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kenjie531
0
May 10, 2018
Will Fiio E10k pair well with this??? If not please recommended a dac/amp combo under $150. Thank you!!
Chiropractor
57
May 11, 2018
kenjie531I was wondering about the same thing. What I hear from others is that while e10k may be able to power them, they can't bring them to their full potential. I recently purchased Schiit Vali 2 to tame the highs. I'm going to use e10k as a dac.
Heefty
1387
May 15, 2018
kenjie531E10K can output 200mW @ 32Ohm.
These need around 1.4W (7x the power) @ 35Ohm.
That means don't turn the volume up or you'll get a clip-fest and HE4XX doesn't sound good quiet. I don't call that a good match, but YMMV.
kenjie531
0
May 17, 2018
HeeftyThank you for that @Heefty. How did you get the 1.4W needed and what do you think think will be powerful enough to power this under 150$ for a DAC/AMP combo?
Heefty
1387
May 21, 2018
kenjie531I can't recommend anything in that price range from personal experience. I have seen good reviews on the FX Audio DAC-X6 which should get you close to where you want to be for HE4XX. It will get you up to ~119dBpeak SPL.
Another option is to keep your E10K and for its DAC and drive a better amp with it. If you go that route, O2 is good (that's what I typically use with mine) if a little sterile. Magni3 is supposed to be very good as well, and has the added benefit of doing much better with high impedance cans like HD650/HD6XX etc.
Chiropractor
57
May 21, 2018
HeeftyMagni3 in my opinion will only make the 4xx sound brighter I think Vali 2 may be better
Heefty
1387
May 21, 2018
ChiropractorVali2 costs $50 more and can't source the same current as Magni3. Magni3 will give 4xx some overhead. Vali2 won't.
Either way you're into the realm of arguing subjective differences though.
kenjie531
0
May 24, 2018
Heeftyi think i might go with the O2+SDAC when it drops. Thanks for the input
A community member
Jun 2, 2018
HeeftyBoth the Vali 2 and the Magni sound like dung IMO. Loud and powerful, yes. But constrained sounding and poor texture across the board. Do yourself a favor and spend a few more bucks and get the Massdrop Cavalli CTH. It is infinitely better. If you have anything for ears, you'll be blown away by the difference.
VBar
46
Jun 3, 2018
I am really interested in the rumored Topping A50 amp. If it is anything like the D50 (vs D30), it might be an interesting amp.
A community member
Jun 3, 2018
VBarI haven't heard the A50 but I love love love the CTH.
Xyrius
5
Aug 13, 2018
VBarI'm looking forward to the A50 as well. What's taking so long? Rumors flying since January ...
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