[sh4d3]

Hi guys, I m new in the forum and..after many readings I need help (sorry 4 my american-english )
I ve an iHP140 for main audio source, and now I ve decided to purchase an external dac/amp 4 my headphones and in a non-too-much-far future Senn hd598.
 
I want to use the iRiver optical out to bypass the internal DAC and to use the external one (4 amp too). I ve thought about Fiio E17 (with adaptors, logically), the new e07k I ve understood hasn t this portable function (only with a pc, correct?).
Any other good possibilities, in the same price range? (both amp and dac)
 
*I listen to rock, (soft) metal, classical, country, disco, pop and ..commercial
*my actual headphones are in my signature
 
Thanks to all and another thanks 4 ur patience and work

 

[PurpleAngel]

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Hi guys, I m new in the forum and..after many readings I need help (sorry 4 my american-english )
I ve an iHP140 for main audio source, and now I ve decided to purchase an external dac/amp 4 my headphones and in a non-too-much-far future Senn hd598.
 
I want to use the iRiver optical out to bypass the internal DAC and to use the external one (4 amp too). I ve thought about Fiio E17 (with adaptors, logically), the new e07k I ve understood hasn t this portable function (only with a pc, correct?).
Any other good possibilities, in the same price range? (both amp and dac)
 
*I listen to rock, (soft) metal, classical, country, disco, pop and ..commercial
*my actual headphones are in my signature
 
Thanks to all and another thanks 4 ur patience and work

The Fiio E07K's only digital input is USB (no optical).
The Fiio E17 seems to be the better choice.

 

[sh4d3]

Thanks 4 ur answer! It seems the unique choice..  

 

[wuwhere]

Well, you would also need a portable dac/amp with an optical input from your iRiver. I've used iBasso D10 with my iHP120 optical out.

 

[sh4d3]

..not exactly on the same price range..but it s an alternative Thanks!

 

[sh4d3]

...Is the UHA-6S MKII amazing better than the E17? I m a bit undecided.. 
And in the case I buy the first, is the standard OPAMP a good choice, or is recommended to change it (with one of the other 3 in the list, on the official site)?
Sorry 4 so many questions It s my first amp/dac and I d want it s my definitive dac/amp too

 

[kskwerl]

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...Is the UHA-6S MKII amazing better than the E17? I m a bit undecided.. 
And in the case I buy the first, is the standard OPAMP a good choice, or is recommended to change it (with one of the other 3 in the list, on the official site)?
Sorry 4 so many questions It s my first amp/dac and I d want it s my definitive dac/amp too

Grab the Leckerton, you won't be disappointed.

 

[sh4d3]

thanks 4 the answer...so..I think i ll wait for a bit more and..ll buy the Leck but..I think it will cost more than the original price (279$): I live in Italy so..adding costs does anyone know anything about them?
p.s. 4 the OPAMP?

 

[kskwerl]

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thanks 4 the answer...so..I think i ll wait for a bit more and..ll buy the Leck but..I think it will cost more than the original price (279$): I live in Italy so..adding costs does anyone know anything about them?
p.s. 4 the OPAMP?

I haven't rolled the OPAMPs so I can't comment on that. You might want to check the For Sale section as I always see a few Leckerton MK-II's and maybe they are willing to ship to Italy.

 

[sh4d3]

I ve already seen it, but nothing available, at the moment thanks, again