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acercon
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so I just watched the latest video of amps on Techquckie and I have been looking to get an amp for my K7XX for a while now. I used (http://www.digizoid.com/headphones-power.html) to calculate the power needs for my headphones but I still don't know which one I should choose. Any suggestions?

Would theses on Massdrop work?  NuForce uDAC-3 DAC/Amp Combo (  https://www.massdrop.com/buy/udac-3-amp-dac )

  • Optoma NuForce
  • Input: USB 1.1, 2.0 compatible
  • Native bit rate: 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 kHz, 24-bit
  • Analog RCA output: 2 V rms
  • Digital output: Coaxial RCA 75 ohm
  • Headphone output: 80 mW x 2 at 16 Ohm
  • Dynamic range: 90 dB
  • Signal-to-noise ratio: 98 dB
  • THD+N: 0.05%
  • USB bus powered, 80 mA / 5 V
  • Dimensions: 2.7 x 1.5 x 0.8 in (6.8 x 3.8 x 2.1 cm)

Specs for my headphones Massdrop x AKG K7XX  (https://www.massdrop.com/buy/akg-k7xx-massdrop-first-edition-headphones)

  • Configured by Massdrop
  • Manufactured by AKG
  • Open-back construction
  • Pre-selected dynamic transducers
  • Flat-wire voice coil
  • Varimotion two-layer diaphragm
  • Genuine leather headband
  • Memory foam earpads with velour covering
  • Individually tested and numbered
  • Detachable 9.8 ft (3 m) straight cable with 1/8 in (3.5 mm) jack
  • Frequency response: 10 to 39,800 Hz
  • Sensitivity: 105 dB/V
  • Maximum input power: 200 mW
  • Rated impedance: 62 Ohms
  • 8.3 oz (235 g)
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12 minutes ago, SSL said:

We have a sticky thread on DAC and amps to buy in this section. Have had it for awhile.

 

Set a budget, decide on features, and get what looks good.

 

Personally, I would get a Schiit Magni 2 or Magni 2 Uber.

and I sometimes update the recommendations

Before you buy amp and dac.  My thoughts on the M50x  Ultimate Ears Reference monitor review I might have a thing for audio...

My main Headphones and IEMs:  K612 pro, HD 25 and Ultimate Ears Reference Monitor, HD 580 with HD 600 grills

DAC and AMP: RME ADI 2 DAC

Speakers: Genelec 8040, System Audio SA205

Receiver: Denon AVR-1612

Desktop: R7 1700, GTX 1080  RX 580 8GB and other stuff

Laptop: ThinkPad P50: i7 6820HQ, M2000M. ThinkPad T420s: i7 2640M, NVS 4200M

Feel free to pm me if you have a question for me or quote me. If you want to hear what I have to say about something just tag me.

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You may not need an amp for K7XX. I had them, was fine with no amp.

n0ah1897, on 05 Mar 2014 - 2:08 PM, said:  "Computers are like girls. It's whats in the inside that matters.  I don't know about you, but I like my girls like I like my cases. Just as beautiful on the inside as the outside."

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Just now, acercon said:

my Mobo doesn't really drive them very well tho, doesn't get very loud

Then I suggest a Schiit Magni 2

n0ah1897, on 05 Mar 2014 - 2:08 PM, said:  "Computers are like girls. It's whats in the inside that matters.  I don't know about you, but I like my girls like I like my cases. Just as beautiful on the inside as the outside."

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1 minute ago, acercon said:

For Amps do you just connect to your PC using USB?

No, 3.5mm

n0ah1897, on 05 Mar 2014 - 2:08 PM, said:  "Computers are like girls. It's whats in the inside that matters.  I don't know about you, but I like my girls like I like my cases. Just as beautiful on the inside as the outside."

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1 minute ago, acercon said:

Oh ok, so on the  Schiit Magni 2  the back has  right and left plugs, those are just 3.5mm you connect to your PC?

Thats RCA, you need a RCA to 3.5mm cable, like this https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-105597-3-Feet-Premium-Stereo/dp/B0094A1F3S/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1471473618&sr=8-7&keywords=rca+to+3.5mm

n0ah1897, on 05 Mar 2014 - 2:08 PM, said:  "Computers are like girls. It's whats in the inside that matters.  I don't know about you, but I like my girls like I like my cases. Just as beautiful on the inside as the outside."

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