Upgrade from or to my Denon D5000
Dec 29, 2012 at 6:04 PM Thread Starter Post #1 of 33
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After having the denon d5000 for nearly 2 years and buying cheaper mid fi (such as the AKG K702) cans along the way I have decided I like the denons sound the best. However it's been quiet a while so an upgrade is in order. I'm currently running the denons through the fiio e7+e9 combo and that's good enough in terms of loudness. I was looking at the Audeze LCD 2, Hifiman HE 500, or even just getting upgrades for my denons (new cables, pads, cups). My budget is definetly UNDER 2000, way under if possible. I want the best bang for the buck.
Thanks in advance!
 
Dec 31, 2012 at 12:48 AM Post #8 of 33
Also would a good amp+DAC really be a tremendous upgrade to the sound? I was thinking about the schiit LYR and bitfrost combo but can't decide since I don't know what it will actually be upgrading to the sound.
 
Dec 31, 2012 at 1:55 PM Post #10 of 33
I agree an amp and dac wouldn't be a huge upgrade. Might get flamed here but I think they are easy to drive.
 
Dec 31, 2012 at 5:21 PM Post #12 of 33
I say buy JMoney pads at minimum. You could buy the dynamat and start by damping the cups on your d5000s yourself. Total
Out of pocket would be less than $100. In my opinion it makes the denon's a truly great headphone. ( I'm obviously biased :wink: )
 
Dec 31, 2012 at 5:28 PM Post #13 of 33
I have a Yulong D100 on the way that I got second handed from another Head-Fier (315 Euro) Coming from a FiiO E17 we'll see how much of an upgrade it is! From what I've read atleast it will take my D5K's to another level.
 
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