[stinkysbsc]

I currently drive my AD700s through the audio jack on my 13" MBP w/ Retina. The DAC sounds decent enough for me, insofar as I would not be willing to spend the money necessary to make a noticeable difference on that end. However, I would like to purchase an amp which will just be on my desk -- of course, if there is a suitable DAC/amp for a reasonable price, I would be open to going down that route.
 
Budget: I'm a uni student, so I want to spend as little as possible. I wouldn't want to spend any more than $200 (AU) though.
Location: Sydney, Australia
 
Cheers guys.

 

[PETEREK]

Best bang for your buck IMO would be an O2 amp. You might even be able to find an O2+ODAC combo for that price. Otherwise look into the Schiit Magni 2 or Vali.

 

[RedBull]

+for Vali. Love the sound very much

 

[PETEREK]

+1 to you. Because I love you very much.

 

[RedBull]

You love RedBull or love joker very much?

 

[PETEREK]

RedBull is good stuff.

 

[ProtegeManiac]

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I currently drive my AD700s through the audio jack on my 13" MBP w/ Retina. The DAC sounds decent enough for me, insofar as I would not be willing to spend the money necessary to make a noticeable difference on that end. However, I would like to purchase an amp which will just be on my desk -- of course, if there is a suitable DAC/amp for a reasonable price, I would be open to going down that route.

 

Budget: I'm a uni student, so I want to spend as little as possible. I wouldn't want to spend any more than $200 (AU) though.

Location: Sydney, Australia

 

My best bet would be the Ibasso D-Zero MkII.

http://www.minidisc.com.au/headphones-earphones/headphone-amps-dacs/portable-amps-dacs/ibasso-dzero-mk2-dac-headphone-amplifier-p-1100905.html

 

 

This one looks interesting, but I haven't heard it; also, check if it works properly with OSX.

http://www.minidisc.com.au/headphones-earphones/headphone-amps-dacs/portable-amps-dacs/xduoo-ta-02-high-performance-stereo-tube-headphone-amp-p-1100610.html