[Infoseeker]

I have weaned myself a long time ago from headfi when I got my lovely Pico DAC/AMP and my Audio-Technica Esw10jpn and my Fischer Audio FA-002W 200-Ohm Edition Headphones.
 
However, my Pico DAC/amp got lost last month. I need a new AMP/DAC for my laptop.
I loved the colorization my old Pico/DAC; it really did was a tube-like experience as people say. I may buy another one merely for that coloring again.
 
 
What are the current popular models at the moment as DAC/AMPs? Are those portable player devices by HiFiMan and Astell & Kern the current popular DAC/Amps at the moment?
 
Or are their better portable things out there?
 
 
 

 

[ldarrambide]

Hi,
 
currently I own two marvelous amps, and i'm pleased with them : CypherLabs Theorem DAC/AMP and ALO Rx Mk3-B+ amp
 
Both match and drive my beyerdynamic and hifiman gear, ALO matching more Beyer cans...
 
HTH.

 

[Infoseeker]

Wow, nice practical suggestions. Thanks!
 
 
I just discovered on the hype going on about that Chord Hugo; that is another option.

 

[ldarrambide]

yes, but less "portable" (IMHO) and price seems twice the ALO or Cypher Labs.
 
BTW, the ALO MK3+ has a bass control button, to actually boost basses to adequate taste.
 
For my T5P and my ears, 40% is good enough...
 
HTH