I'm a complete amateur when it comes to audio stuff, but I've been looking into getting my set up improved with an Amp / DAC combo (whether it be an actual combo unit or a stack) and am struggling to settle on an option for my budget of £100-200 ish.
I'm currently running some Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro (80 Ohm)'s with a ModMic through a Xonar DGX soundcard. I want to improve my existing set up but also give myself flexibility for potential future headphones. I was hoping to get something simplified that'd take both headphone and mic input but realise that's not a common thing.
I've considered any and all of the following:
FiiO K3 - £90
FiiO K5 Pro - £160
Schiit Hel - £190 (Out of stock for months)
Schiit Fulla 3 - £90 (Out of stock for months)
JDS Labs Atom (DAC + Amp stack) - £200 (+ import and shipping)
Creative Sound Blaster X3 - £100
Topping DX3 Pro - £160
I've tried my best to find reviews / opinions on these but all have both good and mixed comments online, it feels impossible to know which is "best" or at least best value for money. Do I need the £200 stack if I won't notice improvement from the £90 / £100 alternatives for example.
Would just really appreciate some advice and opinions from people with a better understanding, thanks
I'm currently running some Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro (80 Ohm)'s with a ModMic through a Xonar DGX soundcard. I want to improve my existing set up but also give myself flexibility for potential future headphones. I was hoping to get something simplified that'd take both headphone and mic input but realise that's not a common thing.
I've considered any and all of the following:
FiiO K3 - £90
FiiO K5 Pro - £160
Schiit Hel - £190 (Out of stock for months)
Schiit Fulla 3 - £90 (Out of stock for months)
JDS Labs Atom (DAC + Amp stack) - £200 (+ import and shipping)
Creative Sound Blaster X3 - £100
Topping DX3 Pro - £160
I've tried my best to find reviews / opinions on these but all have both good and mixed comments online, it feels impossible to know which is "best" or at least best value for money. Do I need the £200 stack if I won't notice improvement from the £90 / £100 alternatives for example.
Would just really appreciate some advice and opinions from people with a better understanding, thanks
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