[renico]

i am new in the audiophile world i have a pare of audio techinica Msr7 cans i have high quality files and use tidel hifi but i need a better hardware because i am using the sound that is built in on my MB I would like to spend no more then $150 and a $100 if possible i was looking at the Micca Origon+ but there are a lot of negatives on that that i have seen and am wondering if anyone has had any experiences with that dac or could recommend a different unit Thank You

 

[techboy]

Schist Modi 2 Uber

 

[Oscar-HiFi]

JDS Labs OL-DAC

 

[Tiazmat]

I second the both of the Modi 2U and the OL Dac; I can personally vouch for the OL Dac though.

 

[mtoc]

a decent mobo

 

[MisterMudd]

a decent mobo

I have and like the Origen, especially the ability to switch between headphones and powered monitors easily. Quite the bargain at $99 and 24/192 capabilities. And I love the volume knob! However, it seems a little bright in the top end, but that is likely just my ears. I temper it with tube amps. For a little more the Topping D30 gets great reviews, and I am contemplating.......

 

[renico]

Thanks for all the help I went with the micca origen+ for the flexibility so I would not have to have my amp with me all the time so i can remove from my desk and use it for my laptop.

Thank You

 

[ProtegeManiac]

i am new in the audiophile world i have a pare of audio techinica Msr7 cans i have high quality files and use tidel hifi but i need a better hardware because i am using the sound that is built in on my MB I would like to spend no more then $150 and a $100 if possible i was looking at the Micca Origon+ but there are a lot of negatives on that that i have seen and am wondering if anyone has had any experiences with that dac or could recommend a different unit Thank You

The two suggestions below are the best you can get and above those you're really well into the zone of diminishing returns, but they don't have a headphone amplifier circuit in them and require a separate headphone amp.

Schist Modi 2 Uber

JDS Labs OL-DAC

 

[Jerda]

Buy an amp/dac.
Go for the dragon fly red.

 

[chellity]

Last I heard, hifimediy sabre dac was the cheapest accepted good DAC. but an odac or grace sdac wouldnt be much more. I still rock my modi 2 with my magni 3, but im sure id be happy with the hifimediy dac.