My current DAC amp is the fiio e10k. It has been serving me well, but its starting to show its age. It produces a static noise when I turn the knob, but it doesn’t happen often. I got it sometime in 2016. Im looking to replace it/ upgrade maybe. My current headphones are the sennheiser HD560s. I have been using them for media consumption and gaming.
My budget is $100. I might push it a tad higher if the product is compelling. Though I will try to keep an open mind if suggestions go outside of budget. But that is not a guarantee.
I have thought about buying the e10k-tc for its same price. I never really had a problem with the e10k. The fulla 4 has also crossed my mind. I am open to other suggestions and thank you for your time.
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Last time I checked static when a volume pot is turned is due to debris in the pot. I believe this can be fixed.[See below]
Honestly solid state amp upgrades make not a huge difference moving to a fulla will provide gains… Just very small ones.
Once you hit that schitt magni/asgard territory passed this it really drops off the deminishing returns cliff
I’d say honestly your amp is probably fine for a 560s. Sennheiser gear I’ve found definitely scales I’d definitely take a look second hand first as for the budget you’ll probably get more bang for the buck if you want to upgrade. Something like a schitt magni, heresy, asgard, JDS atom is excellent, Cavalli Liquid spark.
Any of the above would be great, in regards to tubes a Darkvoice or little dot mk2 would be excellent for something different. Certainly a lot of fun with a 560s
Thanks for the debris info. I will definitly check that out.
The magni heresy has caught my eye before. I will look into that even more.
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They’re all good most modern solid states.
Definitely though check out a tube amp with the HD560s it will blow your socks off that is a serious change up on that sennheiser sound. The mids are like honey. Golden and sweet
