[Shabda]

Hi All,

I’m looking for a portable amp or maybe dac/amp to color my dt 880’s a bit. Would be nice if they were a little less dry

100-300 dollar range

Anyone have any advice?

Thanks!

 

[Stereo Skunk]

This is interesting. For portable and in the price range I bet you're looking at solid state, and typically solid state isn't what I'd think of to color your sound. How do ou feel about Cayin N3 pro?

 

[Shabda]

It looks frickin awesome! A bit confused on the dual timbre solid state/tube technology though, is this a hybrid or a interchangability or somethig else entirely?

 

[Monsterzero]

You might be able to find a used Chord Mojo in your price range. The Mojo is a great device and has a warm sound to it, however if you want a warmer, more lush sound signature, the best way to do it is move on from the Beyer DT880s.

 

[Stereo Skunk]

It looks frickin awesome! A bit confused on the dual timbre solid state/tube technology though, is this a hybrid or a interchangability or somethig else entirely?

I love using a DAP. No, it hasn't gotten me away completely from listening at my computer, but for some reason I just love my QLS QA361. I rarely ever like a product that much, something intangible that just clicks. So, if you can stretch your budget a bit, there are several tube DAPs that may bring you great happiness.

Some DAP have a slight warmth/liquidity to them, even without tubes. Astell & Kern is one that I've heard others speak of.

 

[Shabda]

Saving up for that DAP thanks for the help!

I ended up getting a pair of 6xx’s and a used fiio q5s so I could use it wireless since I take a lot of walks with music. The fiio q5s seem to drive the 6xx okay but I suspect some bass isnt being amplified as well but that’s okay they sound fantastic to my ears.