Dac and Amp or DAC/Amp combo for under 500 bones? - Page 2

I would look into one of the all-in-one's from A-GD (Sparrow, NFB-12, FUN, NFB-5).  The HFI-780s don't require much amping, however, if in the future you get different cans, you'll be set.

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Actually the new nfb-10se for $499 is by far the best value you can possibly get and it's in your price range.  I have the normal nfb-10 which was close to $1000 and I thought it was the best deal in headfi and then he just released a new version for half the price.  A very power amp that completely rocks, a nice DAC and connections for SE and balanced phones. (and it's actually true balanced not fake balanced like some amps).  No point in looking any further.