[Flex2d]

Ideally i would like closed back but not sure what would be on part with hd6xx

 

[Flex2d]

I would recommend a Audeze LCD-2C I really love my pair if you are looking for an upgrade in darker sound signature.

ok i hadn't considered Audeze, do they still have the great presentation of vocals and instrumental music?
do you have th open or closed back?
cheers

 

[morphine]

Hi Daniel,

Your Yamaha AS701 probably already has a reasonable DAC in it, though a dedicated DAC like a BiFrost Multibit would surely improve your sound. I think you'd see a larger impact from replacing your Little Dot mk2 with something like a Liquid Platinum as I think that's the weakest part of your chain currently.

The reason I bring is up is that I've noticed the HD650/HD6xx to scale up with every improvement I've made to source equipment or Amp. Right now, running it out of a Gungnir Multibit -> Decware Taboo with great tubes, it sounds 85-90% as good as my Verite.

Of course, you'll also see improvements if you upgrade your headphones. Either way, best of luck This is the fun part of the journey.

Thanks,
Richard

 

[Flex2d]

Hi Daniel,

Your Yamaha AS701 probably already has a reasonable DAC in it, though a dedicated DAC like a BiFrost Multibit would surely improve your sound. I think you'd see a larger impact from replacing your Little Dot mk2 with something like a Liquid Platinum as I think that's the weakest part of your chain currently.

The reason I bring is up is that I've noticed the HD650/HD6xx to scale up with every improvement I've made to source equipment or Amp. Right now, running it out of a Gungnir Multibit -> Decware Taboo with great tubes, it sounds 85-90% as good as my Verite.

Of course, you'll also see improvements if you upgrade your headphones. Either way, best of luck This is the fun part of the journey.

Thanks,
Richard

yes i am looking forward to getting some new gear! i have been looking at the topping d50 and d70 dac as they look to be pretty good. probably leaning toward the d70 as the sabre can be slightly bright from my understanding. please correct me if i am wrong otherwise when it comes to tube amps im a little out of sorts as to what is considered good/great for the money. I have enjoyed the little dot mk2, but as you say it might be and probably is the weak link. Ideally i wouldn't want to spend much more than 300-400 on a tube amp. Maybe i should start a new thred on tube amps
thanks for the advice though!

Best

Daniel

 

[TS0711]

Balanced cables and the ifi hip dac... That combo is just over 200 usd. I run that setup from my laptop on the road. In the home office I run a balanced dac into a Schiit Jotunheim with great success.

 

[iFi audio]

Balanced cables and the ifi hip dac... That combo is just over 200 usd. I run that setup from my laptop on the road.

If I may ask, are you happy with it ?

 

[Jones Bob]

Hello,
It took me a while to find the sennheiser h6xx (hd650) and i abcolutely love them. However i am now looking for the next advancement in this sound signature.

My advise would be to NOT sell your HD6XX in the mean time. Odds are you’ll return to them after all the upgraditis settles down.

 

[GDuss]

My advise would be to NOT sell your HD6XX in the mean time. Odds are you’ll return to them after all the upgraditis settles down.

Excellent advice. After many upstream upgrades to the chain, this is exactly what happened. I've been listening to the HD650 almost exclusively for the last few months.

 

[GDuss]

The reason I bring is up is that I've noticed the HD650/HD6xx to scale up with every improvement I've made to source equipment or Amp.

Totally agree. People say this regularly, but until you hear it, it's hard to believe.

 

[Flex2d]

Ok guys thanks for the advice, i'll upgrade my dac and tube amp and see if i need new head phones! - advice has been really appreciated, thanks

Best

Daniel

 

[morphine]

No problem Daniel! Mostly, there isn't a "right" way to do this hobby, and whatever you change, it likely won't be the last time you change your rig. I've had success upgrading amp and dac, but others really like upgrading headphones so do whatever you feel like. The only thing is to make one change at a time and let your ears tell you whether you like it or not

 

[Flex2d]

No problem Daniel! Mostly, there isn't a "right" way to do this hobby, and whatever you change, it likely won't be the last time you change your rig. I've had success upgrading amp and dac, but others really like upgrading headphones so do whatever you feel like. The only thing is to make one change at a time and let your ears tell you whether you like it or not

Cheers, solid advice!

Many thanks

Daniel

 

[iFi audio]

My advise would be to NOT sell your HD6XX in the mean time. Odds are you’ll return to them after all the upgraditis settles down.

Yes, that's what defines timeless products. And there's a lot of potential in these cans. Solid advice!

 

[ruinedx]

Hello,
It took me a while to find the sennheiser h6xx (hd650) and i abcolutely love them. However i am now looking for the next advancement in this sound signature.

Any advice would be greatly welcomed as my quest for the next headphone pair begins.

HD700
HD820

HD800/S will likely be too lean for you

 

[Flex2d]

ok thanks guys.. I have opened a new thread on tube amps and what is considered the best way to go and get here: https://www.head-fi.org/threads/using-little-dot-mk2-love-it-what-is-the-next-step-up.937792/ if any of you have any recommendations on the next equipment please let me know.

Thanks

Daniel