[ToastyWaffle]

So I bought a pair of ATH-M50's and let's just say I was less than impressed, so I decided to get a true upgrade. So I'm planning to buy Mad Dogs. They seem perfect, but I haven't found any info on what kind of amp to use with the cans.
 
I need to know if they can be run off of a portable device, and what a good amp would be for them. I would like to know whether to get a tube or solid state amp. I can get an amp and a dac, or an amp/dac combo. Basically I just want to know what a good setup would be for these cans. I don't mind saving up if I need to, so money isn't a huge problem, but I guess I'd like to keep it under $200 if possible.
 
If they can run off of a portable device then they're fine, and if not I'll just use the M50 on the go, so I only need a desktop setup. Basically I'm lost and just need information and suggestions.

 

[gikigill]

Get a vintage receiver if size is not a problem. A vintage Pioneer, Marantz or so on would be a good fit. Preferably before 1985.
 
I have tried them off a PB2, O2 and fiio E17 but they sound best out of the vintage Sherwood receiver that I have.
 

 

[ToastyWaffle]

Get a vintage receiver if size is not a problem. A vintage Pioneer, Marantz or so on would be a good fit. Preferably before 1985.

I have tried them off a PB2, O2 and fiio E17 but they sound best out of the vintage Sherwood receiver that I have.

 

Okay I'll look at vintage receivers, particularly Sansui since I love their look, but I still need to know if the Mad Dogs will work well on portable devices. If they can I could sell the M50s and put the money towards a better receiver.

 

[MalVeauX]

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So I bought a pair of ATH-M50's and let's just say I was less than impressed, so I decided to get a true upgrade. So I'm planning to buy Mad Dogs. They seem perfect, but I haven't found any info on what kind of amp to use with the cans.
 
I need to know if they can be run off of a portable device, and what a good amp would be for them. I would like to know whether to get a tube or solid state amp. I can get an amp and a dac, or an amp/dac combo. Basically I just want to know what a good setup would be for these cans. I don't mind saving up if I need to, so money isn't a huge problem, but I guess I'd like to keep it under $200 if possible.
 
If they can run off of a portable device then they're fine, and if not I'll just use the M50 on the go, so I only need a desktop setup. Basically I'm lost and just need information and suggestions.

 
Fiio E12 when it's released. All you'll need.
 
Very best,

 

[gikigill]

Try the O2±ODAC combo for portable with 6.5x gain. Works a treat for portable use.