It really depends on what I am doing for what rotation of headphones I will use. The ADX5000, Clear, D8000 Pro, and the Warwick Aperio get used on almost every project now, along with other cans if I feel necessary. I check the final on as much as I can and what would seem appropriate, including consumer speakers, common headphones and earbuds, soundbars, car stereos, etc. The rnhp drives most of them well
My RNHP has unfortunately been delayed for roughly 3 weeks. Something something oversold between their many shops (amazon, eBay, etc). So I gotta wait now … Or try something else in the meantime
Is there any other amp in the 500$~ish price range you’d recommend over the THX ones besides the RNHP? Am open for pretty much anything that could be considered a step-up from the THX amps.
Wow. I’m really enamored with the RHNP, but I also really like the look (and your description) of the ADX5K, and I don’t want to buy another amp if I go there.
The prices of their OP-amps is what surprises me. In my experience, the sound change is minuscule. Not worth the price and hassle when tube rolling is just as fun but easier.
@M0N I will drive to a relatively near music store to go test listen to the RNHP (they have it on display!) while I’m waiting for my unit to be shipped.
Can you perhaps recommend a DAC that particularly pairs well with it, let’s say under 350$? Do DACs also differ in sound so much albeit measuring the same like amps do?
Perhaps a good balance between detail and clarity while not being overly analytical while still not being all too colored. It should sound fun. I’m not trying to master the next hit single, I’m trying to sit in front of my computer and enjoy life, getting hyped from music that’s always made me smile.
I’ve heard the SU-8 had some problems lately again and would make things overly bright if they’re already bright.
Definitely sounds like a nice option, but it’d take roughly 6+ weeks to arrive from the US. Is there anything else more globally accessible? What does the D50s sound like? Is it also as harsh as the SU-8?