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Please suggest a USB DAC+AMP for SRH-840. Price <$200
I prefer proven combinations so share your experience.

 

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Slightly over budget, but my definite suggestion is the Audio-GD NFB-12. It costs $200 without shipping, although there is currently a 5% off ($10) due to an anniversary.
It is definitely the best DAC/AMP combo out there for $200.
I have it myself, and I think it's worth the $200 even if you use it as a DAC only, and you'll find that many head-fiers agree with me.

Another suggestion is the famous Fiio E7/E9 combo. The combo also costs around $200, but from what I've heard the NFB-12 is slightly better.
Take this with a pinch of salt though, since I have never heard the Fiio combo. You'd better ask someone who has heard both.

If you have a tight budget the cheapest option would be the Nuforce UDAC-2. At $130 street price it is fairly cheap, although many claim it to be a good amp/DAC.
This one also has as an advantage that it's portable, whereas the Fiio and NFB-12 is less portable.

 

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After very short research (a spontaneous purchase indeed) I've pulled the triger on Audio-GD FUN.
Wish me luck...........

I'll keep my modded Corda Prehead to use it as a benchmark for some comparisons and then one of them goes in the Trade Forum.