[Vulpes]

Just bought a DT880 Premium (250 ohms) a few days ago; currently have a Fiio E07K, wondering if it has sufficient power/performance to drive this headphone to its optimum. If not, any recommendations for a good DAC+AMP/DAC that are priced below $150? I like the DT880's neutral sound signature but I do find the treble a bit harsh (especially on newer recordings) at times. Thanks.

 

[Me x3]

  Just bought a DT880 Premium (250 ohms) a few days ago; currently have a Fiio E07K, wondering if it has sufficient power/performance to drive this headphone to its optimum. If not, any recommendations for a good DAC+AMP/DAC that are priced below $150? I like the DT880's neutral sound signature but I do find the treble a bit harsh (especially on newer recordings) at times. Thanks.

E07K drives the DT880 250 just ok in my book.
It would be great if you can find a FiiO L7. It allows you to use the E07K as a dedicated DAC to feed a separate amplifier.
Schiit Magni 2 would work better than the amplifier on E07K.
 
DT880 is a pretty unforgiving headphone, feed it with top class recordings and it will shine.
Feed it with less than perfect recordings and it will expose each and every flaw.

 

[Vulpes]

Thanks for your reply, Me X3. I do have another question though: would the Fiio E10K do a better job than the E07K for critical listening? I sometimes find the sound from the E07k to be a bit too warm and veiled for such purpose when using it as a DAC+AMP. I tend to lean towards a sound signature that has more clarity and airiness when listening to music in a critical manner. 
 
Yeap, the DT880 is indeed a very unforgiving headphone, it seems to nitpick on every single detail (and flaw) present in a recording (which is part of its charm). The properly remastered recordings that I have (Billy Joel, Simon and Garfunkel, ABBA, Queens) really shine on this can, but poorly engineered recordings can be very fatiguing (and ear-piercing) to listen to (especially for extended periods of time),

 

[raybone0566]

Dt880 is very good when matched with an otl tube amp. No excessive treble energy what so ever.

 

[Me x3]

  Thanks for your reply, Me X3. I do have another question though: would the Fiio E10K do a better job than the E07K for critical listening? I sometimes find the sound from the E07k to be a bit too warm and veiled for such purpose when using it as a DAC+AMP. I tend to lean towards a sound signature that has more clarity and airiness when listening to music in a critical manner. 
 
Yeap, the DT880 is indeed a very unforgiving headphone, it seems to nitpick on every single detail (and flaw) present in a recording (which is part of its charm). The properly remastered recordings that I have (Billy Joel, Simon and Garfunkel, ABBA, Queens) really shine on this can, but poorly engineered recordings can be very fatiguing (and ear-piercing) to listen to (especially for extended periods of time),

 
Yes, E10K is clearer than E07K.
Even the older E10 was clearer than E07K.