Good External DAC for HD598? (100-200$ budget)

[Luckylock]

Looking to improve my audio experience potientially. Would it be worthwhile to spend 100-200$ on an external DAC for the HD598?

 

I play video games and I like music.

 

Suggestions? thanks for helping!

[SSL]

You know you'll need an amp, right?

[Suppressd]

You know you'll need an amp, right?

I'm new to this stuff, but don't some DACs have amps built in?

[Luckylock]

You know you'll need an amp, right?

 

I don't know much about this stuff, but the HD598 being 50 ohm aren't THAT difficult to drive, and the volume I find is very sufficient for my listening needs. I just have money to throw out the window and wondering if investing in a DAC is worthwhile.

 

Or does having a DAC automatically mean you NEED an amp too?

[SSL]

I'm new to this stuff, but don't some DACs have amps built in?

 

Sure, we calls those a "DAC/amp" or "DAC and amp". Plenty of stuff under $200 worth having. Schiit comes to mind. Magni Modi stack.

[Octavialicious]

I'm new to this stuff, but don't some DACs have amps built in?

There is combo units, but most of the time they are seperate

 

 

Anyways, I would save your money; it's really not worthwhile to get a DAC. Save up for a new pair of cans if you find the audio lacking

[SSL]

Or does having a DAC automatically mean you NEED an amp too?

 

Yes.

[Luckylock]

There is combo units, but most of the time they are seperate

 

 

Anyways, I would save your money; it's really not worthwhile to get a DAC. Save up for a new pair of cans if you find the audio lacking

 

 

Thanks for the tips, will do! The audio is amazing for my taste, I was just wondering if I was missing out on even more awesome. I'm happy though!

[Suppressd]

There is combo units, but most of the time they are seperate

 

 

Anyways, I would save your money; it's really not worthwhile to get a DAC. Save up for a new pair of cans if you find the audio lacking

 

Yes.

So does the fiio e10k have a built in amp? Sorry guys, again, new to this.

[SSL]

So does the fiio e10k have a built in amp? Sorry guys, again, new to this.

 

Absolutely!