I think the spark is the better amp then the magni imo, so getting a liquid spark or a monolith liquid spark and a smsl m100 or topping d10 would be a great setup, but I do think that the k5 pro is the better value
a Liquid Spark or Monolith Liquid Spark? is there another LS line out there?
It’s the same thing, just making sure people find it if they search
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I’m loving the liquid spark when paired with my Grado, and even the T2 PRO. The lively mids of the grado and spark together along with the slightly rolled of treble of the spark. Is a winning combo. Fantastic with acoustic and vocals.
I was looking into the Liquid Spark as well. It’s $183 CAD on Amazon Canada. I can pick up an SMSL M100 for $90 CAD at the moment. It puts me over my current budget by $50, but that’s not a big deal. The magni/modi 3 would be a big jump, due to duties.
Also I’m dumb I meant to put jds labs atom instead of one of the liquid sparks, now your comment makes more sense lol
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I thought about that stack as well. Liquid Spark to M100 or D10. The M100 is currently $90 from Amazon Canada. I suppose another option is to buy the M100, keep the Magni v1 and then buy a liquid spark in the future, or a different amp altogether.
EDIT: I just missed out on buying a K5 Pro review unit. It was sold so quickly, as it was priced at $150. 
japaul…buy it directly from Mooprice. $109 plus shipping is still lower after exchange and customs than buying direct from Amazon.
Marzipan, I just took a look and shipping is another $20 USD, so it works out to $173 CAD. That’s before duties and taxes. Sure is hard buying things in Canada at times.
I’m hoping I can post this link here.
I haven’t been able to find much info about this DAC/amp. Is this a good combo?
It’s a nice little dac/amp, but there really wasn’t anything super stand out about it
Alright. I’ll keep my eye and hope for a lighting deal on the LS or K5 Pro. I’ve heard good things about the M100 from SMSL. Would the D10 be a better choice, if I don’t go for a combo?
Regarding the d10 vs m100, I would just say whatever is more readily available, as they are both great and work well with the liquid spark or jds atom
Thanks again.
I just saw Z’s review for the SMSL SP100 and now I’m really considering the M100/SP100 combo. I can grab it on Amazon for $190.
If you are looking for a hybrid tube that would be a good option. If you wanted a more transparent and accurate sound, the jds labs atom is a great choice (or the liquid spark)
It’s something I’ve been interested in trying but finding a Dark Voice or Little Dot for a good price has been pretty difficult.
I can always keep my Magni, get the M100 and SP100. Got options I suppose.
I’m glad I didn’t pull the trigger on ordering anything. The local headphone shop will be carrying the Ifi Zen dac/amp @ $189 CAD.
headphone bar in Vancouver, japaul?
That’s the one. It looks like it was very recently listed.
yes…I emailed and they said they expect stock to arrive tomorrow or Friday.