[charlie875578]

I'm on a budget but want to get some Senn HD600's. I'm not so nieve to believe I don't need an amp with a little power, but I'm realistic to know I can't spend more than $200 on an amp. I currently have a Fiio E10, but would this be enough. I know Fiio is cheap so how about the new E12 or the E17? I want a Amp/Dac and portable+desktop would be even better. Yes, I'm sure I could search for this but haven't found this exact question and I'm at work so I can't look all day.
 
Thank yas.

 

[kimvictor]

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I'm on a budget but want to get some Senn HD600's. I'm not so nieve to believe I don't need an amp with a little power, but I'm realistic to know I can't spend more than $200 on an amp. I currently have a Fiio E10, but would this be enough. I know Fiio is cheap so how about the new E12 or the E17? I want a Amp/Dac and portable+desktop would be even better. Yes, I'm sure I could search for this but haven't found this exact question and I'm at work so I can't look all day.
 
Thank yas.

E17, E9, and E12 should be powerful. E9 will have most power, than it's E12 and E17. All of those should be able to power HD600. But if you want better SQ, look at Schiit Magni.

 

[charlie875578]

Hey thanks for the response. I have looked at those Schiit amps. Look to be very nice products for the money. I would still need a DAC with the Modi or Asgard, correct?

 

[charlie875578]

*Correction, with the Magni, 

 

[kimvictor]

Yes, you need an DAC for an amp. But if you have an ipod, walkman, or any portable player with a line out, you can use that as a DAC too.