AMP/DAC for around 100$

[QwasJ]

Hi guys,

So I'm currently using onboard audio in my setup. Since I'm starting to produce and master music on this pc, i need some decent audio signal.

I already have some okay-ish headphones so i want to upgrade to an external AMP/DAC.

I'm using easy to drive headphones (around 50 Ohms) plus I'm on a budget. So i'd like to stay around 100$.

 

I appreciate any help

[Rotary]

fio e10k

 

edit: obviously just an amp. you do get what you paid for at 100 bucks. 

[Majestic]

Define "ok-ish" headphone. What motherboard are you using?

[SLOWION]

I saw someone on YouTube recommend this over the e10k

 

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A2QLPJM/?ref=cm_sw_r_pi_dp_LabDub0051P9V

 

Might be worth a look...

[Jack H]

You can get the fiio e10 off of ebay for around $50, and its performance is extremely similar to the newer, $75 e10k.

[ShearMe]

You can get the fiio e10 off of ebay for around $50, and its performance is extremely similar to the newer, $75 e10k.

 

actually better - E10K puts out less power or something

[QwasJ]

Define "ok-ish" headphone. What motherboard are you using?

 

I have a Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H and i'm using Pioneer HDJ 500's

 

Has anyone experience with the Traktor Audio 2? I'm coming from the DJ-Scene, so lots of DJ Brands here

[Jack H]

Jack Hartstein, on 29 Nov 2014 - 2:36 PM, said:

You can get the fiio e10 off of ebay for around $50, and its performance is extremely similar to the newer, $75 e10k.

 

actually better - E10K puts out less power or something

e10 can drive up to 300 ohms, e10k can only drive 150 ohms.

[ShearMe]

e10 can drive up to 300 ohms, e10k can only drive 150 ohms.

 

relating drive-ablity to ohms is incredibly misleading.

[Jack H]

relating drive-ablity to ohms is incredibly misleading.

How so?

[xtasemusic]

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