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
edit: sorry was meant for the OP
It's really hard to give specific recommendations without knowing your preferred sound signature, but if you've got money enough to buy the SE846, you might want to consider the UERR customs from Ultimate Ears (UE Pro Reference Remastered), which go for the same price. You can't really go wrong with them if you're looking for a one-stop solution that gives you great all-around sound quality for any genre of music--without having to pay upwards of $2k as you would for the top of the Noble line (e.g. Kaiser Encore, Katana).
Although having one really good IEM does not guarantee an end to your spiral, there's really no substitute for the fit and comfort of custom IEMs. And the UERR sound is one that is guaranteed to stand the test of time, despite any changes in preference you might have in the future. Plus, you can get transparent housing, no problem. :)
Cheers, and good luck with your journey!