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Dalailalama
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Aug 29, 2018
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Current set up: HD-6XX with Darkvoice and HE-4XX through a Mangi 2 Uber with iFi nano iDSD BL as the DAC for both.
I'm currently waiting on a Topping Stack to compare.
Not pictured: Audeze isine10s that I keep in my bag for walks around.
Aug 29, 2018
FabioRocks
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Aug 30, 2018
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DalailalamaHi, 4xx vs 6xx?
Aug 30, 2018
i36allah
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Aug 30, 2018
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DalailalamaHey nice setup, and I want to ask you about the sound out of the HD6XX’s paired with magni 2 vs darkvoice which one is better ?
Can you describe the sound !
Because I have Magni 2 and NFB-11.28 and I want to buy the Darkvoice tube amp for my HD6XX’s
Aug 30, 2018
Dalailalama
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Aug 30, 2018
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FabioRocksI think the 6xx works best with acoustic, vocal, and jazz music and with the Darkvoice, the 6xx shines.
However, I also listen to metal, punk and electronic music more frequently so I've been reaching more for the 4xx since I got it.
For me, I prefer the 4xx (luckily I've had no build quality issues other than the headband stitching being a little crooked).
Aug 30, 2018
Dalailalama
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Aug 30, 2018
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i36allahWith the tubes I'm running, you get a nice, smooth bass sound and wider soundstage with the Darkvoice. It's very warm and dark, and the highs are a bit recessed. Mids sound great.
To me, 6xx with the Magni 2 is great, but the bass isn't as satisfying as with the Darkvoice. But, you get more of the highs with the Magni 2, since this is a brighter sounding amp from my experience.
I think it's worth trying tubes with the 6xx, and the Darkvoice is a great value when it's on drop here for $199 USD.
Aug 30, 2018
Manbear
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Aug 31, 2018
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DalailalamaThis is all that anyone needs for happiness in life.
Aug 31, 2018
gabrielb
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Sep 24, 2018
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Dalailalamado you use 3.5mm to rca from the ifi nano to amp?
Sep 24, 2018
Dalailalama
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Sep 24, 2018
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gabrielbYes, running a 3.5mm to rca cable to the amps from the nano iDSD BL.
Sep 24, 2018
gabrielb
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Sep 26, 2018
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DalailalamaHow does your topping stack sound?
Sep 26, 2018
Dalailalama
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Sep 26, 2018
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gabrielbI am really enjoying the Topping Stack overall. The D30 is a great DAC: very clear and transparent. It definitely punches above its price. I also enjoy the A30 but it does have a high output impedance (10 ohms) which makes lower impedance headphones sound off. For example Grado SR-80e sounds “off” on it. But my planars (HE-4XX and LCD-2C) sound great as do my HD6XX.
I‘ve heard that rolling the op amp in the A30 makes the instrument separation even better. I may try it though it’ll double the price of the amp.
Overall, I’d recommend the Topping stack especiallily since you can score it for under $200 or sometimes under $175.
Sep 26, 2018
gabrielb
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Oct 3, 2018
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DalailalamaDoes your headphones sound better with magni or directly from your ifi?
Oct 3, 2018
Dalailalama
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Oct 3, 2018
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gabrielbI usually use the Magni as the amp and the ifi just as a DAC for MQA files, but headphones sound great out of the ifi and it can power the HD-6XX and HE-4XX well on its own.
If you wanted an all In one dac amp and like the size and portability of the nano iDSD BL, it’s good on its own! Magni 2 Uber is a great amp also. Haven’t tried Magni 3
Oct 3, 2018
JMS2065
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Mar 25, 2019
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DalailalamaHi. I know this post was quite some time ago. I have an ifi nano BL and HD650 like you and am considering getting the darkvoice. Is the sound significantly different from the nano? I'm concerned about the darkvoice being too dark. I listen to anything from hiphop to jazz on the HD650s.
Mar 25, 2019
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