Best AMP for Q701... on a budget

[maximilian4o]

 Hello guys, I've decided to finally buy a pair of Q701. I was going to get them half a year ago, but I decided to get the Logitech G930s just cause of the Wireless. I love them, but they broke, so I'll get the Q701 for better directional sound and better sound quality. Thing is I'll spend quite a bit of money on the Headphones themselves, and I really don't wanna throw my wallet in the fire with the AMP. I am looking for the best solution up to 75 $ AT MOST. Not sure if I need a DAC.... AND in cause you need to know, I'll be using the onboard sound card on my ASUS M5A97 Pro. In case you guys think I need a DAC too, see if there's an option to get an AMP/DAC combo for that price. It might seem a bit impossible, but that's what I can affor at the moment Thank for your time !

 

PS: Looking for a relationship to oil things up

[creatip123]

Fiio E6 is enough.

[maximilian4o]

Fiio E6 is enough.

SO that'll boost the volume a good bit, right ? Cuz I wanna blast myself... to say so

And the other thing is that I've heard Fiio products are kind of low quality.

And lastly... It's only an AMP without a DAC. Do I need a DAC ?

[xtroria]

Monoprice amp + dac for $100 gets my recommendation, i know it's above your budget. However i feel like if you spend money on fiio e6 or something one day you might need to get a more powerful amp.

Monoprice amp should at least solve that, it'll drive any inefficient dynamic headphone comfortably

[maximilian4o]

Monoprice amp + dac for $100 gets my recommendation, i know it's above your budget. However i feel like if you spend money on fiio e6 or something one day you might need to get a more powerful amp.

Monoprice amp should at least solve that, it'll drive any inefficient dynamic headphone comfortably

Not really sure what I should be looking for. Could you link me to that ? And it's an AMP/DAC unit... 2 in 1, right ?

[xtroria]

Not really sure what I should be looking for. Could you link me to that ? And it's an AMP/DAC unit... 2 in 1, right ?

 

Well, you have a Q701, which arguable needs a sound card. You also might upgrade headphone to 600 ohm beyers or even orthos (who knows).

 

You can find the link HERE

 

and yes it's a 2-in-1 enclosure

[maximilian4o]

Well, you have a Q701, which arguable needs a sound card. You also might upgrade headphone to 600 ohm beyers or even orthos (who knows).

 

You can find the link HERE

 

and yes it's a 2-in-1 enclosure

 ... So I also need a Sound Card ??? 0_0

And no, I don't want to upgrade to orthos or anything. I just want the cheapest solution for now. if I need to buy a soundcard too, I need it to fit in those 100 $

[xtroria]

 ... So I also need a Sound Card ??? 0_0

 

No, that amp/dac + your PC + headphone are the only things you need to enjoy your music

[maximilian4o]

No, that amp/dac + your PC + headphone are the only things you need to enjoy your music

Sick man... Love you <3 #NoHomoMLG

[maximilian4o]

@xtroria Sorry, but I have one last question. I can't find one of those Monoprice Amps on Ebay. Nor can they be shipped to me through other sites. So I found the FiiO E10K Olympus 2. Is that going to be good enough ?

 

Edit: I forgot to ask... am I going to be able to run the headphones off of my Onboard for a few days ?

[EmoRarity]

@xtroria Sorry, but I have one last question. I can't find one of those Monoprice Amps on Ebay. Nor can they be shipped to me through other sites. So I found the FiiO E10K Olympus 2. Is that going to be good enough ?

 

Edit: I forgot to ask... am I going to be able to run the headphones off of my Onboard for a few days ?

Just fine, they aren't hard to drive. 

[SSL]

Just fine, they aren't hard to drive. 

 

Wrong, running a headphone from insufficient source will cause irreversible aural destruction. That's why 100 hour break-in is always necessary before putting cup to lobe.

[EmoRarity]

Wrong, running a headphone from insufficient source will cause irreversible aural destruction. That's why 100 hour break-in is always necessary before putting cup to lobe.

Again, I forgot, where would I be in life with out a masculine tower of a waifu like you.

[SSL]

Again, I forgot, where would I be in life with out a masculine tower of a waifu like you.

 

That would make more physical sense if you weren't nearly a foot taller and probably 100 lbs heavier.

[maximilian4o]

@EmoRarity

@SSL

Ummm... could we sum this up, cuz I didn't understand a thing. Is the E10K enough to drive them, or not ?

And..... I need to break them in for 100 hours  before putting them on ?

[SSL]

@EmoRarity

@SSL

Ummm... could we sum this up, cuz I didn't understand a thing. Is the E10K enough to drive them, or not ?

And..... I need to break them in for 100 hours  before putting them on ?

 

top lel, the summary is that the E10k is enough. Have fun!

[maximilian4o]

top lel, the summary is that the E10k is enough. Have fun!

Thanks. But is it bad if I run them off of onboard for a few days ?

[EmoRarity]

That would make more physical sense if you weren't nearly a foot taller and probably 100 lbs heavier.

I weight 150, and I will never know the pleasure of being the little spoon. 

 

@EmoRarity

@SSL

Ummm... could we sum this up, cuz I didn't understand a thing. Is the E10K enough to drive them, or not ?

And..... I need to break them in for 100 hours  before putting them on ?

E10k will work more then enough, onboard will do too if you are disinclined to spend.

[maximilian4o]

I weight 150, and I will never know the pleasure of being the little spoon. 

 

E10k will work more then enough, onboard will do too if you are disinclined to spend.

Awesome bro. Thanks a lot... and.. ummm... wtf is with you 2 guys ? Having a tough relationship ?

[EmoRarity]

Awesome bro. Thanks a lot... and.. ummm... wtf is with you 2 guys ? Having a tough relationship ?

My girlfriend lives and works out of town, I get lonely, and SSL is just as good, though the change in "parts" makes things hard. 

[SSL]

My girlfriend lives and works out of town, I get lonely, and SSL is just as good, though the change in "parts" makes things hard. 

 

The end of that sentence can be rearranged amusingly.

[EmoRarity]

The end of that sentence can be rearranged amusingly.

Once upon a high school english teacher. 

[maximilian4o]

My girlfriend lives and works out of town, I get lonely, and SSL is just as good, though the change in "parts" makes things hard.

Niiiiice. Can I join in too.. pleaaase ?

I'll bring some :

[SSL]

Once upon a high school english teacher. 

 

Did you?

[EmoRarity]

Niiiiice. Can I join in too.. pleaaase ?

I'll bring some :

 

If you can dig a 6'6'' automotive tech and a SSL. 

 

Did you?

Peer teacher for my schools special ed/bahavioral program, was a trail thing to see if unruly students would respond differently to a similar aged "teacher" Had to take a few teacher courses and what not, but was fun.