[DeoRodriguez]

Need an amp/ DAC for my Shure SRH840s. 
 
Right now my options are:
 
1. Fiio E7
2. iBasso D2+ Boa
 
Which one is better? Is the D2+ worth the extra $60?

 

[radu]

As far as Amps go, I currently run my SRH840's through a Pa2v2 and they sound great!  I dont run a DAC, what are you using as a source?

 

[DeoRodriguez]

I'm using my realtek hd soundcard, so not very good, I think it would be aproppiate to use a DAC too, am I right?

 

[radu]

Hmmm, I have no experience with DAC's as my gear is used in a portable setup with my D2/Clip as source.  From what I understand DAC's only make a subtle improvement in sound.  But again, I have not used one, so my opinion is based on hearsay.  If I had to recommend one that you listed, I would go with the ibasso, I have read good things about it. 
 
Hopefully someone with more experience will chime in on the issue...
 
Anyway, enjoy your SRH840's great sounding cans!

 

[DeoRodriguez]

iBasso: 1
Fiio E7: 0
 
Indeed, they're great cans! 

 

[TheMiddleSky]

yes you need DAC
 
and yes Boa is definitely better than E7 for amp performance, unfortunately I never test the E7's DAC.
 
From what I know, price of D4 Mamba isn't too far from Boa, and absolutely D4 is the best among them. (you also can read it here: http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/214588/review-portable-amp-roundup-54-portable-amps-reviewed-and-compared-last-update-8-17-10-added-meier-stepdance )

 

[DeoRodriguez]

Thanks, I'm gonna look more into the D4! 

 

[TCMars]

 
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Radu, how do you have the gain on your PA2V2 set up?  I too have SRH840's going through the PA2V2 and am trying to figure out how to best do the gain.  It seems able to handle high gain but I get static whenever there's no music coming through.
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