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[JoshuaValour]

Hmmmm. Concerning trend in the comments. First, this is not an ad. This is a loan unit, sent from IFI. Neither Drop nor IFI is paying me. Nor asking me to say anything (except for the disclaimer about the pre-production status). I am however, part of Drop and Amazons Affiliate Programs, as disclosed in the description of every video.

Second, if the video feels different and scripted... It is. I am trying a new filming style of video, using longer focal length and moving locations more often (always trying to better the content on the channel).
- The scripting helps me make more jokes, and keep on track (especially when changing from location to location) with topics and information I might otherwise forget. However, my implementation of this is not the best, as it's one of the first times doing it. And, I see how it could seem more "ad-ish", though, not the intended feeling, I will make corrections to try to avoid it in the future.

To address some specific questions I saw in the comments that I did not cover in this video specifically.
This over 789? - For raw sound quality/power, no reason. Other reasons could be size, looks, EQ adjustments (if you don't/Cannot run EQ). I did not say it was better. I just said it outputs about the same power at 300 ohms specifically. So if you have a 6xx, the choice between the amps comes down to you desired features.
This or Asgard? Depends. Asgard will drive more power demanding headphones, but will not be so good with high efficiency headphones, like IEMS. So, if you have really hard stuff, get Asgard or 789. Those will be the most versatile for more headphones.
Using this Amp on the 58X - Sure! Sounds great, however, generally speaking, the 58X doesn't really need an amp in the same way that the 6XX does.


So, to clarify my poorly constructed thoughts here - The Amp, is NOT the best on the market at this price (overall). It MIGHT be the best amp at the price for the 6XX exclusively, depending on your desired features.(If you only want single ended, THX or Asgard are better).
The DAC, like I said in the video - Not worth it. (unless you REALLY want the stack). Even though it performs as it should.

- J

[pointlesspotential]

I feel like products like this are marketing 101: A cash in on all of the current and future 6XX owners, since it's the most popular headphone on Drop.

[PhotoTerco]

For $500 there is not a great value, maybe $350 for the combo?

[parsakowsarian]

Hey josh i really really enjoy your reviews and i watch all of them and i noticed a difference in your style in this video it felt like it was more scripted and stuff i personally think the previous style was more engaging and enjoyable

[axelgomez]

How much better is it compared to the ifi zen dac, I understand that it is specially made for the HD6XX but is it as good as the price difference? Would there be a difference adding just the amp to the ifi zen dac, I can't understand the pricing.

[intoitreviews]

Why this instead of a 789, sound differences? I'm not sure this makes sense given the price point, and that the 789 exists for essentially the same price. Maybe at 129 like the zen? At least under 200... Idk maybe it sounds better, but you didn't really say much about the sound here?

[gustavosoto]

No comparisons between 6XX with this setup vs other headphones, of the lack of other headphones in general for the sake of comparison makes this an awkward ad video. But regardless it's a good video, it has your trademark quality.

[Tesseract]

Hmm, really?, No comparison to other amps, no description of sound quality. I am sure it sounds very good with 6xx but we want to know how much good over amps like 789, if at all.

[chavezlaw]

I noticed you did not say your usual disclaimer of "I am not being asked to say anything..". To be honest this video felt like a huge ad for this unit and it does not really seem to reflect how you truly feel about the unit. As others have stated, there is a style shift where this seemed a lot more scripted.

[theovonskeletor]

Everytime drop puts something out all the YouTubers have ad like reviews

[RayCabrera]

Great review, I actually was able to pick up the Signature stack for $170 each on ebay costing $340 which I find more reasonable. already owning the regular IFI Zen Can and Dac stack, I was able to compare the sound difference. After going back and forth with both stacks, I must say the Signature Can does sound much better then the regular Can. I can hear the sound is fuller and brighter on the Signature stack and the bass is also more pronounced. I needed to have bass boost on all the time on the original Zen Can, to get what is the normal sound of the Signature Can, which offered a richer fuller sound. I actually shipped back the normal IFI Zen Can/Amp back.

[Irukandji]

People spend thousands of dollars to make the 6xx sound good? Why not just buy "better" headphones instead?

[vitbbwt]

It looks nice but I doubt it would be worth upgrading from a liquid spark and Topping d-10

[ammar]

Overpriced, people get the 6xx cause they’re cheap not willing to spend extra 500$.

[TheOttacat]

I saw your comments in response to the comments about the new style of this video. I really didn't notice changes in the filming, cuts, or focal length. What I did notice was a big change in the tone of the video which I did not like. This is honestly a dumb cash grab of a product release and you should have called it out. These are two products that should be one. You also didn't discuss the MQA capabilities - is this half MQA like the DragonFly or a full MQA decoder? This is the type of information that I hope to see. The lack of direct comparisons to other products was noticeably lacking and perhaps adds to the impression that this is an 8-minute ad for Drop.

[hyasmo]

Yeah for the price point ill keep my Schiit Jotunheim with multibit DAC.

[moondragon]

Sorry but no, too expensive for what it does. I can get jds labs atom combo or schiit combo for much less. Also, both Ifi Zen dack amp combo can push 6xx just fine that that is under 180 USD. Other option is Fiio k5 pro also under 200.

[toddharrington]

Hart audio cables -balanced cable for 6xx and adapter pack with all connections you could want. Once buy adapter kit can just buy cords for particular headphone and switch out according to needs. Great cheap option for great cable. Very reaponsive customer support.

[naimatall]

That DarkVoice comment at the beginning may saved me 500$+... Thank you 😁

[mrawesomnable]

how is this better than a shiit stack with a good eq?!