rafalc Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 Hi All, I am looking for high end semi portable (with battery) amp. with analog input and with or without DAC. Headphones: Caldera Closed, Hifimam Arya stealth. Currently considering Enleum HPA-23RM , but wonder if there are other options in 2000 to 4000usd price range. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PassionForSound Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 It's very hard to go past the HPA-23RM. What DAC will you be feeding it with? (I ask in case a Chord Hugo 2 might be a better option with both DAC and amp in one) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafalc Posted August 19 Author Share Posted August 19 When at home I use Gieseler DAC - TD1541A, I used to have Hugo 2 but found too clinical. For on the go thinking to use Audioqiest Cobalt as DAC bur that is still to be decided depending if I go with amp/DAC integrated. If I get integrated would like to have analog in option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PassionForSound Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 You'll be massively bottlenecking the HPA-23RM with a DAC like the Cobalt. You'd probably be better off with something like the xDuoo XD-05 Pro as both DAC and amp to balance the DAC and amp side of things Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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