NOS Benchmark DAC1 USB...which headphones??

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Huck

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NOS Benchmark DAC1 USB...which headphones??
« on: 31 Jan 2018, 02:19 pm »
Hi;
I just bought a NOS Benchmark DAC1 USB and now I am on the search for a good sounding headphone,either open or closed,preferably in the 'used' $4-600 CAN range.
I have now Equation RP-21's 32ohm,which don't sound bad,but I want to move up a couple of steps...currently looking at Shure SRH 1840's(65ohm) and Senn HD-600's(300ohm),Hifiman HE400i(35ohm)...all of which I have not heard,as no place to try out?!
I listen to mainly rock music and I like kick - drum thud bass...all round good middle and top end.
What else should I be looking at? Thanks,Huck :scratch:
« Last Edit: 31 Jan 2018, 08:07 pm by Huck »

Huck

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Re: NOS Benchmark DAC1 USB...which headphones??
« Reply #1 on: 1 Feb 2018, 02:30 am »
I just bought a Shure SRH 1840,so no more looking.Thanks

dB Cooper

Re: NOS Benchmark DAC1 USB...which headphones??
« Reply #2 on: 1 Feb 2018, 02:56 am »
Glad we were able to help  :lol:

Huck

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Re: NOS Benchmark DAC1 USB...which headphones??
« Reply #3 on: 1 Feb 2018, 11:11 am »
Thanks,Huck :lol:

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Re: NOS Benchmark DAC1 USB...which headphones??
« Reply #4 on: 1 Feb 2018, 12:33 pm »
Just for informational purposes:

Don't believe that Benchmark DACs are NOS (non-over sampling)

Benchmark offers a bundle deal with the Sennheiser HD 650 headphones.  (If you buy their DAC/preamp, why not take their advice on headphones?)

Huck

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Re: NOS Benchmark DAC1 USB...which headphones??
« Reply #5 on: 1 Feb 2018, 12:42 pm »
Just for informational purposes:

Don't believe that Benchmark DACs are NOS (non-over sampling)

Benchmark offers a bundle deal with the Sennheiser HD 650 headphones.  (If you buy their DAC/preamp, why not take their advice on headphones?)

Too late.Thanks,Huck