Josh is a machine. One day to prepare, film and edit the new video after that comment...

I picked up a b-stock Schiit Midgard. People on the forums say it will drive the Susvara just fine. Sounds great with all my gear.

Hey Josh - I'm about to order a Schitt Midgard for a new pair of headphones I have. I also have a Rode Procaster Duo that I enjoy using for audio separation while I game, use voice comms, listen to music, etc. I have not see any videos on KZfaq that discuss how you would connect a headphone amp into something like a Procaster Duo with step by step instructions, so do you have any thoughts on that? Am I insane for wanting to even do that in the first place or did I perhaps just give you an idea for a new video? Thanks!

First off, I love your videos. A great amount of detail with just the right amount of humor sprinkled in. Well done. But it's weird, as I've been researching the Hifiman XS and Topping DX3 Pro+ as a potential combination, a bunch of your videos have been popping up. Here's the thing... So many of them have you talking about how you've been sick. And then again in this one. Take care of yourself. It's so incredibly important to practice self-care. So underrated. Hope you're feeling better soon.

WA23 reminds me of a Feliks Envy (both in aesthetics and price). I've been taking a hard look at Questyle's DAC+AMP: CMA Twelve and CMA Fifteen (I can't really afford the fifteen tbh). There's not many reviews out there but what is out there seems to rate them both highly. Maybe Joshua can add one of those to his 'To Do' list for a future video. Would love to see it.

Thanks for doing this!

U mention the DX9 toward the end . I would be interested in hearing your feedback on one . What headphones u think it might pair well with also would be great . Thank you for such polished high quality videos and great detail s and information . Much appreciated

Great video Josh. I might get that Fiio R7

If i have a burson soloist 3xp can please recommend a headphone for it? I use in the past the unit as a preamp amd for ss is wonderful

I like the tracks that you listen to in the video, almost everything is added Post a list of your favorite music, or make a separate video about it.

What your suggestions dac and amp for arya organic for warm sound?. Because arya sounds bright..

I use the Fiio K7 , it's a great DAC! I plugged it also to my turntable using the line input and I found that I need almost max my volume to hear the vinyl. do you think getting an external pre-amp and then connecting it to the Fiio K7 will do a better job? Thanks!!!

Thanks for the list! For 76 $, the FiiO E10K Typ-C is a good AMP/DAC.

This was a great video, you made it fun Josh! ;)

Topping's new DX9 looks real interesting. Expensive but not ridiculously expensive, for a top tier DAC/amp combo. I hope you do a review on that unit soon.

BTW Schiit just released a new Magni Unity with built in DAC and some new amp tech, and the price is right, as always with Schiit. Looking forward for the review. Also don't know why Josh is ignoring Burson amps, but hopefully one day we will get to them too. As always really great video and production!

Been using Fiio K7 with my Celestee for a while. Is it worth to upgrade to WA7(2nd gen) or TA22?

FiiO recently launched the K11, which is an update to their K5 Pro and I'd say at 129$ that's basically what 95% of all headphone users would ever need : it is balanced and has 1.4 Watts into 32 ohms.

What happened to the iFi Zen Can?

New very strong players in sub 1K are from Aune - s17pro class A solid state amp and s9c all in one.. great sound, not very expensive..

i have a pc37x will the mic still go through the amp such as the fulla 4?

I am still very new to these stuff. So I got corsair virtuoso pro cuz it is presented as gaming audiophile headphone. It doesnt need any dac because of its low empedance but does it make sense to buy a dac for this? If so, what would you recommend? (If there are cables that I need to buy should be specified too cuz like I said I am very new thx)

thanks for the good info

What I got out of that was "BUY THE Fireflies for your HE1000 v2 Stealths, Ken". I currently run them on Fiio K9 Pro (same price) which is really great but doesn't really have that lush soul sound I miss from my old tube amp.

Josh what do you think about the topping dx1? Can this dac amp drive hd600 and he400se?

Man, this is INSANE, 3 videos below 48 Hours? Simply Incredible

Hey josh a little old but i’ve seen the magni unity that’s amp/dac for 189? does it compete with the k7?

I'll stick with my Geschelli Labs stack for a while. It does what I need it to do and does it very well. Add in a little 4 band EQ and tube amp from Bellari Audio and I'm set. By the way, everything I mentioned are U.S. designed and built.

Was drawn to your channel! Question. I have a Goxlr mini. Works great for my mic but doesn't seem to power my 250ohm headphones very well. Was considering a Topping Dx3 pro to power the headphones. Would this be ideal? If so do I connect the 2 separately or connect the dac/amp to the interface? Any thoughts?! Thanks and have a great day

I just got the Burson Soloist Voyager. Freakin amazing!

Alright, time to do DACs for tomorrow 💅 On a serious note, I'm definitely looking forward to the new Schiit Midgard review whenever they get around to sending one your way.

