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post #1 of 8
11/20/09 at 7:34pm
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http://www.audiophilechina.com/cp-sh..._id2=2&s_id=70


is this amp good and decent for a beyer dt880? it coast about 80 bucks, but i don't wanna spend too much

also, what cable wiring would i need so i connect the amp to my speaker or behind my computer?
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post #2 of 8
11/20/09 at 9:03pm
Link doesn't work. Probably just 3.5mm to 3.5mms
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post #3 of 8
11/21/09 at 5:31am
Hard to tell, as "The page cannot be found"..
But do not expect too much magic from a ~$80 amplifier.
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post #4 of 8
11/21/09 at 5:55am
No. You're looking at a decent sum of cash to drive a DT880 properly.
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post #5 of 8
11/21/09 at 6:58am
At least tell us if it's SS or tube.
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post #6 of 8
11/21/09 at 7:51am
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sorry headfi, dunno why the link wasn't working

Welcome to Audiophilechina

click on the welcome to audophile china link. that one should be working. tell me if i should buy it !
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post #7 of 8
11/21/09 at 8:44am
I don't know why they don't list the output in ohms(Ω).
Ω = V/A
V = 110V
Ω = 250

A = V/Ω = 110V/250Ω = 0.440A = 440mA
Maxiumum output = 800mA as stated.
440mA < 800mA

Therefore, yes. It can drive the DT880's. Someone correct me if I'm wrong. Should you buy it? Personally, I wouldn't. Since this is for a computer and you don't want to spend much, you'll want an DAC amp.

The Musiland Monitor 01 US DAC amp fits your budget and will drive your DT880 just fine. USB beats that flimsy 1/4" to RCA adapter.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Hi-Fi-USB-DAC-He...item439a59f9d4
This is also expandable since you can use the Musiland as a DAC only and pair it with a better amp later on.
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post #8 of 8
11/21/09 at 10:06am
If $80 is what you can afford, then go buy one.
Your DT880 may shine more with a higher quality amplifier, but from its specs this one may be pretty capable.
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