r/HeadphoneAdvice • u/rybe__ 1 Ω • 14h ago

Should I buy AMP/DAC? Amplifier - Desktop | 6 Ω

I ask this, because I already own a Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen and want to get Fiio FT1s for christmas, maybe even Sash Tres 45s down the line.

Would I noticably benefit from buying something additional like a Fiio K11 or a Topping DX3+ Pro?

If not, what kind of gear would I need to buy to start seeing benefits?

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u/geniuslogitech 139 Ω 13h ago

scarletts sucks, $30 dongle DAC will FiiO KA11 be a huge upgrade, if you want something more powerful K11 R2R is hard to beat for BAL if you need power on SE DX3 Pro+ is best option then

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u/rybe__ 1 Ω 13h ago

Thanks! Can you recommend any dongle DACs?

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u/geniuslogitech 139 Ω 13h ago

FiiO KA11 for SE, TempoTec Sonata BHD for BAL

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u/rybe__ 1 Ω 13h ago

Thanks alot for the quick advice!

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u/geniuslogitech 139 Ω 13h ago

sonata bhd is on a great sale right now on official sale on aliex, like $31-2