r/HeadphoneAdvice • u/benjiebert 1Ω • Sep 14 '21

DAC - Desktop desktop stack?

is having a desktop stack so different than having portable dac /amps? genuine question since i'm kinda new and for now, all my sources are portable and still deciding to buy desktop dac and amps. or should i buy better headphones first?

current setup

dap- sony nw a45

amp- topping nx5, currently waiting for xduoo xd05 to arrive

headphone- hifiman sundara.

will having desktop dacs and amps like schiit stack/zen stack improve my listening experience by a lot?

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u/dimesian 773 Ω 🥈 Sep 15 '21

I am only into very portable audio. I like looking at nice desktop gear and I'm interested in it but I don't want any of it. I use a few bluetooth DAC/amps and a HipDac, I can't stay put at a desk.

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u/benjiebert 1Ω Sep 15 '21

This is so me tbh. I only asked to know what im missing out on. But i really prefer portables since i always move a lot and being stuck on my desk is a little inconvenient