Recommendations for desktop amps/dacs under 200

[virustwin]

HI guys. I'm looking for some options to either compliment or replace my current setup. I currently have (ignore my signature for now, it needs to be updated)

• D10s > drop thx aaa one
• E30 > 4 port rca switch > drop o2, topping l30, fxaudio tube 02mkii, Koss 95x on suca tube t1
• Fiio bta30
• Chord mojo (v1)
• Ibasso dc05
• Ayima dac a2

I also have a prodigy cube black to feed a toslink line to.the bta 30

I'm aiming for the Fiio k9 pro ess eventually

I use these for my current workload but Id like more options for consolidation (hence the k9pro) but something(s) that can help me simplify things a bit. I also use attenuators (80 & 220) variably depending on the headphone and amp I use (with good results). I just think I can do better than this setup. Can anyone suggest some options either with new gear or with reconfiguration my current setup? my limit is currently $150, $200 if I push.
Much, much appreciated

 

[Stevko]

what about DX3+ ? all in one. good,cheap...

 

[HWB3]

Go to schiit.com and look at their products.

 

[virustwin]

what about DX3+ ? all in one. good,cheap...

Thank you my guy. I’m surprised that I am not even familiar with that (thought I’ve seen the name floating around) but now I’m going to check it out.

 

[virustwin]

Go to schiit.com and look at their products.

I have the magni 3 on my second setup and I do like it and I’ve had my eye on some of their other products as well. If you had to choose a dac from there under 200 what would you recommend if you can. Much thanks

 

[earmonger]

If you're willing to control the volume on whatever is playing your music instead of on the DAC/Amp, the Venture Electronics Megatron is compact and powerful with good specs.

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/venture-electronics-megatron-dac-amp.962399/
https://andyaudiovault.com/ve-megatron/

Get it directly from Venture for $50 plus $6 shipping, instead of from AliExpress for twice as much!
https://www.veclan.com/engappliance_sel_one?eng_ApplianceVo.eac_id=63

I have the Magni 3 but this is smaller, less bulky, doesn't have that heavy power supply, doesn't get warm and includes a DAC. Runs my 470 ohm ATH-R70X easily .

 

[HWB3]

I have the magni 3 on my second setup and I do like it and I’ve had my eye on some of their other products as well. If you had to choose a dac from there under 200 what would you recommend if you can. Much thanks

I have the Modi 3+ and like it. The newer version is the 3E and I've read good things about that. It's $129. I would consider that.

 

[virustwin]

If you're willing to control the volume on whatever is playing your music instead of on the DAC/Amp, the Venture Electronics Megatron is compact and powerful with good specs.

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/venture-electronics-megatron-dac-amp.962399/
https://andyaudiovault.com/ve-megatron/

Get it directly from Venture for $50 plus $6 shipping, instead of from AliExpress for twice as much!
https://www.veclan.com/engappliance_sel_one?eng_ApplianceVo.eac_id=63

I have the Magni 3 but this is smaller, less bulky, doesn't have that heavy power supply, doesn't get warm and includes a DAC. Runs my 470 ohm ATH-R70X easily .

I’m definitely going to check that out. I’m always up for the lesser known products/brands too. If it’s pushing 470 easily, then I’m interested because I typically use attenuators. Much thanks

 

[virustwin]

I have the Modi 3+ and like it. The newer version is the 3E and I've read good things about that. It's $129. I would consider that.

Thanks. I wasn’t aware that there was an updated version. I was going to get the modi some time ago but I pulled the trigger on the e30 instead. Think I’ll have me a look at the 3e. Thanks my G

 

[jmwant]

what about DX3+ ? all in one. good,cheap...

Second that.

 

[robinsyl]

I'm still rocking a Magni + Modi stack from Schiit. At $230 it's a bit over your budget, but I have no issues using it with stuff like the 600 ohm T1.

 

[virustwin]

Thanks all. I think I’ve settled on the dx3 pro +. Much love

 

[Stevko]

Should work fine. And it is all in one.all you need

 

[pbui44]

Thanks all. I think I’ve settled on the dx3 pro +. Much love

The Topping DX3 Pro Plus is $160 as a pre-order with six days left on Drop:

https://drop.com/buy/topping-dx3-pro-bluetooth-5-0-amp