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| System Name | The Metadis |
|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D |
| Motherboard | Asrock B650 RS Pro |
| Cooling | MSI MAG CoreLiquid 360R V2 |
| Memory | 32GB G-Skill Trident Z5 Neo 6000mhz CL32 |
| Video Card(s) | Asus Tuf RX 7900XTX OC 24GB |
| Storage | Crucial P5 Plus 2TB Gen4 nvme + Sabrent Rocket Pro 500GB Nvme Gen3 |
| Display(s) | LG C2 42" 4K 120hz OLED |
| Case | NZXT H6 Flow |
| Audio Device(s) | Hifiman Edition XS - Ifi Zen DAC V2 - Topping D90 discrete |
| Power Supply | Seasonic G12 GM - 850W 80 Plus Gold |
| Mouse | Razer DeathAdder Essential (6400 DPI Optical Sensor) |
| Keyboard | AULA F2088 Typewriter Style Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Blue Switch - Retro Punk Round Keycaps |
| VR HMD | Meta Quest 3 |
| Software | Windows 11 64-bit |
Howdy!
So at the moment I am using the Hifiman Edition XS and it's hooked up to my IFI Zen Dac V2 and I really do love this setup! No complaints.
I was just going through a few posts on Reddit and other audio sites and I keep hearing how hard they are to drive.. Not volume wise.. but power.. to make them shine and get the most out of them!
I have even seen some mention since these cans are 18Ohms and sensitivity at 92.. not that I understand this... but,.. stating that they require over 1W of power to bring them out.
This sounds a bit mad... but.,.. if this is true then heck! I want to buy an amp and just connect it up to my setup as it is and continue to benefit from the Burr Brown DAC which I love in the Ifi system but just get more power and make them sound better! I really don't think this is possible as they sound so good already but it does peak my interest right now I must admit!
I use Tidal for music listening and boy does music sound good here!
I obviously GAME big time also!
Would anyone here know much about this sort of thing and potentially recommend some amps for these headphones??
More than likely I am going to use Amazon but Hifihut and Thomann or other sources are welcome!
Budget of 400 Euro - 350 Pounds would be what I am willing to spend otherwise it'll end up costing more than the headphones! no thanks!
Any feedback will be greatly appreciated!
So at the moment I am using the Hifiman Edition XS and it's hooked up to my IFI Zen Dac V2 and I really do love this setup! No complaints.
I was just going through a few posts on Reddit and other audio sites and I keep hearing how hard they are to drive.. Not volume wise.. but power.. to make them shine and get the most out of them!
I have even seen some mention since these cans are 18Ohms and sensitivity at 92.. not that I understand this... but,.. stating that they require over 1W of power to bring them out.
This sounds a bit mad... but.,.. if this is true then heck! I want to buy an amp and just connect it up to my setup as it is and continue to benefit from the Burr Brown DAC which I love in the Ifi system but just get more power and make them sound better! I really don't think this is possible as they sound so good already but it does peak my interest right now I must admit!
I use Tidal for music listening and boy does music sound good here!
I obviously GAME big time also!
Would anyone here know much about this sort of thing and potentially recommend some amps for these headphones??
More than likely I am going to use Amazon but Hifihut and Thomann or other sources are welcome!
Budget of 400 Euro - 350 Pounds would be what I am willing to spend otherwise it'll end up costing more than the headphones! no thanks!
Any feedback will be greatly appreciated!