Good DAC suggestions

[LifesCompanion]

I was looking into getting an external DAC some time soon (not too expensive... around $200 is my budget) and was wondering if I could get any suggestions (side question, is it possible to connect a 2.1 speaker system to a DAC?) 

For reference, I use a pair of Audio Technica ATH-M50 for general use. 

 

Thanks, 

LC~ 

[_ASSASSIN_]

just going to say that the dac will accept the signal and to output it you need an amp, so you might as well either get

1. an amp

2. a dac and amp combo

[Austin Powers]

For the M50, it makes no difference. Only use DAC if your headphones produce low volume when the volume turns up high.

[EmoRarity]

Not worth it, your headphone wouldn't benefit from an amp unless your motherboards soundcard is broken. 

[LifesCompanion]

Not worth it, your headphone wouldn't benefit from an amp unless your motherboards soundcard is broken. 

Ah ty, I was wondering about that 

[tkfreak1]

In case you still do want a DAC/AMP combo, I would recommend the Audinst HUD-MX1 or now MX2. I've been using one (MX1)  for about a year now, after having a Fiio E10 for a while, and am pretty happy with it. I have both my stereo and an assortment of headphones hooked up to it (including HD800, DT990, DT1350) and it is a definite upgrade over my onboard Sound. The difference to the Fiio E10 is far less noticable and if you don't need the 6.3mm jack and just want something solid, I'd recommend the E10.