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Do DAC/Amp's sound different (alien.top)
submitted 11 months ago by Early-Hunt1052@alien.top to c/headphones@hi-fi.community
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My experience with this is I've had 3 different Dac Amps DAC x6 was the first one I had which I did not have any reference to before switching over to a Schiit Magni 3+ and Schiit Modi 3e (Both give plenty of volume). On the Hifiman Edition XS using the DAC x6 the sound was very claustrophobic and warm compared to using the Schiit stack which was much wider and neutral sounding, for me this was a huge upgrade. To add to this I also tried this on a portable DAC Amp which is the DC03 Pro which soundstage sounds closer on the side but a bit sounds warmer. What's your experience?

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[–] KingBasten@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Most difference in tonal balance would be caused by difference in output impedance. Ideally your amp has low enough output impedance that it wouldn't affect the damping on your headphones, but not all amps are built the same. Other than that, all good amps should sound the same.