I am currently in the market for 2 amps:
1 for home use:
I already have an Emu 0404 usb (might switch to Asus Essence ST or Halo Claro since I do not use any of the recording utilities). My headphones are Sennheiser HD 580 and Grado SR225i (future).
I am willing to spend up to $200. So far I have seen the HifiMan EF2 and Little Dot Micro III recommended, but I am wondering if there are others out there. Also the IBasso D2+/D4 and audio-gd sparrow.
1 for work:
I cannot install a soundcard, so the output will likely be usb:
I have been considering a usb dac/amp combo. So far I have been looking at the NuForce Icon uDAC2 and the Fiio E9/E7 combo. Are there others I should consider or are these the best for the money? If they are the best for the money (under $200), which would you recommend? I will be using Ultimate Ears TripleFi 10 and Ultrasone HFI 780 (future).
Thank you for the feedback.
For portable use I have a clip+ and do not feel the need for an amp. (have the Ultimate EArs, Koss KSC75, MEelectronics M6).
Edited by 77Pat - 1/16/11 at 4:00pm

















