[450]

I've tried running the DT770/80 Pro out of my laptop but it sounds so lifeless and actually rather bass deficient. Out of my receivers it doesn't sound bad, I feel a dedicated headphone amp would help though.

Any recommendations? Under $100 is ideal.

 

[cloneman]

I'm on the same boat. I also tried it witha FiiO E5, barely made a difference. Right now, the DT770 sounds just like a 25$ pair of headphones for me.


Should I get a USB / Firewire DAC/Souncard or something to get this going?
I don't mind dishing out $, as long as whatever I'm buying is more than just an amp.... (inputs?/outputs?/soundcard replacement?)

EDIT: I bought DT770 to be bass monsters, btw.

 

[cloneman]

bump

 

[Sovelin]

Did either of you find a decent amp to power your phones? I haven't really looked too much, and was planning on getting a Zero when I came back to the US, but it seems like they've fallen in popularity.
 
I still won't be back until end of April, so I have some time to do a little research (though not much time).
I've been recommended the uDAC2. Not sure how they work with the 80ohm DT770, but I was looking for more of a desktop amp than a portable. That way in case I ever upgrade to a higher-end set of phones, I'll have an amp capable of driving them well.
 
I'm looking at the Sparrow/Fun. Any word on how well these would work with the 80ohm DT770?
I'd really like to be able to keep the price below $250. The sparrow is a DAC/Amp combo at 240, looking good. The Fun is a little more pricey, and I'm not sure if I need the extra.

 

[Mochan]

I have the uDAC but not the 2. Personally while the UDAC is a nice affordable DAC, it is not something I would recommend to drive the DT770/80. You really need a nice beefy desktop amp for that. Sparrow or FUN should be fine but I have not heard.

 

[Sovelin]

Thanks. I'm leaning most heavily towards the Sparrow. Does anyone know how long shipping takes?