[Drigga]

Hey guys, long time lurker here. I'm getting a pair of Sennheiser HD650's for my birthday next month and i need a cheap amp solution. I would have about $150 max to spend on it. I was wondering if I should...
 
-Get the Fiio e7 to have both a DAC/Amp 
-Get the Ibasso T3D and save up for a DAC next quarter (I'm a college student)
-Get something you guys can suggest for me that fits my needs.
 
I'm just wondering if it is more important to have a good amp at first and save up for a DAC later or to have both a DAC/Amp.
 
Most likely in the summer I will purchase the Apogee One, as I am a guitarist. I understand that it is a good DAC as well. So Ibasso T3D + Apogee One? or buy the Fiio e7 now and probably purchase the e9 in the future?
 
-Thanks in advance!

 

[Drigga]

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[Jalo]

You are in the Portable amp section and it is a challenge to amp the HD650 with that budget.  You better save up a little more otherwise you won't be happy with your sound.  Around $250.00 you may be able to get into the range of some used portable amp that will do a good job.  I'll look into Ibasso, their price to ratio is pretty good like the Toucan.  If you don't mind carrying a charger, the Headroom Micro amp could do the job also and is in that range used.  Good luck.

 

[Yoga Flame]

AMB Mini³ (a.k.a. Mini^3 a.k.a. Mini3) is a good portable amp that will also drive the HD650.
 

 

[yifu]

Little dot mark 2!!! It's around 170 and is a tube amp that has got lovely sound. Or you could get a LD hybrid that also costs around that price. Portable amps are not worth it. 
 
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Hey guys, long time lurker here. I'm getting a pair of Sennheiser HD650's for my birthday next month and i need a cheap amp solution. I would have about $150 max to spend on it. I was wondering if I should...
 
-Get the Fiio e7 to have both a DAC/Amp 
-Get the Ibasso T3D and save up for a DAC next quarter (I'm a college student)
-Get something you guys can suggest for me that fits my needs.
 
I'm just wondering if it is more important to have a good amp at first and save up for a DAC later or to have both a DAC/Amp.
 
Most likely in the summer I will purchase the Apogee One, as I am a guitarist. I understand that it is a good DAC as well. So Ibasso T3D + Apogee One? or buy the Fiio e7 now and probably purchase the e9 in the future?
 
-Thanks in advance!