ngen52
New Head-Fier
Hi guys!
So I'm torn as to which upgrade I should make to my system first that will make the biggest difference.
I'm between the Schiit Mjolnir 3 amplifier and Audeze LCD-X open-back headphones. Note that I will probably get one after the other one within 6-12 months.
Current Stack:
Headphones: Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro (250ohm) (w/ Dekoni Sheepskin Pads)
Amplifier: Schiit Midgard
Pre-Amplifier: Schiit Freya+ (w/ Vintage Sylvania 6SN7 tubes)
DAC: Schiit Modius E
Streamer: Wiim Ultra
EQ: Schiit Loki Mini+
Phono Pre-Amplifier: Schiit Mani 2
Turntable: Pioneer PLX 1000 (w/ Ortofon 2m Bronze cartridge)
Factors to Consider:
So I'm torn as to which upgrade I should make to my system first that will make the biggest difference.
I'm between the Schiit Mjolnir 3 amplifier and Audeze LCD-X open-back headphones. Note that I will probably get one after the other one within 6-12 months.
Current Stack:
Headphones: Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro (250ohm) (w/ Dekoni Sheepskin Pads)
Amplifier: Schiit Midgard
Pre-Amplifier: Schiit Freya+ (w/ Vintage Sylvania 6SN7 tubes)
DAC: Schiit Modius E
Streamer: Wiim Ultra
EQ: Schiit Loki Mini+
Phono Pre-Amplifier: Schiit Mani 2
Turntable: Pioneer PLX 1000 (w/ Ortofon 2m Bronze cartridge)
Factors to Consider:
- My main goals are: warmth/musicality, clarity, dynamics, and soundstage. I want a product that doesn't make sacrifices in any of those categories ideally.
- I want the same or better build quality of the DT 1990 Pro (leather, metal). I do not want predominately plastic or flimsy headphones
- I'm relatively newer to higher end headphones (having only been using consumer products for most of my career with a greater emphasis on my 2 channel system) so perhaps I'm still applying what I've learned in that space to my headphones set-up too aggressively
- Will the Schiit Mjolnir 3 provide a cost justified improvement over the Midgard? In what ways? And will the improvements be noticeable on either set of headphones?
- Will the Audeze LCD-X provide a noticeable improvement over the DT 1990 Pro?