[Redfishajmx]

I've been doing some recording (guitar) with a Mac and an Ipad and I'm tired of using cheap headphones. I've got an old pair of 600 ohm K240's that I used to record back in the eighties and I would like to get an amp so I could use them again. I need an amp that has 3.5mm ins and outs and enough power to push these phones and I'd like to stay under $250 if possible. Anyone have any ideas?

 

[maverickronin]

FWIR those old AKGs need a lot of voltage.  I've seen people chop off the plug and run them off of a speaker amp which might be a good idea if you're on a budget.

 

[hodgjy]

Tube amps have the necessary voltage to make high impedance headphones sound great.  Also, don't limit yourself to amps only with 3.5 mm inputs because adapters are available and only cost a few bucks.  They rarely degrade sound quality, if at all.