[kokopuff17]

I've been using a pair of HD650's with my computer for the last 6 months for my audio. Got these from my gf for Christmas and love them! Then i heard from a friend that if i had a headphone amp then these little guys would sound even better. So heres my setup that i'll be using
I listen to music on my computer at very high quality encoded through a Creative SB Audigy 2 ZS sound card. I ususally plug the phones into the volume control for my speakers, but if im using an amp should i plug them directly into the sound card after the amp?
Ok, finally to the question. I need an amp that will make my 650's sound even better at a BUDGET price. I see these amps selling for several hundreds of dollars but i don't have that kind of money to spend on this. My budget would be 100-150. THough the cheaper the better

! Im really new to this, so thanks for understanding

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[Polaris111688]

For a cheap battery powered amp that'll do the trick, CMoy's the way to go. If you go with DC powered for that, make sure you put a regulator board between the power supply and the amp's power inputs.

Go to tangent's site for details on how to build it:
http://www.tangentsoft.net/audio/cmoy-tutorial/

If you're not a fan of DIY (Do It Yourself), go to ebay and look up CMoy. It's a popular item to sell on ebay.

As for hooking up the amp, hook it up directly to the sound card.

Words of encouragement

: I was exactly in your position a few months back, except with Grado SR-225s that my friends bought me. First, I started with the CMoy and from then on, my DIY experience just expanded. Don't get discouraged by the electronics behind it.

 

[kokopuff17]

yeah, i'd kinda like to go with a non battery powered one just for the sake of a more powerful unit and not having to change batteries. cmoy you say? that will work well with the hd-650s?

 

[Polaris111688]

It should work fine with the HD650. Fair warning though, I haven't tried it with the HD650.

 

[kokopuff17]

has anyone here tried a cmoy amp with the hd650s?

 

[SennFan]

In no way affiliated...there's a MF X-Can V2 on Audiogon for $150. This would be one of the best options within your price range.