JovialThug
New Head-Fier
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I keep an eye on this site whenever I'm in need of a new piece of audio gear (as you already know there is plenty of great info!), but this time I just don't quite have my head around portable DAC/amp combos. My current setup is the O2+ODAC with a pair of Beyerdynamic DT990s; I love this setup, but I don't have a fixed place my computer these days and I need the flexibility of being able to drag my DAC/amp around the house with my laptop. Therefore I've been looking at portable options. An obvious pick was the JDS Labs C5D, but I don't need a device with a battery (as it will always be connected to my computer). Size isn't an issue. I haven't set a firm budget, but ~USD300 would be a rough estimate.
In summary; is there a combo of DAC/amp that is USB powered that is comparable to the O2+ODAC? As I reference let's say they will be driving the Beyerdynamic DT770 250 ohm (I don't have these, but I'm keen to get closed headphone that is similar to the DT990s; keen for suggestions of headphones too!), thanks for any help :]
In summary; is there a combo of DAC/amp that is USB powered that is comparable to the O2+ODAC? As I reference let's say they will be driving the Beyerdynamic DT770 250 ohm (I don't have these, but I'm keen to get closed headphone that is similar to the DT990s; keen for suggestions of headphones too!), thanks for any help :]