[Behen]

Hey guys,
Just thinking about upgrading my audio setup at work.
I currently jam to some Sennheiser px-100's that come straight out of the on-board sound.

While the px-100's are some awesome headphones, the setup does leave a little to be desired!

I plan on purchasing some Beyer DT770's and a usb dac with an amp to give the DT770's enough power to perform well.

What I think I need is something that can be plugged into the wall, as I don't want to be changing batteries every other day. But is small, as I don't have a lot of desk space. I also would like something that is a little better looking than the 'HeadRoom Total Airhead'. This sounds like a good little box for me, but is quite frankly butt ugly.

My budget will be about $100-$200 for the dac+amp.
And I mainly listen to psytrance with a little bit of rock thrown in.

Thanks in advance guys!

 

[divideby0]

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Originally Posted by Behen /img/forum/go_quote.gif Hey guys, Just thinking about upgrading my audio setup at work. I currently jam to some Sennheiser px-100's that come straight out of the on-board sound. While the px-100's are some awesome headphones, the setup does leave a little to be desired! I plan on purchasing some Beyer DT770's and a usb dac with an amp to give the DT770's enough power to perform well. What I think I need is something that can be plugged into the wall, as I don't want to be changing batteries every other day. But is small, as I don't have a lot of desk space. I also would like something that is a little better looking than the 'HeadRoom Total Airhead'. This sounds like a good little box for me, but is quite frankly butt ugly. My budget will be about $100-$200 for the dac+amp. And I mainly listen to psytrance with a little bit of rock thrown in. Thanks in advance guys!

Try the iBasso D2 Boa

iBasso

Or the Go-Vibe Petite

Uncle Wilson's SuperStore - Go-Vibe Petite

Both are well-regarded. I plan on getting one of them myself once my wallet recovers from my new iPod

 

[uncola]

It's not prettier than ibasso or go-vibe, but if you are looking for lower cost, you could go with the Vivid Technology V1:
vividaudiotech.com - Headphone Amplifiers
also not pretty, but if cost is a concern you could get a hotusb 1 from http://www.hotaudio.com

 

[Nocturnal310]

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Originally Posted by Behen /img/forum/go_quote.gif Hey guys, Just thinking about upgrading my audio setup at work. I currently jam to some Sennheiser px-100's that come straight out of the on-board sound. While the px-100's are some awesome headphones, the setup does leave a little to be desired! I plan on purchasing some Beyer DT770's and a usb dac with an amp to give the DT770's enough power to perform well. What I think I need is something that can be plugged into the wall, as I don't want to be changing batteries every other day. But is small, as I don't have a lot of desk space. I also would like something that is a little better looking than the 'HeadRoom Total Airhead'. This sounds like a good little box for me, but is quite frankly butt ugly. My budget will be about $100-$200 for the dac+amp. And I mainly listen to psytrance with a little bit of rock thrown in. Thanks in advance guys!

I am also looking for something like that in same budget as yours.

Currently, the GoVibe Petite has been quite impressive for me.

i ll drive HD555 with it.

Do give it a try with DT770.

 

[freethegeek]

Predator.

I've decided to do the same thing, and have bailed on my x-can.

Ray has told me that he runs his predator off AC 24x7, and does not see a reason it would be an issue for the amp or sound quality.

{DOH!} sorry i didn't catch the budget in your post...

 

[Bones13]

I would continue with your current setup and save for the Predator myself. Ray's amps are really that much better than the $100 crowd. Plus it makes a super portable amp by itself.

 

[Behen]

Thanks for the suggestions guys.
I'll be ordering my DT770pro 80ohm next week along with my iBasso D2 Boa!
(unless someone has more advice...)

I definitely think this will give me everything I want and more for my Office listening!

I will update when they arrive with pics and a small review

Thanks again gents

Bones13:
After reading the truly MASSIVE portable amp review by headphoneaddict
http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f105/u...ech-v1-306883/

I just don't think the extra price is worth it for the Predator.
In the end headphoneaddict put a simple 0.6 mark difference between the two amps, and I doubt I will notice the difference enough to justify the extra dosh.

Thanks for the input, muchly appreciated!