Axiomatic
New Head-Fier
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Hello all. I am currently looking to buy a DAC and/or amp to improve my setup. First things first, I am currently using a pair of Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro 250, a Fiio e11, playing through my PC's onboard audio using iTunes, mainly ALAC files.
So as previously mentioned, I already have an amp, but I would like to throw a DAC into the mix. I'm just wondering if I should buy a dedicated DAC or go ahead and purchase a new DAC/Amp combo (I would like something that can be used while plugged in, unlike the e11, so I'm leaning more towards a new desktop DAC/Amp combo). I'm not looking to spend too much money as my headphones are not incredibly high end. Some options I have been looking at are the Schiit Magni (Modi a little later on), HiFiMan EF2A tube DAC/Amp, or one of the Topping TP30 DAC/Amps. Portability is not important as this will be solely for my desktop. I'm really just curious what will give me the most bang for my buck. I am also not limiting myself to these listed, so any other suggestions will be welcome and appreciated!
So as previously mentioned, I already have an amp, but I would like to throw a DAC into the mix. I'm just wondering if I should buy a dedicated DAC or go ahead and purchase a new DAC/Amp combo (I would like something that can be used while plugged in, unlike the e11, so I'm leaning more towards a new desktop DAC/Amp combo). I'm not looking to spend too much money as my headphones are not incredibly high end. Some options I have been looking at are the Schiit Magni (Modi a little later on), HiFiMan EF2A tube DAC/Amp, or one of the Topping TP30 DAC/Amps. Portability is not important as this will be solely for my desktop. I'm really just curious what will give me the most bang for my buck. I am also not limiting myself to these listed, so any other suggestions will be welcome and appreciated!