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Buget's around $50 (incl. shipping to Europe).
 
I have seen really positive mentions of CMOY amps, and I found them on two sites (http://fredsamplifiers.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_16&products_id=33 and http://www.lucidlaboratories.com/shop-1/cmoy-headphone-amplifier or this http://fredsamplifiers.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=38) for a price within my budget.
 
I have also seen some positive (and quite a bit of negative) for FiiO amps (in this case the cheap E02i), so I'm quite vary.
 
I've the Beyerdynamics DT990 250Ohm Pro version.
 
I've sensitive hearing and usually notice small things (like hissing, interference, etc..).
 
I would be using it for all kinds of FLAC music (Rock, Blues, Jazz, Classical, Rap, Metal, Techno, Electronic, probably could add more), as well as sound editing (just voice), and gaming (meaning meaning good immersion factor which comes from hearing a sound actually move as if it was 5.1/7.1 surround system - is that called soundstage? Not sure).
 
I would connect it to my integrated (or some really, really cheap) sound card - mentioning just in case that matters.
 
I would need it to run on power cord of some sort, not batteries that I'd have to change periodically (I'd keep it on 24/7).
 
Before I make a purchase, since my sound card can't drive it, what would you recommend?

 

[KT66]

what headphones are you using?.
what's wrong with your current sound,? and why do you need an amp?

 

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  what headphones are you using?.
what's wrong with your current sound,? and why do you need an amp?

Oh, I forgot to add longer title: Beyerdynamics DT990 250Ohm Pro version.
 
It supports up to 100 Ohms.
 
Amp because it's usually better than a sound card.

 

[PurpleAngel]

  Budget's around $50 (incl. shipping to Europe).
I have seen really positive mentions of CMOY amps, and I found them on two sites (http://fredsamplifiers.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_16&products_id=33 and http://www.lucidlaboratories.com/shop-1/cmoy-headphone-amplifier or this http://fredsamplifiers.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=38) for a price within my budget.
I have also seen some positive (and quite a bit of negative) for FiiO amps (in this case the cheap E02i), so I'm quite vary.
I've the Beyerdynamics DT990 250Ohm Pro version.
I've sensitive hearing and usually notice small things (like hissing, interference, etc..).
I would be using it for all kinds of FLAC music (Rock, Blues, Jazz, Classical, Rap, Metal, Techno, Electronic, probably could add more), as well as sound editing (just voice), and gaming (meaning meaning good immersion factor which comes from hearing a sound actually move as if it was 5.1/7.1 surround system - is that called soundstage? Not sure).
I would connect it to my integrated (or some really, really cheap) sound card - mentioning just in case that matters.
I would need it to run on power cord of some sort, not batteries that I'd have to change periodically (I'd keep it on 24/7).
Before I make a purchase, since my sound card can't drive it, what would you recommend?

 
Maybe you can find a used Creative Labs Sound Blaster Z sound card with in your budget?

 

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Maybe you can find a used Creative Labs Sound Blaster Z sound card with in your budget?

Maybe within months of daily hunting on Ebay. I can't wait that long though.
 
Also, I forgot to mention that I like neutral sound.

 

[bonk]

Objective2 is a really nice headphone amp. I'm currently building my second one with RCA inputs instead of the 3.5mn. It's small but not really portable. Some people categorize it as "transportable". Definitely worth a look!

 

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Objective2 is a really nice headphone amp. I'm currently building my second one with RCA inputs instead of the 3.5mn. It's small but not really portable. Some people categorize it as "transportable". Definitely worth a look!

I don't mind it being stationary even, I just need it to take power from a cable so that I could keep it on 24/7.
 
Objective2 is twice my budget though, minus shipping costs... It does look real nice, I have to admit.