Absolutely incredible, sir. Thank you for doing the gods work while being sick 🤝 this new style of being a little more loose in what you’re saying is hilarious too - I went a little over… too fucken bad 🤣🤣🤣

Have you looked at the ifi zen dac v2? Looking to upgrade from the fulla e at some point and wanted to see your opinion on that

I'm surprised you didn't mention the RME ADI-2.

Josh no Chord Mojo 2?? You have to review it! Its insane in Sound and Features for its price

can you use the magni+ with a computer without an additional DAC? like will the computer be able to do the job of a DAC or will i need to purchase a DAC separately if i would want to buy a magni+?

have you seen Schiit’s new Magni Unity? and do you plan to review it

I would love to hear your take on the EVGA NuAudio sound cards for PC compared to say a Schiit magni/modi stack.

What would you say about the topping dx1?

Is the Woo WA7 good for planars like the Arya Organic & LCD-X?

general question: What headphone and or amplifier should I buy when I want the best imaging [competitive gaming purposes] to get under/ at max. about 600$ ?

have you tried iFi Gryphon, anyway? Thanks in advance

Joshua have you tryied topping dx9 ? how is it compared to these in the video sir ?

Shenzhen audio had Topping DX5 Lite for about 230€. Pretty good value if you want a solid dac and amp combo.

how about fiio K9 pro??

Hey Josh, are you going to do dedicated lists for DACs and EQs too?

what do you think about the chord mojo 2

HELP! Just bought the HE400SE for 130$ and am on a tight budget. I live in India, what can be the best bang for buck that decently powers the 400SE? I'm getting the E10K Olympus at 53$ on clearance. Will they be enough? I don't need to blast them at full volume. Just decently loud. Thanks!

Can you do a review of the jds labs Atom Amp 2 and Atom DAC 2

The new Fiio K11 is very nice, and a shiny UI

That sandwich question in the end hehe))

Any chance you will be reviewing the schiit mjolnir 3?

How do I get the turquoise Fiio R7. That’s a thing of beauty!!!

Audio-GD R2R11 Mk 2. Great bang for the buck. The AGD Master9 kicks serious ass. End game amp.

I thought the moonriver2 ti will on list, lol, I use that to replace my old destop amp.

The under list $100 is missing a couple good picks. The Topping DX1 is a great starter and works well as a DAC when you want to get there. In addition to the Magni+, I recommend the xDuoo MT-602, which is a great intro tube amp.

Joshua what are you thinking about RME ADI 2/4 Pro balanced with 4w per one headphone channel? It cost 2000$ and extremely popular. Or RME ADI-2 1.5 w per channel unbalanced for 1300$. It’s have eq and lots of adjustment. But you never mentioned it. What do you think?

Hey Josh! Id like yo ask you for advice since it was not covered here and I cant seem to find a guidelines of any sort. I have a Windows laptop for work, and a PC. I own a pair of Klipsch R-41 active speakers and pair of headphones - HD650. Im currently using Fiio K5 Pro to power up my phones and speakers but it feels like the K5 Pro isnt strong enough to power up these headphones and speakers. Plus I would like to have a Dac+Amp or a Combo that would allow me to adjust bass and tribble. Also I need to have an option to connect it to PC and Notebook. Budget wise I wouldnt want to break 1500 USD. I would very much appreciate some suggestions! Adam

Also, if you haven't tried the ZMF Atrium on the WA23, you should. I'll overnight you mine if you need a pair to test

You hated the 20 seconds so much that you kept it! amazing

really enjoying my chord mojo2.

My RME ADI-2 DAC FS feels resentful for being left out. :)

Honestly i think you should split this content a little bit more, we shoudnt put dongle Dacs in the same box as those external ones becauseee.... I for example, listen to music while playing LOL, so for me its better to use external one like Fulla 4 etc, but sometimes i use my Aune E1 IEMS while listening on my phone. When i want to give my Eears a little rest from SEnnheiser Momentum 4 and here comes Dongle DACS, for me its completely different matter one of the advantages od Dongle dacs nowadays is the fact that they are portable so you can just plug them in the Laptop/Phone and improve music Quality by leaps and bounds, no need to pack bigger DAC and take it with me. So Normal Dacs are goood for PC everyday Set Up, Dongle DACS, Laptops, phones. That just my opinion :). Great material neverteheless. Im glad that u still test this for Us. PS. If it is possible maybe give links where to buy those in Europe?

Somehow you became the only KZfaqr whose review I could tolerate 🎉 Josh is back❤

I just ordered a HE400SE v1 What dac/amp should I pair it with? I'm primarily gaming

Could anyone recommend a dac/amp for the DT990 Pro's for PC gaming? I'm lost and need help/direction. Budget around £200/250 tops.

No mention on Ifi Zen Dac V2 and Zen Can? These are really great option tho

I would really like some recommendations for headphone power ranges... I just got the hifiman edition xs and I really want the minimum unit for that headphone.. this list still confuses me because I am a sucky noobie who doesnt understand the requirements very well... So far I just know that I can spend a lot of money for better sound, and some are balanced and some arent... Not enough to make a clear decision or how to identify what is best for the fancy new headphones I bought...

