[mindflayz]

Hello guys, I've a budget @ 1000 euro and in I'm the process to buy a DAC and an AMP for my Hifiman HE-400.
 
I've really fallen for the REGA Dac, but its ~700 euro then then I only got 300 for the amp, I was thinking the Rega Ear MK II  or Musical Fidelity VCAN MK II.
 
Is this really stupid to buy a more expensive DAC then AMP? Any other suggestion in my price range?
 
Preferably from European brands.
 
Gear can be colored towards bass heavy, fun and silky if anything.
 
Don't need portability, it will be used next to my computer only!

 

[chunkfnk]

You could look into the Violectric v200 for an amp.

 

[fabio-fi]

160Ds dac/amp (not european, but well known) will do the job, or you can go with separates.

 

[Paul Meakin]

It's not European, but how about the Teac UD=501?
 
Link to review from AudioStream
 
If you can stretch your budget, the new Naim DAC-V1 is very impressive

 

[remilio]

Anedio D2. You can't go wrong with it.