Hello everyone,
I'm trying to create my full audio setup and I've already decided on most of the parts, but after pulling my hair off on trying to understand how one should choose his DAC/Amp, I've decided that the best option should be to ask peoples that know how it works.
So, my gear would be the Audio Technica ATH-R70x (maybe Sennheiser HD650 if I find it at a cheap price), The Moondrop Blessing 2 (still a bit hesitating between the normal and the dusk version), and an Audio Technica AT2020 for my microphone (in XLR).
I'm looking for a DAC + Amp (all in one or a stack) that can drive everything flawlessly while staying in a reasonable budget, would say that 300-350 would be my upper limit. I already have a Focusrite 2i2, but the amp isn't perfect to drive that gear and since it doesn't have RCA at the back), is quite hard to pair cleanly with something else. I've already looked at the JDS element 2 but JDS doesn't have anything in Europe and that will increase the cost too much with importation fees. Lastly, I would like it to be clean, I don't mind pairing to a different brand but not if I have to use adapters to get the cable to work between the DAC and Amp.
PS : I don't mind getting rid of my 2i2, I got it for free and will give it to my brother if I don't need it anymore
I think I've said everything, so please help me ^^"
Thx in advance
I'm trying to create my full audio setup and I've already decided on most of the parts, but after pulling my hair off on trying to understand how one should choose his DAC/Amp, I've decided that the best option should be to ask peoples that know how it works.
So, my gear would be the Audio Technica ATH-R70x (maybe Sennheiser HD650 if I find it at a cheap price), The Moondrop Blessing 2 (still a bit hesitating between the normal and the dusk version), and an Audio Technica AT2020 for my microphone (in XLR).
I'm looking for a DAC + Amp (all in one or a stack) that can drive everything flawlessly while staying in a reasonable budget, would say that 300-350 would be my upper limit. I already have a Focusrite 2i2, but the amp isn't perfect to drive that gear and since it doesn't have RCA at the back), is quite hard to pair cleanly with something else. I've already looked at the JDS element 2 but JDS doesn't have anything in Europe and that will increase the cost too much with importation fees. Lastly, I would like it to be clean, I don't mind pairing to a different brand but not if I have to use adapters to get the cable to work between the DAC and Amp.
PS : I don't mind getting rid of my 2i2, I got it for free and will give it to my brother if I don't need it anymore
I think I've said everything, so please help me ^^"
Thx in advance
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