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Jan 22 2015 06:13pm
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I just bought a pair of HD 598s and they are my first pair of expensive headlhones. I am looking into buying a DAC for them, but can anyone point me in the right direction in what accessories to buy etc. Don't know anything about audio etc.

need budget ofc
and you will need an amp to go along with a DAC. can't just plug straight into a DAC. if budget is tight, there are some DAC/amp combo's at a good price.
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Jan 23 2015 05:45pm
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need budget ofc
and you will need an amp to go along with a DAC. can't just plug straight into a DAC. if budget is tight, there are some DAC/amp combo's at a good price.


Tyvm, as for a budget since o have no knowledge in the products and even what I need I can't really say. What about mid budget with best price/performance? I'm not looking to spend lots.
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Jan 23 2015 05:50pm
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Tyvm, as for a budget since o have no knowledge in the products and even what I need I can't really say. What about mid budget with best price/performance? I'm not looking to spend lots.

schiit magni/modi is 200$ total, or can get used for about 170$ total, or some other cheaper options if need be that others here can sugguest i'm sure.
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Jan 23 2015 05:52pm
Quote (Bankai @ Jan 23 2015 06:50pm)
schiit magni/modi is 200$ total, or can get used for about 170$ total, or some other cheaper options if need be that others here can sugguest i'm sure.


monoprice dac/amp
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Jan 25 2015 08:49pm
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http://www.cnet.com/news/quite-possibly-the-best-sounding-headphones-in-the-world/

nice :P
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Jan 26 2015 02:32am
Quote (AlWaleedBinTalal @ 25 Jan 2015 22:00)
hnnng head-fi porn

http://www.cnet.com/news/quite-possibly-the-best-sounding-headphones-in-the-world/


I think Stax is still ahead tho but hard to say as haven't heard them. But if I had to choose one without hearing em I would go for Stax. http://www.stax.co.jp/Export/SR009e.html
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Jan 26 2015 07:46am
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I think Stax is still ahead tho but hard to say as haven't heard them. But if I had to choose one without hearing em I would go for Stax. http://www.stax.co.jp/Export/SR009e.html


Yeah I don't really think you can get better headphones than top of the line Stax's (perhaps Sennheiser Orpheus) but based on reviews I think I'm more of an Audeze (LCD-X/3) kind of guy :3
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Jan 26 2015 10:31am
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I think Stax is still ahead tho but hard to say as haven't heard them. But if I had to choose one without hearing em I would go for Stax. http://www.stax.co.jp/Export/SR009e.html


planar magnetic vs electrostatic

2 different beasts

there is no best headphone, especially when choosing without hearing..

This post was edited by Bubbler on Jan 26 2015 10:31am
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Jan 26 2015 11:45am
Quote (Bubbler @ 26 Jan 2015 17:31)
planar magnetic vs electrostatic

2 different beasts

there is no best headphone, especially when choosing without hearing..


even more when there's advantages specific to each type and as you say, everyone is different

Quote (AlWaleedBinTalal @ 26 Jan 2015 14:46)
Yeah I don't really think you can get better headphones than top of the line Stax's (perhaps Sennheiser Orpheus) but based on reviews I think I'm more of an Audeze (LCD-X/3) kind of guy :3


there are people who think stax sound shit compared to hd 800, it's all relative bro

This post was edited by Neutral on Jan 26 2015 11:45am
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