DAC And Headphone Amp And Headphones

[EDLIU]

What (open-back)headphones best pair with Chord Hugo 2?

Is Hugo 2 a good DAC and headphone amp? What other DAC and headphone amps would you recommend? (I listen to Classic and Musicals for most of the time. Rock and Alternative sometimes).

Thanks.

 

[Sablon Audio]

T&A DSD Dac 8 is an excellent dac for the money, particularly when fed DSD by a top notch server, and also has a decent headphone output.

 

[Hipper]

I use a T&A DAC 8 with a Headamp GS-X Mk2 with Sennheiser HD800. I like it but I can't say I've compared it with a lot of other gear.

I've not used the T&A DAC headphone jack.

 

[Sablon Audio]

It did well with my HE1k v2. Has a decent power output. Not necessarily the last word in headamps but plenty respectable all the same

 

[EDLIU]

I use a T&A DAC 8 with a Headamp GS-X Mk2 with Sennheiser HD800. I like it but I can't say I've compared it with a lot of other gear.

What do you think of the Sennheiser HD800?

Thanks.

 

[Hipper]

What do you think of the Sennheiser HD800?

Thanks.

I've had it over six years and I love them. Before that I had the HD650, but the HD800 sounds better and is much more comfortable.

It sounds more open and the bass more natural. I found the bass on the HD650 a bit forced and treble a bit weak. As for comfort, the ear pieces are bigger and accommodate my whole ear so they don't seem to be pressing on them unlike the HD650. The HD650 sit reasonably tightly on the head (they are not head crushers though!) whilst the HD800 are a touch looser so if you like jumping up and down whilst listening they may not be for you. I just sit sedately in a chair.

If you have the money they are worth a test but I've no idea how they compare with their rivals. I've always done well with Sennheiser.

 

[audiomonkey777]

Looking for new headphones. Looks like the HD800 comes out a winner for a lot of you guys. Any others I should try?

 

[Hipper]

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/battle-of-the-flagships-58-headphones-compared.634201/

http://www.hifiheadphones.co.uk/reviews/best-full-size-hi-fi-headphones/

These may be a bit out of date.

 

[APP]

Looking for new headphones. Looks like the HD800 comes out a winner for a lot of you guys. Any others I should try?

I absolutely love my HD800. I prefer them above the HD800s and the 600 and 650.
I don't have a problem with them being too bright either. If you listen to jazz, classical, well recorded acoustic music; blues , americana....best headphones to be had.

 

[audiomonkey777]

I absolutely love my HD800. I prefer them above the HD800s and the 600 and 650.
I don't have a problem with them being too bright either. If you listen to jazz, classical, well recorded acoustic music; blues , americana....best headphones to be had.

Thanks. Sounds like a good recommendation then. Love jazz and the blues so I may be on to a winner.

 

[audiomonkey777]

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/battle-of-the-flagships-58-headphones-compared.634201/

http://www.hifiheadphones.co.uk/reviews/best-full-size-hi-fi-headphones/

These may be a bit out of date.

Thans for these. Will take a look.

 

[APP]

Another cheaper but very good headphone is the Audio technica R70x.
Very linear and neutral and very comfortable .
check this review; https://www.theverge.com/2018/7/6/17535412/audio-technica-r70x-review-professional-headphones

 

[audiomonkey777]

Another cheaper but very good headphone is the Audio technica R70x.
Very linear and neutral and very comfortable .
check this review; https://www.theverge.com/2018/7/6/17535412/audio-technica-r70x-review-professional-headphones

Sorry for the delay - been away. I will defo check out that review. Thanks.

 

[thomask]

https://www.headphones.com/collections/black-friday-2019/products/hifiman-ananda

Hifiman Ananda is on Black Friday sale at 699$.

It will work well with hugo2 because of its high efficiency.

 

[fbhifi]

The Hugo2 can’t begin to drive the Susvaras. I’m running mine off the speaker taps of the darTZeel LHC-208 which outputs 200 WPC into 8ohms. They need every bit of that power to perform up to their extraordinary capabilities, IMHO.

 

[audiomonkey777]

The Hifiman Susvara & Ananda's are a winner (in that order ) Depends on how much you want to spend I suppose.

Hey there. thanks for the response - don't think my budget runs to the Susvaras! lol. I bet they make a great listen though. The Ananda's might be a goer. Need to find somewhere near me I can audition them. Anyone got them? Would welcome you thoughts. Thanks.

 

[APP]

Looking for new headphones. Looks like the HD800 comes out a winner for a lot of you guys. Any others I should try?

The HD800S
They are a bit smoother but I still do prefer my original HD800.

 

[Gregadd]

Noise cancelling headphones allow you to switch to ambient mode.

 

[audiomonkey777]

The HD800S
They are a bit smoother but I still do prefer my original HD800.

Thanksfor your response. I'll give them a go. Seriously now thiking about getting the iFi audio xDSD so need some that will work well this this.

 

[APP]

Keep us posted as to what you end up buying.