I just got the q701 (hasn't arrived yet) and have read it should be paired with a good amp. My primary listening source is a laptop. Primary genre is classic rock. I know next to nothing about amps/DACs, and I want to spend $200 or less, so I was thinking I would play it safe and get the e7/e9 combo. I also use an iPod frequently, so the portability of the e7 would be a plus. However I recently found the Calyx Coffee amp/DAC and it looks really cool and is also small. I've read some good reviews, and it seems like a decent buy at $200, but I'm wondering if it is powerful enough to drive the q701s. I'm having trouble finding any information/comparisons for the Coffee as it seems rather new. Thanks for any feedback.
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Amp/DAC with q701 (Calyx Coffee?)
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12/28/11 at 4:13pm
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