So it turns out my FiiO is defective, so I'm returning it. I'll pick up Magni, and shell out for Modi when I have the cash. It seems like a DAC is the least important item when it comes to audio setups, so I think I can live with a solo amp for now. Thanks for the help guys.

No Dice?   Do I need to provide more info?

Ok guys, my current rig is as follows Laptop -> FiiO E7 -> Beyerdynamic DT770 (80 Ohm version) The FiiO is new, and definitely still returnable. My question is thus... The Shiit Magni is a dedicated amplifier, whereas the FiiO E7 is DAC/Amp combined. I understand that the Magni is a much...

EDIT: Feel free to ignore. Posted in the wrong thread section, my apologies. Ok guys, my current rig is as follows. Laptop -> FiiO E7 -> Beyerdynamic DT770 (80 Ohm version). The FiiO is new, and definitely still returnable. My question is thus... The Shiit Magni is a dedicated amplifier...

I recently purchased a FiiO E7, and it has been working perfectly up until now.   I was exploring the settings on the device, and switched the "Charge USB" setting to "off".  The thing just shuts down.  Now, whenever I go to turn it on, it displays "FiiO" like normal, then lasts less then a...

Quote: I've seen each of these recommended, as well as the E7.  Do you have any experience with them, and can you recommend one over the other?

Quote: Ouch... are there any other (cheaper) stacks or combined DAC/Amplifiers that will get the job done?

Title.  Can you guys recommend a good DAC/Amp for <$50 and <$100?  Thanks

Ok, I've decided on the Beyerdynamic DT770.  The high resistance ones are cheaper, and I intend to get a DAC/AMP with the rest of my budget anyways.  Should I go with the higher resistance one?  Does higher resistance improve sound quality?

Quote:   I understand that these are EXTREMELY base heavy.  Do the mids really suffer that much?  How do they compare with the Audio Technica ATH-ESW9A's I mentioned?

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No responses with my last post, did I leave something out?  If I did please let me know... I really need some help.  I tried to clean up the post, make it a little more clear.   I'm looking for a headphone similar in size/shape/function as the ATH-M50's, no more then $275.  I've been looking...

Hey guys, need some help.   I'm looking for a headphone similar in size/shape/function as the ATH-M50's, no more then $275.  I've been looking at the Audio Technica ATHESW9A, does anyone have any experience with these?   The following are my requirements.     Budget:  Hard limit of...

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Budget:  I don't want to spend more then 200$ but since I watch dealnews and slickdeals pretty closely, you can recommend a little higher.   Source: Right now, just a laptop jack. Recommendations for DAC's and amplifiers are welcome. Isolation Requirements:Looking for a closed...