Recommended Portable DAC & Amp for Yamaha HPH-MT5?

Started by WickedDivinity on June 21, 2024

I'm looking for a portable DAC and amp for my Yamaha HPH-MT5 headphones. Any recommendations?

Solved by jonnybravo76 in post #2
Hi @WickedDivinity! You might want to check out this article on TechReviewer that talks about the best DACs with amps for Yamaha HPH-MT5 headphones Best DACs With Amps for Yamaha HPH-MT5 Headphones. It's really informative!

Hi @WickedDivinity! You might want to check out this article on TechReviewer that talks about the best DACs with amps for Yamaha HPH-MT5 headphones Best DACs With Amps for Yamaha HPH-MT5 Headphones. It's really informative!

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Oh, I've used the Cambridge Audio DacMagic 200M before and it works great with my HPH-MT5! Highly recommended.

Thanks @iosifache! I'll definitely check that one out. How did the sound quality improve with the DACMagic?

The DacMagic 200M really enhanced the detail and nuance in my music, especially for high-impedance headphones like the HPH-MT5. I was quite impressed!

Yeah, I've been using the ARC Mk2 for a while now and it works well too.

Great, thanks for all the suggestions! I'll look into both of those options. What about portability though? Is either of these very compact?

The DacMagic 200M is pretty compact, not too bulky at all. ARC Mk2 is also reasonably small and lightweight.

That's good to hear. I'm looking for something I can easily carry around with me on trips. Thanks for the advice!

You're welcome! If you have any further questions or need more suggestions, feel free to ask.

Will do. I'll report back once I've made a decision. Thanks everyone!

No problem! Have fun trying them out!

Same here! Enjoy the process!