[lawlz]

Hi all, I am planning to get the HD800's in a couple weeks and am going crazy at trying to find out what amp/dac combo I need to use these things at an acceptable level! I don't expect maximum clarity or resolution but I do want to be able to enjoy the HD800's for what they are.
 
I have a budget of about $700-$850 for both an Amp/DAC. Any recommendations?

 

[ZARIM]

The Schiit AMP/DAC are good match with HD800 and also Matrix Quattro are recommended too.

 

[lawlz]

Would the Schiit Asgard/Bifrost combo be a better match than the Nuforce HDP?

 

[ZARIM]

Yes because they are separate dedicated Amplifiers and DAC units and Nuforce HDP is single unit, too me HDP good AMPs/DAC for desktop use but it's not huge upgrade.

 

[brat]

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...I do want to be able to enjoy the HD800's for what they are.

They ARE high end headphones and NEED high-end frontend. It's pointless to use such fine and expensive gear it you can not drive it to it's full potential. Buy K701 instead!

 

[Gamerzhell]

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They ARE high end headphones and NEED high-end frontend. It's pointless to use such fine and expensive gear it you can not drive it to it's full potential. Buy K701 instead!

 
You're better off buying the headphones before the equipment.