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Mark_M
236
Dec 31, 2017
Would the Schiit Fulla be good match for these headphones?
Trilobites
217
Dec 31, 2017
Mark_Mi would go with magni 3.
Mark_M
236
Dec 31, 2017
TrilobitesWhat about a DAC as well? The Magni is just an amp. Right now I have the Micca Origen+ DAC/Amp combo.
exxr
15
Jan 2, 2018
Mark_MThe Fulla is fine but could do with more oomph for these cans (same as the Micca). They need decent output voltage to sound nice. The Magni would qualify as suggested and I personally wouldn't bother with a DAC.
Edit: I really like the DAC in my iPhone 5, it puts a clean crisp sound into my amp.
Mark_M
236
Jan 2, 2018
exxrWell I'm running my headphones off my Macbook Pro (2014) so I'm not sure of the quality of the DAC inside.
exxr
15
Jan 2, 2018
Mark_MI think Apple stuff is good for audio, can't speak for the macbook as I don't own one but the iPhone is great, see http://www.kenrockwell.com/apple/iphone-5/audio-quality.htm
Mark_M
236
Jan 2, 2018
exxrI do have an iPhone 6S but not all my music is on it. Not even close. I'm still considerbig the Schiit stack. Seems to be a good option. I got the Micca Origen+ based on Zeos review. He seemed to think it was pretty good plus I liked the features of switching inputs without disconnecting anything.
exxr
15
Jan 2, 2018
Mark_MWell just doing a quick google it seems the macbook DAC should be good provided the output isn't noisy (some people reporting this). Of course you could always buy the stack and do a direct comparison.
Main thing is get the amp to supply the cans with the voltage they need to work properly or they won't sound right.
Mark_M
236
Jan 2, 2018
exxrNot sure what you mean by noisy. But I'm looking into the Schiit stack as an option.
Oakbing
87
Jan 3, 2018
Mark_MJust get a Jotunheim with the balanced DAC module, you'll be set for most of the headphones out there whatever else you end up buying. Invest in a 4 pin cable too if you into that balanced stuff, but personally I think SE is fine too just get an adapter.
In terms of a better DAC if you want to spend more money look into the Modi 2 U or Multibits if you are okay with leaving your DAC on forever, those should be okay options to get along with the Jot.
Or you can get a Chord Mojo but eh.
Mark_M
236
Jan 3, 2018
OakbingThat's $400 US. That's out of my price range. The Schiit stack would be the highest I'd go price wise.
exxr
15
Jan 3, 2018
Mark_MYep, balanced XLR stuff is overkill unless you need it. Hint: if you don't know what it is you don't need it. Personally I think the Jot is a total waste of money for SE only.
Mark_M
236
Jan 3, 2018
exxrHmm well this is what I have now. https://www.miccatron.com/micca-origen-usb-audio-dac-and-preamp-2/ .... The Schiit Stack I assume would be better?
exxr
15
Jan 3, 2018
Mark_MYeah, what I saying before these USB powered amp/dac combos tend to be lacking oomph to drive the Senns. They're OK...but probably not ideal. It will certainly be loud enough but not be able to reproduce high dynamic range recordings properly. It depends on the music and also how loud you like it but yeah, the stack would be better.
Mark_M
236
Jan 3, 2018
exxrHmm okay. Was thinking of getting the "low end" Modi with just the USB input. Not too sure I'd would need the Uber version. Also was looking at the Magni and the 1/4" jack looks like plastic. No medal rim. Does that make any difference?
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