Thank you very much for that detailed answer!
Ive been reading a lot about hifi-man headphones. I guess, in that price category, they can’t compete with the dt 1990 then?
The 1990 is one of the best in the 450-500 range new. It’s just solid all around if you aren’t too treble sensitive
Okay I thik I will try to scout for a Dt 1990 then,
Another question (sorry for spamming): Im planning on buying a DAC. I first decided for the Khadas Tone Board but after some reading I’m thinking about purchasing the Topping D10, mainly because it comes with a box etc.
Are there significant differences between these two DACs? Do you maybe own them?
I have heard the d10, but never have heard the tone board, but people often praise it, so you might have to look for a comparison
May i ask, what your opinion on the d10 is? Or if you know another one thats maybe better in the 100$-150$ range? You seem to have great knowledge, thats why I am replying to you so much…sry
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Np
The topping is just a great value. It measures well, is simple and workes easily, and sounds great. Dacs don’t make that big of a difference compared to other components like amps, and more importantly the headphones, iems, or speakers. I think you need to pass the $200 range for a dac only to really notice a difference. As long as you get something clean, which the d10 is, there really isn’t any need to spend more in this price range
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The d10 could honestly be a endgame DAC, it’s that good. The only reason you would ever need something more expensive would be if you went balanced or needed different or more inputs/outputs.
You can rest easy knowing that the d10 is really good for the price and is built exccelent as well.
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Thank you for all the answers! I’ll buy the d10 an try to catch a dt 1990.
This thread was really helpful!
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Sorry if I’m hijacking this thread again. I just have one more question for you. I have a really good offer for a DT1990.
What, in your opinion, brings the most progess in a headphone set up. The headphone itself or a dac+ amp.
Im thinking about returning the DAC+AMP and upgrade these later on.
The headphones’s themselves for sure. The headphones are almost always going to make the bigger improvement
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Thank you, thats was the last hint for me. You’ve all helped me a lot!
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