Question about Dac/Amp

[KarmaWill]

So i have a Fosi Audio Dac-Q4 and I'm using them to power my Sennheiser HD 600 the amp/dac says that its rated for highest of 200Ohm headphones but its plenty loud is it worth returning this one and buying another one thats rated for higher Impedance headphones, will that improve my quality, or help soundstage or will it not do anything I'm very new to all of this Audiophile stuff any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[gammarabbit]

That Fosi looks like a pretty decent budget DAC. If you like the sound, I might stick with it for a little while until your ears tell you to upgrade, not just the numbers. If you are prepared to spend (significantly) more money for a higher-spec DAC and amp (maybe separately), you will definitely get a better sound out of your HD600. In the long run I think those cans do deserve an upgrade since they are such nice headphones. But it really will be the quality of the gear, not just the impedance ratings, that will make the difference (although the pricier stuff will likely be rated higher as well).

 

[Mamrak1]

You have headphones selling for a couple hundred dollars and you have a cheapie DAC. That Fosi is powered by USB. Get something with a dedicated power supply. Go to one of the headphone websites and do some research. You can always improve the quality, just depends on how much you wish to spend.

 

[gvl]

As others noted this is likely not the best DAC/amp out there but if it gets loud enough with your headphones and the sound is not distorted then you can ignore the 200 Ohm rating. Expect to spend at least $200 for a good headphone listening kit.