What's a good, well-priced DAC amp?

[Swiftfeather]

I just recently realized that my main's computer audio output is far quieter than my laptops, and figured it's time to get a DAC amp. What would be a good DAC amp to buy? I have a pair of Sennheiser HD439's that I use as my daily drivers but sometimes I'll use my HD 599's. Another thing that would be really awesome is if it can be sold by Best Buy since I've got a gift card for them.

[ShadySocks]

You don't really need a DAC, you should just get an amp.

[SSL]

The Schiit Fulla 2. I can't imagine Best Buy sells external DAC/amps worth owning, if they have any at all.

[The Pizza Thief]

37 minutes ago, SSL said:

The Schiit Fulla 2. I can't imagine Best Buy sells external DAC/amps worth owning, if they have any at all.

First time I've seen the fulla 2, it''s caught my attention, I'm currently using the Magni/Modi 1 stack, do you think the fulla will be around the same performance level. The reason I'm asking is because it takes up A LOT of space on my desktop and I need something of a smaller footprint.

[SSL]

8 minutes ago, Brynjar said:

First time I've seen the fulla 2, it''s caught my attention, I'm currently using the Magni/Modi 1 stack, do you think the fulla will be around the same performance level. The reason I'm asking is because it takes up A LOT of space on my desktop and I need something of a smaller footprint.

 

Easily. I have to note that you will lose maximum output power, but you're probably not making use of 1W into 32 ohms anyway.

[Xsinar]

Schitt Jotunheim it's $499 for DAC / AMP combo and $399 for AMP only.

[Dackzy]

3 hours ago, Xsinar said:

Schitt Jotunheim it's $499 for DAC / AMP combo and $399 for AMP only.

Don't you think that is a bit overkill for 125-200$ headphones?  

[spwath]

6 hours ago, Brynjar said:

First time I've seen the fulla 2, it''s caught my attention, I'm currently using the Magni/Modi 1 stack, do you think the fulla will be around the same performance level. The reason I'm asking is because it takes up A LOT of space on my desktop and I need something of a smaller footprint.

a lot of space? Magni/modi are pretty small...

though fulla is about half the size.

[Xsinar]

On 3/11/2017 at 2:33 PM, Dackzy said:

Don't you think that is a bit overkill for 125-200$ headphones?  

Sure but you won't need any other DAC / AMP when you plan to upgrade in the future. No need to worry about it ever... 

[Dackzy]

7 minutes ago, Xsinar said:

Sure but you won't need any other DAC / AMP when you plan to upgrade in the future. No need to worry about it ever... 

 

a lot of people don't ever even plan to get anything better than what OP already has  

I would personal prefer the Audio-GD NFB 11 over the Jotunheim

[Xsinar]

27 minutes ago, Dackzy said:

a lot of people don't ever even plan to get anything better than what OP already has  

I would personal prefer the Audio-GD NFB 11 over the Jotunheim

[kasugatei]

Fulla 2 all the way. It is small, compact, affordable and it sounds great.

Got one and I did not regret it

[The Pizza Thief]

On 10/3/2017 at 11:55 PM, SSL said:

 

Easily. I have to note that you will lose maximum output power, but you're probably not making use of 1W into 32 ohms anyway.

I'm using the Magni/Modi stack to power up my HE400s and my AKG K7XX. The fulla should be plenty, right ?

[SSL]

46 minutes ago, Brynjar said:

I'm using the Magni/Modi stack to power up my HE400s and my AKG K7XX. The fulla should be plenty, right ?

 

Should be fine.