Recommendation Request: Headphone Amp/DAC combo


I currently drive my Hifman HE1000SE phones with a Hifiman EF400 Amp/DAC.  I like it but would like upgrade.  This amp was only about 400 bucks.  If I were to go up to 2 to 3 k in spend.  What units would you recommend?

 

Thanks in Advance

 

mlapenta

Showing 1 response by o_holter

I would separate the investment. Get a good headphone amp first. All the integrated units I have tried so far (Teac NT-505, Tascam DA-3000, etc) sound poor on headphones, compared to my Audiotailor Jade OTL tube headphone amp. Get something similar, and then, decide about the DAC.