[LepakVT]

Hello all,
It's been about 3.5 years since I last visited Head-Fi and bought headphones (Alessandro MS-1 and beyer DT770pro) and a portable amp (iBasso T2, now broken) and today's my birthday and I feel like buying myself a little something..
 
My only source is a laptop, so that's why I'm interested in a DAC, but if there isn't a good combo in my price range, I'd probably get a standalone amp since my little portable amp is broken. And since I'm a bit out of the loop, I'm not even sure if combos are available in the $300-$400 price range.
 
Musical interests are [progressive] rock and I always enjoy nice bass

 

[Bblitz]

you should use the search function really but here are some  ± $300 amp/dacs .
 
audio gd fun
Audinst Hud MX-1
Maverick Audio Dac
 
There are a few others but you should look for comparisons on this forum. Good luck

 

[Slaughter]

Additionally,
 
Audio-Gd NFB-11 $260
Audio-Gd NFB-12 $200
 
Quote:

you should use the search function really but here are some  ± $300 amp/dacs .
 
audio gd fun
Audinst Hud MX-1
Maverick Audio Dac
 
There are a few others but you should look for comparisons on this forum. Good luck

 

[saki45]

Hi. If I were you, I would consider buying some second-hand products. With around $300 you can get Cambridge Magic Box DAC or PS Audio GCHA. They are much better than the new gears around $300.

 

[myinitialsaredac]

DACport is another option thats been getting some really good reviews and is highly portable.
 
Dave