[urovoros]

Hi! I'm new in this forums. I've became interested in audio since I acquired my first "serious" headhphones: Sennheiser Momentum. I might not seem like much, but now I can tell the difference between low quality audio and a FLAC file. The problem is... I don't have an AMP. I'm planning on getting an iPhone 6 soon. Since I'm always on the go (I'm an editor in a video game website), I need a portable amp/dac to use with the iPhone and my Mac. I don't have much time to hear music at home, so I need the best possible amp/dac for my setup. Ideally, it has the same functions as the Beyerdynamic A200p.
 
Do anyone here has any recommendations for my specific setup?
 
Thanks!

 

[PurpleAngel]

Fiio E17.
I would assume the E17's WM8740 DAC chip is a least a little better then what is used in apple products.
You could almost get away with just using an amplifier (Fiio E11K), as usually Apple product come with decent built in DAC chips.

 

[urovoros]

Thanks for the advice. However, I don't think there is a way to use a line out to get the audio from the iPhone. That's why the A200p caught my eye: it connects through the lightning connector of the phone. Do you know if there are any other amps that can do that?

 

[PurpleAngel]

  Thanks for the advice. However, I don't think there is a way to use a line out to get the audio from the iPhone. That's why the A200p caught my eye: it connects through the lightning connector of the phone. Do you know if there are any other amps that can do that?

 
I'm not well informed about what DACs work well with the Apple lightning port.
I think it's just better to play ALAC and other audio files from a FiiO X1 or X3.

 

[youngarthur]

For portable use,i use the HiFi M 8, made for apple.Excellent piece of equipment. I use it with Hd 800,Shure 846.and Westone 4R. All give excellent results.

 

[urovoros]

Thanks for the reply. I'll try it!
 
I have one doubt, though. Is that amp compatible with the lightning port in the iPhone 5 and 6?

 

[youngarthur]

For me it is an excellent combination. I am also using the balanced cables with it. This Particular HiFi M8 is made for iPhone,iPod,iPad. The Amp certainly drives my Shure 864,Weatone 4R and my HD800 no problem.

 

[youngarthur]

Thought everyone knew. Either the lightening,or 32 pin  to USB work. Plug and go.

 

[jimi]

Based on this revue, the A200p doesn't seem that good...

http://www.kenrockwell.com/audio/beyer/a200p.htm

 

[ProtegeManiac]

Ibasso D-Zero MkII

 
If you'll use it on a desk you can use it on a sync dock also, like I do with the MkI and my SGS3.

 

[jimi]

I finally broke down and bought the Oppo HA-2. It's arriving tomorrow

 

[notfitforpublic]

Skip the Dac/Amp for your phone and get an X3 gen ii. Gives you a pretty solid DAC/Amp for your Mac and better SQ on the go. 

 

[urovoros]

Thanks to all for all the feedback. I really appreciate it.