[v87a]

I'm looking for suggestions for an Amp/DAC combo for driving my ATH-W1000.
I can spend only 300€ (~ 400$) whit shipping to EU.

 

[v87a]

And for a little bit more, 400€(~550$)?
 
NuForce Icon HD is god option?
 

 

[walfredo]

 
NuForce Icon HDP is not a good match for the W1000.  (I have them both.)  It kills the beautifully laid back vocals of the W1000.
 
You need a tube amp to elicit the beautiful sound the W1000 makes.  I have a Doge 6210, which works quite nicely with it, but you have to get the right tubes to minimize the noise.  (The Doge 6210 is designed for high impedance headphones.)
 
Many people suggest the Yamamoto HA-02 for the W1000.  It is a bit expensive though.
 
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Walfredo

 

[v87a]

Thank you, for your advice.