I have owned the Hi-Fi Man for over 10 years with the same tubes and it is super dependable, its on everyday for long hours. It just works, always. I also use it to upgrade the sound (using the headphone output) for my Bose computer audio system, this makes a huge difference over using the analog output of the computers sound card.
Verum 2 - dac/amps, cable recommendations
Looking at two dac/amp options for my new Verum 2 cans - the Fiio K11 and the Hifiman EF400. Has anyone compared the two enough to make a recommendation for one or the other. Music will be sourced, via USB cable, from PC.
4.4mm balanced cable rec's greatly appreciated, as well. Max budget for the dac/amp is $500, cables around $100. I'm also open to a 3rd option, too.
Fwiw, my ears tend towards a highly detailed, yet velvety-smooth sound. Not dry/analytical.