X1's vs HD650's + which portable amp?

Ryanr1987 · 23 Dec 2015 at 21:15

The 650 urinates all over the X1 in speed, resolution and dynamics. It also has a better tone and is a more natural listen.

Amps for the 650 I like the Bottlehead Crack, Valhalla 2, Schiit Vali

If you want warmer amps look into the Chinese brands like Littledot and Darkvoice.

APM · 23 Dec 2015 at 22:35

What do you guys think about the Cambridge Audio stuff,DACs and amps?

Cookeh · 23 Dec 2015 at 23:21

Good VFM when on sale, mediocre if not.

Sh4rkie · 24 Dec 2015 at 11:42

Ryanr1987 said:
The 650 urinates all over the X1 in speed, resolution and dynamics. It also has a better tone and is a more natural listen.

Amps for the 650 I like the Bottlehead Crack, Valhalla 2, Schiit Vali

If you want warmer amps look into the Chinese brands like Littledot and Darkvoice.

Thanks , that's the decider at the moment is the desktop amp to drive them. A Vali2 or the Magni 2 Uber are top of the pile at present.

Ryanr1987 · 24 Dec 2015 at 12:03

I've heard the Magni 2. Good amp technically just thought it was too aggressive . The Vali2 has been getting good reviews from peoples who's opinion I trust a lot so I'm pretty confident it's going to be fantastic.

Sh4rkie · 24 Dec 2015 at 13:34

The Vali2 is the one i'm leaning towards due to the hybrid nature, it's just waiting on stock at present which gives me more time to ponder.

650's ordered (£225) and will be here in the New Year for some post Christmas fun.

Sh4rkie · 25 Dec 2015 at 13:36

Spoken with Mark @ Eletromod no eta on the Vali2's as they are a new product and not sure when they are due. Hopefully have some news in the New Year and i'll use my Onkyo TX 875 as a dac / amp until then