Question Driving a set of Beyerdynamic T5p3

[soupladel]

I have tried posting on a number of forums and i still havent had an answer, so here goes...

My primary source for these headphones will either be my Iphone 15 or my PC, but i am unlikely to use them on the go so i am looking at some sort of desktop solution.

I already have a Mojo 2 which does the job but i am picking up on some sibilance so am maybe looking for either a combined desktop solution or even a seperate DAC amd AMP.

I have looked at a few different solutions but i am hoping for some extra advice that will fit my needs, nut i a, looking to buy whatever solution from the UK as i have been given advice elsewhere but they arent available in the UK.

Anyone have any advice for me?

 

[Gray]

I have tried posting on a number of forums and i still havent had an answer

Maybe they've been reluctant to recommend anything because of what you said about sibilance:

i am picking up on some sibilance

You need to understand the reason for that.
Assuming you're not one of those people that are allergic to normal levels of treble - it could just be that poor recordings are being exposed for what they are.

i have been given advice elsewhere but they arent available in the UK.

Anyone have any advice for me?

Well you could do worse than to go for a Topping DX5II*, not least because it has the option of the 'Topping Tune' parametric EQ which would allow you to tailor the sound to your preference.

* Chinese made, but obtainable from UK retailers.

 

[soupladel]

Ok I am using the term sibilance because i dont really know what else to call it, effectly what i am picking up on is perhaps best described as a distortion in the high end, something similar to the lower quality MP3s of days gone by. I have set the Mojo 2 at a neutral level for both the bass and high end which has tempered it a little.

Whilst i have had these headphones for close to a year, i have barely used them (i wont bore you the details but thet are medical in natuer) so don't know if what i am hearing is perhaps caused due to a lack of use/bedding in.

In terms of quality of recording i have access to several streaming and downloading services including Apple Music, Tidal and Qobuz. All have been set to the highest available download/bitrates and i have a 1.6Gbps internet service.

I have had it in the back of my mind for a while for something a bit more permenant which is why i am looking for a desktop solution that might help with what i am picking up as well as making use of these headphones more. Maybe in someways i am going about this the wrong way (i am stilll in the market for something on my desk) given i have mention my access to the above services is there suggested tracks i can use to rule out the quality of the music?