[Killercoon]

I'm looking for an amp to pair my Maddogs with and later perhaps an IEM down the road. (Altough I think those won't need amplification?). The amp doesn't have to be portable.  
 
Currently looking at:
 
-Vintage amps
-Fiio E10
-Fiio E12
-Schiit Magni
-Schiit Asgard 2
 
 
I've also heard that there are amp manufacturers on this forum actively trying to recommended their most expensive amp possible. I obviously don't want to fall prey to that sort of practice.       
 
I just want to have the best value for my buck.

 

[Killercoon]

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[Killercoon]

I also forgot to add: if the amp has 2 inputs that would be a great plus.

 

[Killercoon]

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[UCMetrics]

That's a lot of bumping buddy.
 
First things  first: price range? portability? Specific make of your headphones?

 

[Killercoon]

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That's a lot of bumping buddy.
 
First things  first: price range? portability? Specific make of your headphones?

Will not have to be portable, would like an amp that isn't ridiculously pricey (like over 300 dollars).

 

[Killercoon]

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[hodgjy]

Stop with the bumping already.  Go to the Maddogs thread and see what amps the users are using.

 

[jackwess]

Some users are using Schiit amps, but i can go on with a list..

 

[kskwerl]

Grab O2/ODAC combo with 1.5/6.5 gain settings and call it a day

 

[Killercoon]

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Grab O2/ODAC combo with 1.5/6.5 gain settings and call it a day

Is there any way possible to have some sort of virtual surround sound on that dac?

 

[kskwerl]

Is there any way possible to have some sort of virtual surround sound on that dac?

I'm sure there is, depending on what program your using like foobar/vlc etc.

 

[Killercoon]

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I'm sure there is, depending on what program your using like foobar/vlc etc.

I was talking about gaming surround sound...