15-Oct-2024, 04:22
I use a Chord Poly/Mojo combination to run a pair of JH Audio Sharona in ear monitors for when I'm traveling. When I initially received the JH Audios there was a little distortion in one side. To check that it wasn't the amp combo I tried them on my D200's headphone output, with a cheap dual RCA to 3.5mm cross-over cable. I was really surprised by how good the D200 sounded. It was certainly better than the Chord combo. It might not be 'the best' but then again, what is?
If I were you, I'd first buy the headphones I like and just try them on your D220 Pro before committing to a new DAC/Amp combo. Or, even better, just take the 220 to the shop to try headphones.
As for headphones I will give you the best advice you can get from anyone; don't take anyone's advice. Seriously. I have found that those differences we get between speakers are nothing compared to the differences you hear between headphones. So it's all about your personal taste. For instance, I really liked a pair of ZMF headphones (very natural sound and well reviewed), but I absolutely hated the RAAL Requisite 'ear speakers' (All detail, but not enjoyable at all and getting rave reviews).
Enjoy the journey mate. Take your time to get it right.
If I were you, I'd first buy the headphones I like and just try them on your D220 Pro before committing to a new DAC/Amp combo. Or, even better, just take the 220 to the shop to try headphones.
As for headphones I will give you the best advice you can get from anyone; don't take anyone's advice. Seriously. I have found that those differences we get between speakers are nothing compared to the differences you hear between headphones. So it's all about your personal taste. For instance, I really liked a pair of ZMF headphones (very natural sound and well reviewed), but I absolutely hated the RAAL Requisite 'ear speakers' (All detail, but not enjoyable at all and getting rave reviews).
Enjoy the journey mate. Take your time to get it right.
Lifetime Roon, Mac mini, int. SSD, ext. HDD, tv as monitor, key board and track pad on bean bag as remote,Devialet 200, Od'A #097, Blue jeans speaker cable,
Dynaudio C1 MkII.
Jim Smith's GBS.
Northern NSW Australia.
Dynaudio C1 MkII.
Jim Smith's GBS.
Northern NSW Australia.
