[vvgyu]

Got some Beyerdynamic DT250s 1 month ago and now I'm looking to buy a DAC and AMP. I've my eye on the E10 but I'm not sure if it's enoguh or if it's worth it to splurge on an E7+E9 combo or an E17.
Just looking for some advice.

EDIT: Should mention they are the 80ohm model

 

[Mortalcoil]

Welcome to Head - Fi.  Cant really comment on what amp pairs well, however will say that the DT-250 is a fairly dark hp that may require a brighter sounding dac / amp.
 
Its a very efficient headphone also especially @ 80 ohm.

 

[PurpleAngel]

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Got some Beyerdynamic DT250s 1 month ago and now I'm looking to buy a DAC and AMP. I've my eye on the E10 but I'm not sure if it's enough or if it's worth it to splurge on an E7+E9 combo or an E17.
Just looking for some advice.
EDIT: Should mention they are the 80ohm model

What source(s) are you going to be plugging into the DAC/Amp into?

 

[vvgyu]

What source(s) are you going to be plugging into the DAC/Amp into?

My desktop computer.

 

[PurpleAngel]

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My desktop computer.

I'm assuming your using on-board sound.
Asus Xonar DG or DGX, sound cards ($30-$40), should proved better audio quality then on-board.
The DG(X) can drive headphones up to 150-Ohms.
 
You can always get the Fiio E11 ($65) portable headphone amplifier and plug it into the Xonar sound card.
(Would you have use of a portable amp?)

 

[vvgyu]

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Asus Xonar DG or DGX, sound cards ($30-$40), should proved better audio quality then on-board.
The DG(X) can drive headphones up to 150-Ohms.
 
You can always get the Fiio E11 ($65) portable headphone amplifier and plug it into the Xonar sound card.
(Would you have use of a portable amp?)

Would that be better than an E10? 
Don't really have use for a portable amp. For portable I have my SE215s and a 2nd gen iPod touch and I don't think I need anymore when it comes to portable. I'm just looking for at-home use.

 

[PurpleAngel]

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Would that be better than an E10? 
Don't really have use for a portable amp. For portable I have my SE215s and a 2nd gen iPod touch and I don't think I need anymore when it comes to portable. I'm just looking for at-home use.

I'm guessing the Xonar & E10 are somewhat equal with the DAC (I'll double check later).
The Xonar adds surround sound (Dolby Virtual Headphone 5.1) for movies and some games
The E11 is a slightly better amp. then the E10.