[pwrusr]

Sorry I initially missed the notice that I should post recommendation threads here and not in the full sized forum

I had a Matrix Mini-i that started to randomly shut off. I popped the hood on it and it looks like there's several capacitors that have popped. Not happy about that, and matrix's after sale support was crap. (I had a issue where the amp would sporadically turn on full blast regardless of volume level once every few months). Actually it was the ebay seller now that I think about it...

Long story short, I really just want to get something good to replace it.

So I've been looking for a set of very spacific MUST have features...
-Variable XLR outputs for my desktop powered monitors.
-Built in DAC that can accept both a USB and a optical input.
-Digital or high quality analog volume control. (Reduces/eliminates chances of static during volume changes)

Currently have a pair of Beyerdynamic dt 770 pro 80ohm.

I'm looking at upgrading the Beyer's in the next year or so to a set of Sennheiser hd800 or Beyer Tesla or similar titan class set of cans.

I think that $500 should be a reasonable budget to get something really nice...
So, lets have it folks! I've been gone for far too long

 

[pwrusr]

Anyone have any good suggestions for me?

 

[Mr Rick]

Anyone have any good suggestions for me?

 
You might consider the Emotiva DC-1. Be advised that many of us only use it as an Preamp / DAC, but it does have a pair of 1/8" headphone jacks.
 
https://emotiva.com/products/dacs/electronics/dacs/stealth-dc-1

 

[pwrusr]

Thanks for the information!

Any other suggestions?

 

[pwrusr]

$500 would be nice to stay under. I've been toying with the idea of cans such as the Sennheiser HD 800 or Tesla T1. So I'd be willing to drop a bit more money on the DAC/Headphone amp if it's really worth it.

Products I've found so far that look far:
Emotevia Stelth DC-1:
https://emotiva.com/products/dacs/electronics/dacs/stealth-dc-1

Schiit Jotunheim:
http://schiit.com/products/jotunheim

Matrix Mini-i Pro 2:
http://matrix-digi-usa.com/mini-series/mini-i-pro_2

Any others that I'm missing?