[Gerbil]

so, i already have a fiio e17 and a beyerdynamic dt880 premium 250 ohm.

the question is:

in a price range of up to 150 USD, should i now buy a fiio e09k, a schiit magni, Objective2 or something else?
 
 
my favorite music genres: classical, jazz, progressive rock/metal.

 

[tdockweiler]

You could also save a few dollars and get an E9. Probably could find one for around $75 maybe.
Do you have a L7 line out for your E17? If so i'd suggest getting one when getting the amp.
If you get the E9/E09K you might not need one.
 
The Jdslabs O2 is also good but i've never tried it with the DT-880. The E9 is a little warmer sounding.

 

[Gerbil]

thanks for your input, i'll buy an L7 if i'm buying something other than e09k. i couldn't find a fiio e9 which can be shipped to my country for a lower price the an e09k, which is 120$ at www.mp4nation.com. so price wise, the fiio e09k, objective2 and magni would cost very much close to each other. so, i'm pretty much torn between the e09k and the magni.

 

[tdockweiler]

E09K would be my suggestion for the DT-880.  I had the E9 though but they should sound almost the same.
I didn't really love the Magni with some of my brighter headphones. Most don't seem to have a problem though.

 

[Gerbil]

i just updated my favorite music genres in the first post
 
btw, i heared some Rush songs with the dt880 premium with some crazy ass expensive dac and tube amp, and the electric guitar sounded like a vuvuzela to me. they were much better with classical music.

 

[Gerbil]

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