I know this is blasphemy but can't really afford much at the moment. I promise that I will get something more worthy once I get my career going (ie just graduated with no job and got tons of student loans to pay back)
Back on topic, trying to see what's available in the used market for ~100 that can drive the K701 (budget especially low due to high cost of shipping to Canada). Unlike most previous threads, it does NOT have to be portable. Sure it will be nice but definitely not necessary.
Music-wise, I listen to a wide range from Pop, R&B and Trance to Instrumentals, Vocals and Classical. The former for motivation/enjoyment and the latter for relaxation/chilling.
Source will most likely be from my AMP3 Pro.1 (Will the hiss affect things?) or Fuze v2. I can consider my laptop but don't think a USB powered DAC/AMP will have enough juice and if powered externally, the idea of yet another adapter doesn't sound too appealing.
Some amps that I have noted that should work from my research are:
Headphone: Little Dot I+ Hybrid (800mW @ 32ohm), Bravo/Indeed Class A Hybrid (Indeed rep claims 5V swing with 16-600ohm loads with no current railing),
RW Audio Amp1 (?) (Ambiguous description and reviews, warmer amp may be more beneficial as an all rounder)
Portable: C&C XO (1W @ ?), Mini3 (300mW @ 33ohm), Audiotrak Imamp (250mW @ 32ohm)
Under Consideration:
AMP: Shanling PH100 (will have to see how low this gets used... How does this compare against M3, Dynalo and CKKIII?)
DAC/AMP (Researching): AUNE Mini USB DAC MK2 (or Amp only?),
Nuforce uDAC (80mW @ 16ohm), Musiland Monitor 02 US (100mW @ 32ohm) (Low output, DAC not needed as a source)
Which of the above would you recommend the most? Any others that I should consider?
Back on topic, trying to see what's available in the used market for ~100 that can drive the K701 (budget especially low due to high cost of shipping to Canada). Unlike most previous threads, it does NOT have to be portable. Sure it will be nice but definitely not necessary.
Music-wise, I listen to a wide range from Pop, R&B and Trance to Instrumentals, Vocals and Classical. The former for motivation/enjoyment and the latter for relaxation/chilling.
Source will most likely be from my AMP3 Pro.1 (Will the hiss affect things?) or Fuze v2. I can consider my laptop but don't think a USB powered DAC/AMP will have enough juice and if powered externally, the idea of yet another adapter doesn't sound too appealing.
Some amps that I have noted that should work from my research are:
Headphone: Little Dot I+ Hybrid (800mW @ 32ohm), Bravo/Indeed Class A Hybrid (Indeed rep claims 5V swing with 16-600ohm loads with no current railing),
RW Audio Amp1 (?) (Ambiguous description and reviews, warmer amp may be more beneficial as an all rounder)
Portable: C&C XO (1W @ ?), Mini3 (300mW @ 33ohm), Audiotrak Imamp (250mW @ 32ohm)
Under Consideration:
AMP: Shanling PH100 (will have to see how low this gets used... How does this compare against M3, Dynalo and CKKIII?)
DAC/AMP (Researching): AUNE Mini USB DAC MK2 (or Amp only?),
Nuforce uDAC (80mW @ 16ohm), Musiland Monitor 02 US (100mW @ 32ohm) (Low output, DAC not needed as a source)
Which of the above would you recommend the most? Any others that I should consider?
. A little bit more expensive than $100 though.
