I double amp my GSX with a Magni 3. Works well enough

Also something i noticed, Windows is still in 7.1 mode, while the GSX 1200 is connected with the line out to the amp and therefore in 2.0 Yet, when trying out testfiles for 7.1 VSS, i still do have the surround effect.

Meaning connecting the amp to the Headphone jack of the GSX 1200? I'm not sure if that's bad in any way

Okay, Question: When i connect the GSX 1200 to an external amp with the Line-In port, i need to switch the mode on the GSX 1200 to select the correct output. However, Line out is only 2.0 instead of the 7.1 that i usually have it on. Does this render the whole surround system of the GSX 1200...

https://assets.sennheiser.com/global-downloads/file/7678/GSX1000_UserGuide_A03_1017_SP19_version1_INT.pdf On page 9 of the instruction manual, there's instructions to set the Windows Sound config to the 7.1 speaker setup. However, i'm not sure if there's a difference in sound when Windows is in...

I've read that the Heed Canamp works really well with the K701's. It's a bit more expensive then i would've wanted. But you can't make an omelet without breaking a few eggs.

well, if the other option is to always use the cans underpowered... and at the same time, i suppose it's somewhat futureproof.

So, something like this then? http://audiomagic.eu/en/matrix-audio-2/matrix-m-stage-hpa-3u-with-usb?from=listing

I don't have any use for the balance headphone jack, I don't have any headphones with that plug. Also, i'm not sure it comes with the right power plug for my country's powersockets. Upon further research, I've found out that the AKG K701 seems to be picky in the amp department. Listed as a...

I'd say, preferably below 250 Dollars/ Euro's. And it's only to power headphones, i don't have the space for a speaker setup. I was thinking something like the JDS Objective 2 or VMV SMSL VA-2 VA2

What amp would you suggest, preferably one that's easily available to mainland Europe?

Would it be better to invest in a Magni/Modi stack and use software solutions for 7.1 VSS?

I've got a Sennheiser GSX 1000, and after work, i'm going to pick up my AKG K701's. And then, we'll see what kind of sound I can get out of those.