[HalalCadmium]

Total newbie, here. Not an audiophile in any way.
 
I just got the 250 ohm DT770, and they sound great even on my 2010 MacBook Pro and iPhone 5; however, I do find myself upping the volume to max or near-max levels. Yes, I know the 80/32 ohm versions are generally better for consumer devices, but I went with the 250 mostly due to my budget. Sometime in the future, though, I'd like to get an amp so I can get the most out of them.
 
Any suggestions for an amp? I'm not recording/mixing/mastering or anything. I was thinking of going with one of the FiiO amps, but if you think another brand suits me better for my applications, please let me know.
 
Thanks!

 

[cel4145]

Budget?

Fiio E11 is nice for its price

 

[HalalCadmium]

Budget?

Fiio E11 is nice for its price

Thanks for the reply.
 
I'm a little concerned about issues with the input jack after only a few months (http://www.amazon.com/review/R3R6RC7IBWV45I/ref=cm_cr_pr_viewpnt#R3R6RC7IBWV45I). What would be your next recommendation? I suppose I'm okay spending a little more if it's worth it.

 

[cel4145]

Thanks for the reply.

I'm a little concerned about issues with the input jack after only a few months (http://www.amazon.com/review/R3R6RC7IBWV45I/ref=cm_cr_pr_viewpnt#R3R6RC7IBWV45I). What would be your next recommendation? I suppose I'm okay spending a little more if it's worth it.

This might help. Also helps people to say what your budget is.

http://www.head-fi.org/t/596482/the-sub-100-portable-amps-shootout-11-1-amps-compared

 

[HalalCadmium]

This might help. Also helps people to say what your budget is.

http://www.head-fi.org/t/596482/the-sub-100-portable-amps-shootout-11-1-amps-compared

<$150?

 

[cel4145]

Then you'll want to look at this one, too: http://www.head-fi.org/t/620775/the-sub-200-portable-amps-shootout-13-11-amps-compared

Rankings follow the reviews.

There may be some other portable amps out there in your budget range, but those two shootouts do a good job of hitting some of the most popular

 

[Honkytime]

if your not looking for portable the schitt magni works well with the DT 770's

 

[HalalCadmium]

  if your not looking for portable the schitt magni works well with the DT 770's

Thanks, but I am actually looking for portable. Sorry for not mentioning that.
 
So, after looking through the guides, I'm still a little lost; this was my reaction: http://giant.gfycat.com/JealousSerpentineIndigobunting.gif
 
I guess I'm trying to choose among the E07k, E12, and E17. Will the E07k not be enough to fully/optimally power the 250ohm (for my relatively simple applications)? If so, is it better for me to get the E12 or E17? Would I need the E17's amp/DAC combo if I'm using my MacBook Pro and iPhone 5?
 
Thanks!