[mitadoc]

Hi there,
 
It`s my first post here and I hope I haven`t violated any rules.If yes - sorry.
I would like to ask for a help in choosing my first USB amp for the laptop.
I use HP ProBook 6560b which usses ( I assume) not so good(I don`t want to use other words) soundcard.
It`s Intel Cougar Point PCH - High Definition Audio Controller.
Anyway,I have a lot of FLAC-s which I enjoy to listen.
I use low-end Philips SPH 2700 (sorry,I do not have the permission to load an image) and I am happy with them.
 
Of course,there are headphones that blow out mines but this is not the point of my inquiry.
I have several questions to ask and I will be very happy if you clear some points.
 
1.Do I need an external DAC/AMP for this set of headphones?I don`t like the high volumes and I prefer to 
listen to the music in reasonable and pleasant levels of sound.But,I like all the frequences to be presented and not
to overlap the others ( if it`s possible with my headphones).
 
2.I read a lot of reviews but in fact - I am confused .It`s pretty normal,I think. I want to have a budget USB DAC / AMP
for less than 50 Euro if it`s possible.Will this increase the quality significantly or it will be just my fiction?
 
3.I don`t want to change my headphones right now,I would like to discover the world of head-fi sound step by step 

 
4.What do you think of this one?It`s made in my country by some music enthusiasts:
 
http://www.alldacinfo.com/?page_id=11406
 
5.I read about some breaking of the headphones after several decades of hours of listening.And the sound will be better(is that true)?
 
So,this is for now,sure i will have more questions to come.Your help is appreciated.
 
Thanks,
 
Dimitar

 

[rubinstein]

if you want to go for budget dac/amp, get fiio e10.

 

[PurpleAngel]

  Hi there,
 
It`s my first post here and I hope I haven`t violated any rules.If yes - sorry.
I would like to ask for a help in choosing my first USB amp for the laptop.
I use HP ProBook 6560b which usses ( I assume) not so good (I don`t want to use other words) sound card.
4.What do you think of this one?It`s made in my country by some music enthusiasts:
http://www.alldacinfo.com/?page_id=11406
5.I read about some breaking of the headphones after several decades of hours of listening.And the sound will be better(is that true)?
So,this is for now,sure i will have more questions to come.Your help is appreciated.

The device your listing is just a DAC, not a DAC-headphone amplifier.
So it may or may not drive your headphones.
 
The ELE EL-D02 USB-DAC-Amp sells for $20.

 

[mitadoc]

Thanks for the replies,guys.
What about this one?
 
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Audio-USB-DAC-PCM2704-XR1075-QS7779-SRS-BBE-Preamp-Headphone-Amp-Amplifier-/281048655835?pt=US_Home_Audio_Amplifiers_Preamps&hash=item416fce27db

 

[mitadoc]

Actually,I decided to move further and to get rid of those phones.Maybe I will pursuit MS1i but their unavailability in EU makes it harder.
We`ll see.
Thanks for the support guys,I am moving in other thread
http://www.head-fi.org/t/689527/in-a-search-of-best-opened-back-headphones-under-100-euro-are-there-any-good
 
Your help is appreciated,again