[s1mp13m4n]

Hello everyone. I use my computer for a lot from college work, to music, to lecture videos, and light gaming. I use a set of Sony MDR-V6 closed headphones. I would like a quality headphone amp/dec to add to my system. I am not looking for increased volume, but rather cleaner sound on a budget. I would like to stay below $200 for everything if I can. What is out there that you might have advice on? What is the difference or benifit to solid state verses a tube amp? Here is what I have been looking at:
 
http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HMEF2A
 
http://www.amazon.com/FiiO-Desktop-Portable-Headphone-Amplifier/dp/B005C5IN98/ref=sr_1_16?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1341432264&sr=1-16&keywords=headphone+amplifier
 
I am not sure if posting links like that is against forum policy, I am sorry if it is and do not mean to cause any issues. I am mainly looking for advice and guidence overall.

 

[PurpleAngel]

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Hello everyone. I use my computer for a lot from college work, to music, to lecture videos, and light gaming. I use a set of Sony MDR-V6 closed headphones. I would like a quality headphone amp/dec to add to my system. I am not looking for increased volume, but rather cleaner sound on a budget. I would like to stay below $200 for everything if I can. What is out there that you might have advice on? What is the difference or benefit to solid state verses a tube amp? Here is what I have been looking at:
 
http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HMEF2A
 
http://www.amazon.com/FiiO-Desktop-Portable-Headphone-Amplifier/dp/B005C5IN98/ref=sr_1_16?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1341432264&sr=1-16&keywords=headphone+amplifier
 
I am not sure if posting links like that is against forum policy, I am sorry if it is and do not mean to cause any issues. I am mainly looking for advice and guidence overall.

Sony MDR-V6 (63-Ohm) headphones.
Fiio E10 USB-DAC-Headphone amplifier. ($80).