Oldbimmercoupe
Auditioning
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- Dec 17, 2022
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- Jim
Hi folks - first post so hopefully wont repeat an old thread here.
I am new to headphone DAC/AMP's but an audiophile for longer than you folks have been alive. Im technologically challenged and have always had a geek friend help with hookup. Got rid of all the separates and went back to a receiver - big mistake when I jacked in my Sennheiser cans - I didnt get the memo that the big AVR builders dont give a damn about headphone quality these days. So ... after a month of learning curve torture and a possible decision on either the Topping EX5 or Sabaj D5 or A20d (budget a factor), it is time to see if I can understand a simple(?) hookup. This will be in my rack so remote control on these is crucial (would love to use Yamaha AVR remote for volume control but not sure I understand how). I only listen via Apple Music app on my streaming device, the Apple TV 4K. I have read that I can simply connect the DAC/AMP into the Apple TV via Optical cable. Yes? Seems easier than the RCA hookup to the Yamaha.
Any advise welcome. Any experience with Topping or Sebaj or other BALANCED combo units in this price range very welcome.
Thank you so much,
Jim
I am new to headphone DAC/AMP's but an audiophile for longer than you folks have been alive. Im technologically challenged and have always had a geek friend help with hookup. Got rid of all the separates and went back to a receiver - big mistake when I jacked in my Sennheiser cans - I didnt get the memo that the big AVR builders dont give a damn about headphone quality these days. So ... after a month of learning curve torture and a possible decision on either the Topping EX5 or Sabaj D5 or A20d (budget a factor), it is time to see if I can understand a simple(?) hookup. This will be in my rack so remote control on these is crucial (would love to use Yamaha AVR remote for volume control but not sure I understand how). I only listen via Apple Music app on my streaming device, the Apple TV 4K. I have read that I can simply connect the DAC/AMP into the Apple TV via Optical cable. Yes? Seems easier than the RCA hookup to the Yamaha.
Any advise welcome. Any experience with Topping or Sebaj or other BALANCED combo units in this price range very welcome.
Thank you so much,
Jim