[TheCount666]

so I've narrowed it down to either the Hifiman EF2 or a Nuforce uDac and Little Dot I+ or the iBasso D10 Cobra... am I on the right track here?

 

[jp_zer0]

Yeah, you're going somewhere.

 

[Pricklely Peete]

Your dollar stretches much further by looking at used gear ( a good combo dac/amp is possible for 200 and change) so keep that in mind as well.

Peete.

 

[kunalraiker]

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Originally Posted by Pricklely Peete /img/forum/go_quote.gif Your dollar stretches much further by looking at used gear ( a good combo dac/amp is possible for 200 and change) so keep that in mind as well. Peete.

I need one also, what is a decent one about $300.00

 

[Pricklely Peete]

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Originally Posted by kunalraiker /img/forum/go_quote.gif I need one also, what is a decent one about $300.00

Some/most of the stuff in this thread already mentioned if found in the FS forum or elsewhere are all good suggestions.

A used A-gd Compass or A-gd FUN (if there are any out there) is certainly among the others already mentioned worthy of a look.

A second hand Jaycar KHA is another decent head amp but you'll need a dac for it. Another good option is finding a cheap used amp and a separate dac. It can be done for 300 but it'll take some digging. Some of the vintage DACs are now a bargain that still put most of the new entry level and some expensive stuff to shame.

Peete.

EDIT: check this out http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f42/fs...ac-psu-467639/

 

[holylucifer]

I suggest Headphonia.com - Package of Headstage Arrow 12HE & USB DAC Stick Amp .

They can power hd 650 and under 400 ohm perfectly well.

 

[Shahrose]

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Originally Posted by Pricklely Peete /img/forum/go_quote.gif Some/most of the stuff in this thread already mentioned if found in the FS forum or elsewhere are all good suggestions. A used A-gd Compass or A-gd FUN (if there are any out there) is certainly among the others already mentioned worthy of a look. A second hand Jaycar KHA is another decent head amp but you'll need a dac for it. Another good option is finding a cheap used amp and a separate dac. It can be done for 300 but it'll take some digging. Some of the vintage DACs are now a bargain that still put most of the new entry level and some expensive stuff to shame. Peete. EDIT: check this out http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f42/fs...ac-psu-467639/

x2. Listen to this man.