[Tsubop]

So six months ago I invested in the V-moda m100s in an attempt to get into the world of higher end audio. I have to say, I'm very happy with the purchase, but I want to get a bit more out of my headphones. I'm looking for an amp that I can use with my laptop to hopefully fix up the mids and generally improve the sound I get out of my m100s. Any suggestions at all are appreciated. Oh, and I'd prefer something under 300 dollars, but something a little bit above that is acceptable too. 

 

[TheJosablo]

I would recommend a JDS Labs C5D amp+Dac combo. quite nice, made in USA and Portable along with your laptop and only $249 USD.

 

[Tsubop]

  I would recommend a JDS Labs C5D amp+Dac combo. quite nice, made in USA and Portable along with your laptop and only $249 USD.

Thanks! I'll definitely look into these.

 

[Tsubop]

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[DrSheep]

Amp only or DAC/AMP?

 

[Tsubop]

  Amp only or DAC/AMP?

Both? I don't quite know a lot about amps and dacs. All I'm really looking for is some way to modify the sound I get out of my m100s outside of getting new headphones.

 

[DrSheep]

If you use iDevices, then for $300 you can get a Sony PHA-1.  However, as mentioned before the new C5D at $250 is also great.  And to just make things more complated, Apple recently removed the need of a license for iPod/iPhone DAC/AMP, so if you have a latest generation of device, then you can just use pretty much any USB enabled DAC/AMP (go read the C5D thread for this.)  Of course you can also get some very nice amp only device for $300.  For instance, you should check out the HeadStage Arrow 3G ($200), 4T ($300), and 4N ($350), or the Pico series from HeadAmp ($350-400).  Remember I am talking about new prices here, so if you search around, I am sure there will be someone selling them for less used.
 
p.s. my personal reference for the M-100, or pretty much any other headphones, is the AudioQuest DragonFly ($250).  However, it is pretty much just a USB DAC and not much of an amp, so it is pretty much only restructed for desktop and laptop use.
 
p.p.s. almost forgot the insanly configable XM4 ($135), 5 ($245), and 6 ($395) from Pratical Devices...  Crap I just impulse buy a XM6...