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Does an AMP/DAC have much influence over the sound of headphones? (alien.top)

submitted 1 year ago by Fbean01@alien.top to c/headphones@hi-fi.community

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I'm currently listening to my HD6XX's with my Olympus 2 FIIO DAC and was wondering if I were to change it, would it impact the sound quality much? Or is volume the only real difference?

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[–] PeetTreedish@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

They can be whatever they need. So long as the hardware that supports the DAC chip. Isn't a complete pile of junk.

Also have to remember that electronic parts are sold based on their production quality. A perfect DAC chip isn't going in a $50 POS Chinese made DAC. They get the ones from the trash cans. The good chips go to Emotiva and Meridian etc. The premium brands.

[–] verifitting@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The good chips go to Emotiva and Meridian etc. The premium brands.

LOL. Emotiva isn't exactly known for low noise or stellar performance, mate.

[–] PeetTreedish@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

I was trying to think of a higher end company. 1st one that popped in my head.