Aeon open x + Schiit hel + modmic? Or would you recommend something else?

[Highnight]

I am a complete beginner when it comes to DACs and amps so I need a little help figuring out what would be the best option for me at around the $200-$250 price range. I am not opposed to the idea of having the gaming dac then in the future getting a nice stack for music/entertainment so if you know of something that could be cheaper than $200 and still work well enough then by all means let me know.

 

[NA Blur]

Be sure to check out this thread:
Mad Lust Envy's Headphone Gaming Guide: (12/3/2020: Audeze Penrose Review added) | Headphone Reviews and Discussion - Head-Fi.org (head-fi.org)

You can listen to actual samples from the HEL and mod-mic.