[Snag1e]

I would look into the O2. I love mine...

 

[Uberbob102000]

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I would look into the O2. I love mine...

 
That's also a pretty good choice, can't really go wrong there.
 
PS: Nice Spice and Wolf (if I recall correctly) avatar 

 

[Snag1e]

Yep! Spice and Wolf it is!

 

[00birdy]

I'm seriously cosiderin the Aune T1 but nobody talks about it here, how does it compare to all the other choices in this thread?

 

[TheMaestro335]

I use the Little Dot MK III with HE400s and HD650s.  It seems to work well with both.  Cost is around 200 also.

Hello,
I have a MK III with HD 600s, K701s, and just recently HE-400,s. I am curious do you leave your gain settings at 5, or do you change the setting to 3, or 4 for the 400's?

 

[Snag1e]

For the 701s & HE400s the gain should be set to low (3 or 4).

 

[TheMaestro335]

For the 701s & HE400s the gain should be set to low (3 or 4).

I always Keep my 701s, @ 5. Sounded the best. 4 made it sound way to airy! But I would think the 400s would prob be best at 4?

 

[icehole]

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Hello,
I have a MK III with HD 600s, K701s, and just recently HE-400,s. I am curious do you leave your gain settings at 5, or do you change the setting to 3, or 4 for the 400's?

I have my gain setting on 5 because I use same amp for the 400s and hd650s.  I found that was the best setting for me for the 650s, seems to have a small attenuation in bass but increased soundstage imo.

 

[TheMaestro335]

I have my gain setting on 5 because I use same amp for the 400s and hd650s.  I found that was the best setting for me for the 650s, seems to have a small attenuation in bass but increased soundstage imo.

Hello,
Yes I leave mine on 5 as well. I am just wondering if 5 is to hot for th HE 400's?

 

[kozmo]

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I could not find the Schiit Asgard, and the Little Dot MK III is way too expensive. Is there any other Desktop USB Headphone AMP/DAC for around or under $200 that Isn't the HiFiman EF2A or a FiiO amp?

 
If you need both an USB Dac and an Amp, this will be tough to do at that budget.
 
If you're able to do a little DIY, you could build an O2 / ODAC combo at that price or buy it prebuilt for a little more. I haven't heard the HE400 or HD650 with this set-up, but it works great with my HE500 & HD600, and my LCD-2 for that matter.

 

[preproman]

Better than most at this price up to $500 or more.
 
http://shop.emotiva.com/collections/amplifiers/products/a100

 

[JD1993]

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If you need both an USB Dac and an Amp, this will be tough to do at that budget.
 
If you're able to do a little DIY, you could build an O2 / ODAC combo at that price or buy it prebuilt for a little more. I haven't heard the HE400 or HD650 with this set-up, but it works great with my HE500 & HD600, and my LCD-2 for that matter.

What about the Audioengine D1? People say they love that? I'm trying to find out which is better: The Audioengine D1, or the FiiO E17/E9K (Paired).

 

[Uberbob102000]

What about the Audioengine D1? People say they love that? I'm trying to find out which is better: The Audioengine D1, or the FiiO E17/E9K (Paired).

Just to add another suggestion: the Audinst HUD-MX1

 

[kozmo]

Came across this today Musical Paradise, don't know anything about it but it certainly fits into your budget.

 

[Somatic]

Dragonfly works well.