Another newbie with a question

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After over 40 yrs. of no headphone use, I decided to take the plunge and ordered a set of the Massdrop Sennheiser 6XX and a Topping D50 DAC. My plan was to use the headphone jack in my NAD 701 receiver but I suspect that this will not be optimum.

I could really use some advice on what headphone amp to purchase. I have read a little about the amps from Schiit but that is about the extent of my knowledge. I understand the Senns represent an unusual load (300 ohms) and that this is an important consideration in choosing the right amp.

Since this is my first foray into the headphone world, I don't want to spend too much. The Senns and Topping cost $200 each and I would hope that I can get an amp for about the same.

Thank you!
Terry

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Topic - Another newbie with a question - Terry 03:06:06 04/1/19 (10)

Not all amps... - EdAInWestOC 06:14:29 04/4/19 (1)

RE: Not all amps... - Terry 06:40:46 04/4/19 (0)

Thanks to everyone and an update - Terry 06:31:36 04/2/19 (1)

RE: Thanks to everyone and an update - Triode_Kingdom 08:21:28 04/6/19 (0)

Schiit... - Vinyl Valet 05:51:40 04/2/19 (0)

RE: Another newbie with a question - niws 20:49:05 04/1/19 (0)

Beats me! - jedrider 11:00:01 04/1/19 (0)

Bottlehead Crack - Bill Way 08:37:46 04/1/19 (2)

RE: Bottlehead Crack - Terry 10:04:12 04/1/19 (1)

If I were to need another headphone amp... - FenderLover 19:23:08 04/1/19 (0)

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