pjones5
100+ Head-Fier
Hey everybody, I'm new to the audiophile market and I have so many questions. I purchased AKG K371s and K553s - my original plan was to buy both and return the pair I liked less. Then I found that I actually really enjoyed both and corona happened, so I think I might just keep them. I've got a FiiO BTR5 coming in the mail to satisfy my dire need for a better DAC (I'm using primarily my iPhone 8 and iMac - iMac sound output isn't horrible, but I do think it could be significantly better). I'm not a huge file hog, I haven't been collecting songs in FLAC or WAV for years. I primarily stream from Spotify, though I have just begun a 3-month free subscription to Tidal (which I'm already enjoying immensely). At this point in the game, I've reached that first initial benchmark of acquiring good files, DAC/amp combo, and a decent pair of headphones. So, I'm going to settle in and start saving for that next upgrade(s) - problem is, I don't know what direction to take!
I've been looking a ton into potential DAPs to get. I don't fully understand how the power output/impedance math works though so I'm not sure what a DAP would even be able to power. I'm not a huge fan of IEMs - nothing wrong with them, I just like the full headphone experience. From what I've looked at, I'm really looking at the Sony Walkman NW-ZX507 or NW-WM1A - for those of you who have experience with one or the other - what do you think? I realize these are a little more mainstream than, say, the FiiO M11 or HiBy R6 and a few others, and more expensive, but I keep getting drawn back to either of these two choices. Thoughts?
Next headphone upgrade might either be the Sennheiser HD650 or Sony MDR-Z7M2. I like the HD650s a lot, but my hesitancy is with the high impedance they have. I like portability. Plus, getting those would mean that I would have to get a designated amp as well. I don't know if any old DAP would be able to support the HD650s.
I've spent more time than I care to admit reading and researching on all of this. There appears to be just such a high degree of personal taste in all of this. Suffice to say, these purchases would be down the line (as I need to save for them) so any guidance now would be greatly appreciated!
I've been looking a ton into potential DAPs to get. I don't fully understand how the power output/impedance math works though so I'm not sure what a DAP would even be able to power. I'm not a huge fan of IEMs - nothing wrong with them, I just like the full headphone experience. From what I've looked at, I'm really looking at the Sony Walkman NW-ZX507 or NW-WM1A - for those of you who have experience with one or the other - what do you think? I realize these are a little more mainstream than, say, the FiiO M11 or HiBy R6 and a few others, and more expensive, but I keep getting drawn back to either of these two choices. Thoughts?
Next headphone upgrade might either be the Sennheiser HD650 or Sony MDR-Z7M2. I like the HD650s a lot, but my hesitancy is with the high impedance they have. I like portability. Plus, getting those would mean that I would have to get a designated amp as well. I don't know if any old DAP would be able to support the HD650s.
I've spent more time than I care to admit reading and researching on all of this. There appears to be just such a high degree of personal taste in all of this. Suffice to say, these purchases would be down the line (as I need to save for them) so any guidance now would be greatly appreciated!