Just got a pair of Sundaras! Have been using the SMSL M3 DAC/AMP for any headphones I’ve had in the past but it’s clear it’s not up to the job of driving these, so I’ve been trying to decide between getting the FiiO K5 Pro to completely replace the DAC/AMP or to just get a JDS Atom Amp and use the M3 as a DAC.
Seemingly the Atom is a lot better of an amp but I do like the versatility of the K5 - here are my current inputs / outputs with the M3:
Inputs: laptop audio in through USB, PS4 in through optical
Outputs: Sundaras, powered studio monitors with the line out
Here in the UK the Atom is £139 and the K5 Pro is £149 so not really much of a price difference, and £150 is max budget, possibly £170 at a push, so I’d love other suggestions too. Thoughts?