audiophilus nervosus
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Hi all,
I'm looking to upgrade my computer DAC with another external USB unit. Currently I'm using a Meridian Explorer (original version) and while I can't complain much about it, I think my Sennheiser HD650s may have room for improvement with a different DAC/amp. The Topping D50 is appealing to me for a number of reasons: good price/performance ratio, I like the design and it would fit nicely in the crowded workspace of my desk. However, the one thing the D50 does NOT do is drive headphones. Hence my first question: would it be a terrible idea to plug the 650s into the D50 using a mechanical adapter? I have precisely such a thing already sitting on my desk for another installation, so for me it would be a simple solution. Please don't suggest a dedicated headphone amp, I don't want another component on my desk, and most importantly, the cables that go with it.
Which brings me to a second question: can the dx7(s) be used as a preamp? I went through the manual and unless I misread it the rear outputs are fixed. I could make an effort and go for the DX7s on the condition that I could also use it in my main system as a DAC/pre driving a power amp (and also a subwoofer, having XLR+RCA is an interesting bonus and a major selling point for me). However, like I said, it seems that the one thing the DX7 doesn't do is function as a pre. Is that really so?
I'm looking to upgrade my computer DAC with another external USB unit. Currently I'm using a Meridian Explorer (original version) and while I can't complain much about it, I think my Sennheiser HD650s may have room for improvement with a different DAC/amp. The Topping D50 is appealing to me for a number of reasons: good price/performance ratio, I like the design and it would fit nicely in the crowded workspace of my desk. However, the one thing the D50 does NOT do is drive headphones. Hence my first question: would it be a terrible idea to plug the 650s into the D50 using a mechanical adapter? I have precisely such a thing already sitting on my desk for another installation, so for me it would be a simple solution. Please don't suggest a dedicated headphone amp, I don't want another component on my desk, and most importantly, the cables that go with it.
Which brings me to a second question: can the dx7(s) be used as a preamp? I went through the manual and unless I misread it the rear outputs are fixed. I could make an effort and go for the DX7s on the condition that I could also use it in my main system as a DAC/pre driving a power amp (and also a subwoofer, having XLR+RCA is an interesting bonus and a major selling point for me). However, like I said, it seems that the one thing the DX7 doesn't do is function as a pre. Is that really so?