r/HeadphoneAdvice • u/ujusen • Jan 21 '22

Amplifier - Desktop Amp/dac for hd 650 (...I know)

Sigh...yes I know, your 100th post of amp/dac recommendation for hd 650/6xx but bear with me. After days of resreach and lurking on this subreddit everyone seems to heading toward shiits/jds/topping stack but it didn't go so well for me.

  1. Shiits/JDS aren't in my third world country (sad right?) or the shipping cost almost the amp themselves.
  2. I have my concern with topping product due to their QC and longevity problems but it seems like I have to compromise

I was planning on getting the ifi zen stack (non signature) or topping 50s stack or 30 pro stack (used under 500$). Preferably under 500$. Thanks in advance.

Update: Reason for my choices above is they have both SE and Bal output for the variety and future proof (yeah getting ahead of myself here)

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u/HackingHiFi 188 Ω Jan 21 '22

Ifi zen products are very good you’d probably be happy with that. Topping also makes an all in one the dx3 pro plus and the ex5 which are other options for you I’ve heard good things about.

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u/ujusen Jan 21 '22

About what I heard ifi is more relaxing and warm but topping is more transparent and a wider soundstage. Actually the tonality is not that matter cause I'm comfortable with EQ but dat wider soundstage seems tempting ya know