Stouty447
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My current set-up is begging for an upgrade, I can't decide if I should go with an Amp or DAC. I need to stay right around $200 range as I am a student, and books don't pay for themselves. My current setup is as follows.
Kenwood CD-323M> Denon AVR-1611> Beyerdynamic DT 880 Pro 250 Ohm
I am not sure if I need an amp or a DAC, or both. I am currently using the Coaxial out on my CD player, it also has optical out and a "1 bit" DAC in it for analog out. The DAC in the Denon sounds better than the CD player DAC, so if an amplifier is the way to go, I would also need a decent DAC with either a optical or coaxial input. As far as amps, the Denon is pretty powerful for speakers, but I don't know if that carries over to headphones. At half volume, it is at the top of my enjoyable range, but I know that volume isn't the only thing that amplifiers affect.
So what component needs an upgrade more, DAC or amplifier?
I have considered the following options so far...
Little Dot MKII+Fiio D3
Audioengine D1
All replies are appreciated! Thanks
Kenwood CD-323M> Denon AVR-1611> Beyerdynamic DT 880 Pro 250 Ohm
I am not sure if I need an amp or a DAC, or both. I am currently using the Coaxial out on my CD player, it also has optical out and a "1 bit" DAC in it for analog out. The DAC in the Denon sounds better than the CD player DAC, so if an amplifier is the way to go, I would also need a decent DAC with either a optical or coaxial input. As far as amps, the Denon is pretty powerful for speakers, but I don't know if that carries over to headphones. At half volume, it is at the top of my enjoyable range, but I know that volume isn't the only thing that amplifiers affect.
So what component needs an upgrade more, DAC or amplifier?
I have considered the following options so far...
Little Dot MKII+Fiio D3
Audioengine D1
All replies are appreciated! Thanks