[VaDAR]

In need of clarity on a few things before i make a buy, i'm new to this audiophile jibber jabber and don't intend to be stuck around any longer lol (no sleep because of it).
 
I definitely have my eyes locked onto the Samson SR850C (what a god send that was) but what is bugging me and since i know this is a cheap can, i will need some sort of AMP/DAC? to get the most out of any headphone that i may also use ahead of time, including Samson. But i don't have much budget to spend which is why i am getting these cheap headphones for now.
 
Currently i have an X-FI XtremeGamer but thinking about Xonar DG since it fits my needs i presume (headphones gaming built in amp, music listening alot also) but i still can't make a decision, could anyone here please advise me on what is most recommended for either the AMP/DAC or the Soundcard, Thanks and also it needs to be within budget like a FiiO E5 but for Soundcard i can go crazy

 

[Abu Som3a]

Bump! I am also in the same position.

 

[DoctorGonzo]

Don't know if this helps. I recently bought a Xonar DG to drive my Goldring DR100's because they were ridiculously quite using onboard audio.
 
The Xonar DG has three settings for the Headphone Amp in regards to gain.
 
VOIP: Up to 32 ohm Headphones
 
Pro-Gaming Mode: 32 - 64 ohm Headphones
 
Exciter Mode: 64+ ohm Headphones
 
I'm no Audiophile but the DG made a big difference in my opinion, not only in loudness but in overall sound quality too. And as an added bonus you get Dolby Headphone too.
 
Hope this helps

 

[trog]

For gaming and when u already are on a X-FI Xtremegamer i would really stay put with those especially with less than demanding Samsons. However for more demanding cans later consider a seperate desktop headphone amp like the Fiio E9 (for example)