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
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With that being said, if your listening volume is low (70 dB or so) your phone/PC/etc. actually may have the grunt to push your headphones just fine. I listen at 80-85 dB so I tend to need more power for my cans to get them at a loudness I prefer.
Now, for headphones in your budget, my emphatic vote goes to the Meze 99 Neo at $200. Great build quality and comfort, nice accessories, easy to drive, and they sound very good for the price. If you want a great budget open-back set, I would look at the Sennheiser HD 579. They go for about $100 nowadays and they are a great laid-back pair that works with music, movies, and gaming. There are plenty of options at this price point but these two are the most versatile in driving requirements, portability, and sonic ability.