[BestEarCN]

I have an akg k267 headphone and a laptop with with IDT High Definition Audio CODEC integrated soundcard. So my question should I get a DAC/AMP, coz according what i know is that if you have a decent soundcard(is my IDT a good soundcard?) and low impedance headphone the benefit of getting an DAC/AMP is less significant? If it would be really helpful for me to get one, which one should I get, I am looking into fiio e17, i would like it be portable and around 100$

 

[PurpleAngel]

Fiio E10, E07K & E17 would be improvements over a laptop's on-board audio.
Right now the Fiio E17 is selling for $110, which is a good price as the E17's normal price is $140.

 

[zamorin]

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Fiio E10, E07K & E17 would be improvements over a laptop's on-board audio.
Right now the Fiio E17 is selling for $110, which is a good price as the E17's normal price is $140.

Hi, where can I get the E17 for $110? Hope it's not Amazon because they charge another $25 to ship it to my country.

 

[autoteleology]

You could always try eBay; I'm sure that there are sellers who sell them new there who will ship international.

 

[BestEarCN]

So maybe I should just go for the e17? And I believe ebay would be cheaper than amazon, though amazon has better customer service coz amazon itself manage all their sales.

 

[autoteleology]

If you can get the E17, the improvements more than justify the small additional cost.

The E07 used to cost $70, and the E17 used to cost $170.

 

[BestEarCN]

Are you saying 100$ on e17 would be more worth than 100$ more on the headphone?
Guess I will just buy one and find out if I like it

 

[autoteleology]

You can't really enjoy high-end headphones to their fullest extent if you don't have an upgraded DAC and amplifier, because the ones that are in most devices like computers and phones are absolutely awful.

 

[van41]

Yes. But beware, your going to end up spending thousands.. muahah

 

[BestEarCN]

But I dont have thousands, so I cant XD

 

[van41]

Somehow you will spend thousands even if you dont have it..

Well my recommendation for a low budget is probably a Audinst hud mx1. My friend has one and its not bad for its price!

 

[autoteleology]

Somehow you will spend thousands even if you don't have it

 
It happens, heh. There's a reason that they say "Welcome to Head-Fi, sorry about your wallet".

 

[zamorin]

I just checked ebay, they are still charging minimum USD$23 for shipping that makes it the same price as retail in my country. I think the shipping cost is unreasonable. 

 

[autoteleology]

I agree that the cost is unreasonable, but them's the breaks if you're a Head-Fier who doesn't live in Japan or the United States.

 

[BestEarCN]

What about Audioengine D1 or Headstreamer?