne]

I have a pair of dt770 80 ohm which on full volume sound reasonable out of my Note 3, but really do require an amp to come into their own. I use the fiio e18 which is an amp and dac combined and can be used as desktop or portable. Maybe not the best but certainly covers many scenarios.

I just ordered the DT 770's. Would an ASUS XONAR DG suffice as an amp for them? It's not a true amp but it has an amp built in that supposedly supports it well. I also have an E6 which I'm now using, but I have to charge it after using.

 

[peter123]

My NX1 finally arrived (the second try purhcase). I'll bring it on my weekend trip tp see how it does

 

[DJScope]

  I just ordered the DT 770's. Would an ASUS XONAR DG suffice as an amp for them? It's not a true amp but it has an amp built in that supposedly supports it well. I also have an E6 which I'm now using, but I have to charge it after using.

 
You might want something a little bit more powerful for them IMO. 

 

[DJScope]

  My NX1 finally arrived (the second try purhcase). I'll bring it on my weekend trip tp see how it does

 
Can't wait to here your review!

 

[peter123]

   
Can't wait to here your review!

I doubt I'll find the time for a full review in the near future but I'll sure post my impressions when I get some time with it.

 

[Baycode]

  My NX1 finally arrived (the second try purhcase). I'll bring it on my weekend trip tp see how it does

 
Good to hear this

 

[peter123]

   
Good to hear this

 

[Wokei]

My NX1 finally arrived (the second try purhcase). I'll bring it on my weekend trip tp see how it does

Yes ...Yes...Yes...Yes

 

[peter123]

NX1 + Modded T50RP =

It has just about enough power to drive them but talk about synergy!