Schitt, Parasound, Sony or HiFiMan Headphone amp/DAC

[TitaniumTroy]

I was considering one of these four to go with a pair HiFiMan400i headphones (93db sens). Specifically Schitt's Magni2 amp at $99 with Bitfrost DAC at $399. Sony's UDA-1 USB DAC at $400, and Parasound's Zdac v2 at $530. And last but not least is HiFiMan's EF100 hybrid tube amp at $499 with whatever DAC.

 

[PaulyT]

I would poke around at head-fi to see what people are using to drive HiFiMan planars these days. And in this case, I would say balance the $$ more towards the amp than the DAC, as planars are kinda known to be power-hungry.

I had the HiFiMan planar headphone + hybrid tube/ss amp combo, but it was their first version that came out years ago - he-400 or something? I don't remember the model number. But the regular tube amp(s) I had at the time were completely inadequate to drive these headphones. Meaning, obvious distortion/clipping even at moderate volumes.

 

[walls]

I'm not too sure your going to get enough punch out of the Magni to drive those cans, the Lyr or the A2 would be more appropriate. I have an A2 that you may try if you will pay for shipping.

 

[TitaniumTroy]

Thanks Walls, I will let you know if I take up your offer.

 

[Deleted member 133]

I am considering buying either a Lambo, a Ferrari, or a Buggati, but am not sure which one(s) would fit me best. I'd be happy to cover the shipping costs if anyone would like to lend me one so that I can try it out.

Jeff

ps. Don't you wish that car forums worked like The Audio Annex does? Gotta love this place and its members!

 

[walls]

This is an awesome place for sure!!!

 

[walls]

Thanks Walls, I will let you know if I take up your offer.

No problem, and if you like it you can save on the return shipping by making me an offer to keep it. Lol