Hello,
In my office system I have a Headline 2 powered by an isupply. I listen to music on my computer through a Dragonfly dac to my Nait 5. I really enjoy the Headline (it replaced a Graham Slee Novo).
I am considering upgrading the Dragonfly DAC. I'm looking at used DACS in the $800 - $1000 range (CDN). I have seen a used DAC V1 at a good price and I wonder if I shouldn't buy it and sell off the Headline - hence my post.
Does anyone have experience comparing the headphone amp on the DAC V1 vs. the Headline 2?
Thanks!
Posted on: 06 April 2016 by Kevin Richardson
I have no experience with the Headline but really enjoy my V1 with HD800's. However, you might do better with one of the new Chord Mojo dac/hpa (500$?). From a SQ perspective the Hugo beats the V1 but the overall usability of the V1 [better usb and the all important remote] keeps it on my desk for work time music.
Posted on: 07 April 2016 by Richard Dane
Ian, as you already have the Headline then ideally you should try to listen to it against the DAC-V1. Try the Headline not just from the Dragonfly DAC but also from the DAC-V1, that way you'll have a better idea where the two headphone amps stand against one another.
Posted on: 07 April 2016 by feeling_zen
It's hard to compare since:
1. You have to use the same source.
2. A headline is only half a headphone amp. Depending on whether you NAPSC it or back it with a FC, HC or even SC it is essentially all different heaphone amps.
