Mid-Fi Upgrade HD6XX -> LCD 2 + IFi stackSubmitted by Krewy t3_10odoy4 in headphones
Keto_Taro789 t1_j6e1cly wrote
What's the purpose of stacking the ifi units? They're both their own amps and DACs are they not? Thanks to anyone who replies, I've seen this a lot and am curious.
Krewy OP t1_j6e2y9p wrote
The Zen Dac V2 is a Dac with a weaker amp. The Zen Can is a Class A amp and just helps improve the bass a bit. Not a noticeable difference though.
Aggravating-Tale-939 t1_j6ebuvk wrote
Glad you're liking your Zen stack. I got it a while ago as I wanted an upgrade to my K5 Pro. I was very disappointed with the sound of the stack. I found the sound to be very harsh and the bass too weak and soft. This was through the single ended output. I've never tried the balanced output so it might be much better through that. Are you using yours balanced out of curiosity?
AggravatedAutist t1_j6gea1i wrote
I've had the same experience and honestly balanced didn't improve things.
FloatingSheep t1_j6ht58v wrote
Balanced won't make a difference in the sound.
Gamergtx_260 t1_j6e2iq6 wrote
The zen dac is an amp + dac correct but the amp section is weak. Zen can is an amp only.
Keto_Taro789 t1_j6e2nvh wrote
Oh, I see! Thanks a bunch.
Gamergtx_260 t1_j6e302d wrote
You’re welcome. Strangely I liked the zen dac v2’s balanced output for my hd 650s better by itself than the stack so I ended up selling the zen can. It had enough power in balanced mode but this was my personal experience and only had the 650s.
Keto_Taro789 t1_j6e367a wrote
Yeah, I have the zen DAC and it's fine for my 6xx and 5xx headphones.
uncledunker t1_j6ebyt2 wrote
Power match does amazing things on the zen dac. To me, the true bass of the zen dac is boomier. Xbass on the zen can is tighter/punchier. Nice to have both and that extra power on the zen cans.
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