Just got a Magnius for 105 bucks, is that a good deal?

At any price what would you say is best for IEMs only, I have moved to IEMs from headphones and will not go back. Can't find any list for Amp/Dacs for IEMs only!

New to all these. Can you name the best two dac/amp combo for HD 800? One which is value for money and one which is the best ? Awesome video by the way

I have this issue with the toppping dx3 pro+ where the audio output stops working sometimes upon computer boot up and will not work again until you've reset/replug it a couple of times. I'm not sure what it is, but does anyone have this issue or know a fix for it? Tends to happen when I haven't used my computer for a few weeks, but recently it started happening even during daily use.

I remember being sick out on the rig, years ago. I was coughing so hard that my nose started bleeding. Haha such awful memories.

Got my k7 and now i am searching for a good Headphone. Want an Upgrade for my custom one pro plus. Maybe the new fiio ft5 - will we get an review of it?

I've been using the Burson Fun headphone amp with A6 Vivid op amps & I hope that you can try this sometime because it drives whatever headphones I need & for the price it's well within peoples step up budget at under £400 here in the UK.. so I would like to see someone giving the Burson Fun Headphone amp a try .

Josh review the XIAUDIO K DAC & Broadway. They are literally the perfect pairing for the Abyss Diana TC & MR. It’s Abyss’s recommended stack for them, and I can attest it’s an amazing stack.

Please review the Japanese portable DAC amp which is Aiyima H2.

It is a crime that a Zen Dac v2 wasn’t mentioned 😢 It’s such a great deal for what it’s capable especially a reliable 4.4mm 👌 Underrated in my opinion.

Great list! One small point - the Fiio K9 Pro is fully balanced, it has a dual-mono architecture. Also has a linear power supply and electronic volume control. Absolutely amazing value for money at roughly £800.

Why no BTR7 or Go Blu in 100$ to 500$ ? They give good sound with convenience. And, I felt leaving out Gryphon or iDuoo XD-05 Pro in > 500$ range was pretty uncharacteristic. They are much better utility wise compared to Fiio R7

Please review the ifi uno

I need something not to expensive (amp/dac) for my audeze LCD-2 Classic and also to connect Yamaha A-S501 (kef q550) and maybe some active studio monitors like Adam audio T5V. For now I run on MOTU M2. Any suggestions anyone?

Thanks for the content! Just got the iFi Zen DAC V2 to pair with Zenheisser HD 58X, I want to purchase a 4.4mm cable replacement for it if it’ll makes enough of a change to those who’ve done it with similar set ups here. I only plan on getting 1 more headphone in the future for variety when PC gaming with the V2.

Love your videos, but I sometimes find it difficult to hear just the model name without the name of the company that makes the amplifier.

great content man. bought the Dx3 the moment I saw your video.

Man I will one day own the wooaudio fireflies tube amp it will be amazing with my HD650's and DT1770's I don't think it's all otl so my LCD2's will run great on it to im currently using a Ifi Zen stack is absolutely amazing 😍

i feel like i dont have that factor others seem to have when it comes to headphones and AMPs. I was using a Fiio E10K for years, decided to upgrade to the new Schiit Magni Unity, and noticed 0 difference. Except the Magni was about $220 and the E10K is $75. Then decided to try out the IFI Zen V3, and same thing, sounds exactly the same, didn't notice a difference when using DT 700 PRO X and HD 600s

Oh no, submitted an order (as yet unapproved) for HD600s and JDS Atom+'s, they're not on here -- didI choose wrong? :(

No Topping G5 at 300$?

Only desktop stuff ? No portables?

Damn. I so expected to see a ferrum stack here, a holo bliss, feliks echo mk2. Damn

No mention of JDS labs?

Does anyone have any good recommendations for a dac and amp stack for a combined price of around 1200-1400 dollars?

What about a headphone+amp/dac combo? 😅

Dacs at every price point next?

What Does delicious to sound supposed to mean?

Fiio ka13 $79 blows away all dongles in power and sound quality. Its got more fuller sounding mids, cleaner, tighter, more detail and punchier bass than their more expensive but weaker Ka5 model. Easily powers hifiman ananda and gives it alot more mids so vocals no longer have to fight with instruments for your attention. Fiio K7 dac/amp is just a more powerful version of ka5, sounds almost identical except K7 has slightly muddyer bass and less overall details because they're trying to make it sound warmer. So if K7 sounds better than most of the other brands models in its price range and you don't need a lot of power, then the cheaper dongles blow most everything else away, saves you a ton of cash and clears your desk of wires.

But how about hyped Aune S17 Pro? This headphone amp in class A can easily beat almost every other in this top list, except the final one))

How come i don't see the mojo 2 and poly

A lot of these dont seem to have usb c?