[SmokeyThePanda]

I've had my eyes on the Schiit Stack for several years now. Now I see there's a Schiit Stack 2 and I'm really considering getting the combo. I've never taken the plunge because I've always just used a Fiio E11 and don't notice much different as far as sound goes and I don't want to waste my money on something a lot more money. The Schiit Stack really interests me because I really like my soundstage and I hear the Stack is phenomal with open back cans and making them sound extremely spacious. I use the HD558's now,and I'm looking at getting the Q701's or the AD700. But I want to know if taking the plunge and getting a good DAC/Amp combo will provide better results than just upgrading my cans. Opinions?

 

[Youth]

Upgrading headphones will always make a bigger change than the amplifier or source. 

 

[Thenewguy007]

Amps are only needed if the headphone needs power.
The Q701 does need one more so than the AD700. Both will benefit from more power.
 
As far as a DAC goes, it will give more accurately convert the sound & those two headphones you listed are very detail oriented & they will definitely benefit from a cleaner sound.
 
 
Schiit Stack is entry level & pretty solid. Better than what you can get with a similar cost portable amp//dac.

 

[SmokeyThePanda]

Amps are only needed if the headphone needs power.
The Q701 does need one more so than the AD700. Both will benefit from more power.

As far as a DAC goes, it will give more accurately convert the sound & those two headphones you listed are very detail oriented & they will definitely benefit from a cleaner sound.


Schiit Stack is entry level & pretty solid. Better than what you can get with a similar cost portable amp//dac.

Is it possible to get only the Schiit DAC and connect it with the E11 and use that as the amp?