What would be a good portable Dac/Amp to use with my HD6xx and Sony Xperia 1 V cell phone?
I am new to this hobby. I purchased a HD6XX and plan to use it with my Sony Xperia 1 V cell phone, that has a 3.5mm jack. I was wondering if I needed a portable dac/amp or just a portable amp and if so what would one recommend? Any assistance one could provide, would be greatly appreciated. Kind regards, Haz
Mar 7, 2024
I don't meant to poop on people buying this, but you need to consider that this is a tube DAC, not a tube amp. The tube is only supplied with 12V. The amp is not even using it. The 6922 EH tube it comes with requires 90V for class A, but can support up to 220V. Basically, that means that the tube on the top is a bit of a gimmick to sell the product because it will, at best, slightly color your sound, perhaps even just so slightly that the difference is negligible. You could get a tube with an extremely loud soundstage and EQ the rest of the way and it might be worth it.
You have to think... do you want to listen to your music with good, but maybe barely noticeable distortion (Aune T1) or do you want to hear music how it was meant to sound? The O2+ODAC is an endgame amp/dac- it's completely neutral you won't need anything else unless you start getting into headphones over $1500.
If you still want to get this, that's fine, but I hope people understand that this isn't really a tube amp and that it shouldn't be bought for that. The O2+ODAC is probably something you will want to upgrade to in the future.
The conclusion is that it's more than enough to power them. Oh well.. I still think the O2+ODAC is way better bang for your buck.
You can ask on reddit, head-Fi, Changstar, you'll get different answers everywhere. I think it's slightly amusing that you give purchase advice for a product that you have zero experience with.
Also thought you might want to just take a look at that. NwAvGuy himself thinks the O2 is more than powerful enough for the LCD-2.
you recommend the schiit magni/modi, something that head-fi (amongst others) reviewed as being an aesthetic decision more than sound (schiit vs. aune) with an obvious tube rolling advantage for those who are so inclined.
then you recommend an amp/dac combo you've yet to personally use as "end game" based solely on reviews.
all of your suggestions are $70 + more than this drop. how is that good advice? and correct me if i'm wrong, but, have you used any of this gear to warrant claims of better/worse?
i'm confused...
At the very least, I hope to persuade some other Canadians who will be paying $15 for shipping and probably get hit with customs, bringing the total to $160-200, to save their money and get a superior product that will probably last them a lot longer.
Anyway, you're just mad that you spent money on an mediocre, overpriced DAC/AMP that comes with a LED. I don't see why else you'd be so angry. :D
At the end of the day, people can buy what they want. You and I both know the reason this is selling is because of the tube on top- if it weren't there, I bet most people wouldn't give it a second look. But the tube doesn't do anything. It's a marketing device. Look at the data sheet for the supplied 6922 EH tube for yourself:
http://www.tubebooks.org/tubedata/HB-3/Receiving-Type_Industrial_Tubes/6922.PDF
Your anecdotal evidence about the tubes in the T1 changing sound isn't very useful.The stats, however, don't lie, and when you look at them it's so easy to see that the Aune T1 is a dead-end product. It's a hybrid device with cheap components that happens to have a tube stuck into the DAC pathway to "alter the sound", and for you to suggest otherwise is just dishonest.
It's pretty simple: the Aune T1 appeals to people because of the tube, but many probably are unaware of its role. I'm letting them know that it does nothing (other than sell the product). 12V will not bring out the characteristics of the tube, and I imagine many people are buying this because they think they'll be able to change the sound of their headphones.
My OP was to make people aware of that and consider whether or not they should invest in a DAC/amp that will bring them more value in the long run.
and value/return are subjective. there's much to be experienced out there. for 130, the aune has been an inexpensive and fantastic addition to my desktop setup. i'm sorry you haven't had a chance to try it as it might have surprised you.
i've been looking at bottlehead as well. debating between the sex and paramour to power the blumenstein orcas (either classic or deluxe). this is my future setup for a main stereo where i'll be running a (to be) modded technic 1200. at least that's what i'm planning on at the moment. things have a way of changing but as of now i'm pretty convinced this will be a great setup for my needs.