[ffdpmaggot]

My planned set up right now is an EMU 0404 hooked up to an amp, which will run a pair of senn HD595. I need to know which amp to get though, my budget is about 200 dollars, my only requirement is that the amp I get is the most faithful amp available in this price range, nothing else matters, the only thing I could think of is that a 1/4 inch output would be nice as opposed to a 1/8 inch output. Also, if anyone has recomendations for a different DAC under 200 dollars, that would be great, my only requirements for that are the most faithful sound reproduction and USB capability.

 

[debitsohn]

hmm under 200, the musiland 02 US is nice.  amp under 200$, i liked my little dot MKII while i had it.  if youre gonna stick with the HD595, i think you can pass by getting a portable amp like a used RSA or such.  if youre going to go bigger then i suggest a full size amp.

 

[ffdpmaggot]

I don't want to just "get by" with my amp, IMO, an amp is a permanent piece of equipment, or at least relatively so. 

 

[debitsohn]

but uve been a member since 09.. you should know how this hobby is lol

 

[mentor561]

A little over your budget at 250 the Schiit Asgard appears to be highly thought of.
I have no personal experience on it but please feel free to peruse this thread.
http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/497902/schiit-asgard-unboxing-and-first-impressions/165
 
Hope this helps

 

[debitsohn]

i would have suggested that too. i had one and it was great. but if you wanna get somehting with a DAC and AMP combo, look into the Nuforce Icon HDP. 449$ new and i hear the amp portion is pretty good.

 

[violinvirtuoso]

If you want a great Amp/DAC combo (within your budget) look into the Audinst HUD-MX1. It seems like a great piece of equipment.

 

[ffdpmaggot]

I do not want an amp DAC combo, when I made the request I was more or less hoping for two separate recommendations. Anyway, I was looking into the Asgard too.

 

[BournePerfect]

PM'd.

 

[mralexosborn]

Quote:

I do not want an amp DAC combo, when I made the request I was more or less hoping for two separate recommendations. Anyway, I was looking into the Asgard too.

Get an Audinst HUD-MX1. It is the best in it's price range as far as DAC's go. It has a decent built in amp too.
 
http://www.headfonia.com/audinst-hud-mx1-dac/

 

[ffdpmaggot]

That is absolutely okay then, I just dont want to spend money to get the amp feature since I dont intend on owning headphones that will require an amp anytime soon.