Fliptopia Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 Hello. Earlier this year I got the HD58x for my birthday. I quite like what I have heard so far but I don't think I'm getting the best out of them just using a Fiio x3 ii as a dac/amp. Certainly better than the onboard sound of my motherboard. Streets ahead of my phone. But I am thinking a desktop amp would be nice. I had been looking at the Schiit Asgard 3 that recently came out but I've heard a lot of good things about the Gilmore Lite MK2 as well. I'd probably look second hand for that 2nd one. Anything else in that price range that anyone recommends? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gat474 Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 You could take a look here: https://www.wyndhamaudio.com.au/collections/types?q=Headphone Amplifiers They have a loaner programme so you could try before you buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fliptopia Posted September 2, 2019 Author Share Posted September 2, 2019 (edited) 22 minutes ago, gat474 said: You could take a look here: https://www.wyndhamaudio.com.au/collections/types?q=Headphone Amplifiers They have a loaner programme so you could try before you buy. Thanks. That's a great idea. Any idea if I have to be able to pick up? I'm just north of Sydney. Edited September 2, 2019 by Fliptopia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gat474 Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 Shoot 'cheekyboy' from SNA a PM. He will be able to answer your questions. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zekestah Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 Jds labs atom is another amp that's highly regarded. Pair it with a Schiit Modi and voila. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One and a half Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 Has your integrated or pre-amp a headphone output? I find after buying separate HP amps, the driver in the pre-amp beats both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fliptopia Posted September 9, 2019 Author Share Posted September 9, 2019 Well, I've just picked up the Gilmore Lite MK2 2nd hand. Initial impressions are pretty good. I'm still using the Fiio x3 as the DAC for now which seems to be doing a fair job now that it doesn't have to drive the headphones too. Maybe some time next year I'll experiment further with a dedicated DAC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John lai Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 impressions? whats the synergy like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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