[DJtheAudiophile]

Looking for a desktop amp/dac that sounds great and that is strong to power Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro 250. My budget is $350. Any suggestions?

 

[PurpleAngel]

Assuming this audio setup is for a PC computer, a Creative Labs Sound Blaster Z sound card (used $70) would make a decent DAC/amp, for use with the DT990.

I think your spending ($350) too much for driving headphones like the DT990.
Better off selling off the DT990 and putting most of your audio budget for better headphones.
I really like my Beyerdynamic T90 headphones.

 

[DJtheAudiophile]

Assuming this audio setup is for a PC computer, a Creative Labs Sound Blaster Z sound card (used $70) would make a decent DAC/amp, for use with the DT990.

I think your spending ($350) too much for driving headphones like the DT990.
Better off selling off the DT990 and putting most of your audio budget for better headphones.
I really like my Beyerdynamic T90 headphones.

It’s a iMac. I’m guessing that card won’t work with a Mac? I really like the T-90 too. I’ll get those later down the road.

 

[PurpleAngel]

It’s a iMac. I’m guessing that card won’t work with a Mac? I really like the T-90 too. I’ll get those later down the road.

Macs (Apple products) usually come with a decent built in DAC function, so maybe just get a Schiit Magni or O2 (Objective 2) headphone amplifer.

 

[DJtheAudiophile]

Macs (Apple products) usually come with a decent built in DAC function, so maybe just get a Schiit Magni or O2 (Objective 2) headphone amplifer.

There is no line out function on my iMac. Not interested in double amping through the headphone port. I’ll keep looking for a decent dac and amp for the 990. Thanks.

 

[PurpleAngel]

There is no line out function on my iMac. Not interested in double amping through the headphone port. I’ll keep looking for a decent dac and amp for the 990. Thanks.

Hifimediy DAC, something in the $42-$70 range.
https://hifimediy.com/DACs/ready-made-dacs?sort=p.price&order=ASC
Use it with a Magni or O2.

FiiO K5, $110
https://www.amazon.com/FiiO-Docking-Headphone-Amplifier-Titanium/dp/B01BBX1NNM

 

[Monsterzero]

The Audio GD R2R-11 can be had around 385.00 after shipping...Its a warm sounding amp/DAC which works decent for the DT990...not as good as an OTL amp but your budget makes it tough.

 

[ohsigmachi]

I use a Darkvoice 336se OTL amp for my 600 ohm DT990s, sound is superb. I send USB audio through a Grace SDAC.