[garcon]

Hi guys!
 
I discovered head-fi by accident and I'm now determined to upgrade my audio setup for a better music listening experience.
 
What I have now: iMac line out > Logitech Z-2300 2.1 speakers.
What I want: iMac USB > DAC > AMP > Beyerdynamic DT880 (250 or 600 ohms)
 
 
I do not intend to select audio output under Mac preferences all the time. Is there any amp that will have a headphone jack and line-out so I can connect my humble logitech speakers?
 
I've been looking at Fiio E7 + E9 combo. Here's what I intend to do:
 
iMac USB > E7 + E9 > DT880 (headphone jack) & Logitech (line-out of E9)
 
Many said this amp isn't ideal for DT880. What do you think? I'm leaning towards a 600ohm version because of recommendations.
 
Please share with me your opinions.
 
Sorry for bad English but I hope you understand me.
 
Thank you very much!
 

 

[Yoga Flame]

That looks good to me.

 

[JRG1990]

The E9/E7 is a good choice, it doesn't add or take away from the sound so if the DT880 sounds harsh or something then the e9/e7 won't hide this while other amps might.

 

[garcon]

Thanks! Will the E7/E9 combo be powerful enough to drive a 600ohm DT880 comfortably? I'm also looking at other options: NuForce, Little Dot, Fubar, Yulong ... Let me know what you think! Thank you.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

[JRG1990]

It should do it's a very powerful amp, i'm not sure if the other amps you mentioned will have the power to drive 600ohm headphones like the e9.

 

[SOUNDinterpreter]

Quote:

 
I do not intend to select audio output under Mac preferences all the time. 

A small tip i recently discovered for those who don't want to go under system preferences to change the output everytime. You can option + click the volume icon on the menubar to change it.