So, what next? Looking for new headphone DAC/AMP advice

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So more an incremental step from the K3 - but an improvement yet again for sure. Would have been a massive difference from the E10K I was using only up until a few weeks ago. D10 does exactly what I need though - USB -> Optical + RCA out to the Atom - it’s perfect.

K3 and one pair of DT770’s now tucked away ready for holiday duties.

EDIT: The knob for the Atom is worth it for £6 too. (Though you buy two, not sure what I will do with a second one…)

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I suppose from here I can now step up in headphone terms with this DAC+AMP?

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Correct, this is a very competent stack that will allow you to consider most headphones lol

Although for now I would cool down lol

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Oh yeah, this will do for a long while!

I’m still amazed really that £200 got me this DAC + AMP - and now I’ve got the flexibility to go wherever headphone wise.

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Yeah the d10 + atom is such a solid combo, really worthwhile imo. I think depending on the headphones, you could go up to the 600-700 ish range for headphones and still be fine with your dac amp combo :+1:

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Nice! Also, thank you for all your advice! (And to everyone else who contributed)

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Now you can start considering things like maybe the DT 880 600 ohm for that open back goodness, maybe a planar, or join the nighthawk cult being cultivated. Or maybe think different with a DT 990

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A world of possibilities now

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Assuming he can go open lol

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Nothing against going open-backed - can use them at home I suppose. Closed back would be best for work so I don’t poison anyone elses soundwaves :smiley:

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Hmmmmmm lots of choices lol

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All the Beyerdynamics are such great prices… all like £100-150 a pair at least for the 770 880 990’s.

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Yeah, solid performance for a solid price. You gotta try the dt880 600 ohm some time, pretty sweet

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OK - will put those next on the list

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They really are well priced. Everywhere great options for the people that don’t have access to massdrop

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Well, if you wanted a more impressive experience for home, the dt1990 pro might be something to think on lol

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Yes I was just eyeing those. They look stunning.

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You game? Because those are really good for that as well

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Yes I do get some time for gaming now and again :smiley:

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So are the 1770’s any good… closed and that…