Do i need an amp/dac combo???

[SEPH]

Hey guys.

So I just joined the drop for the massdrop/hifiman HE 4XX collaboration headphones. This is going to be my first pair of planar magnetic cans and I'm pretty excited

Currently I have the superlux hd681evo headphones with this mod: https://www.head-fi.org/threads/superluxs-hd681-evo-mod-i-donno-why-this-works-it-just-does.737372/ and I'm running them off the built in amp/dac, they sound good but not as clean as I'd like and they're not very comfortable (My ears are too big and...yeah) so they'll be my point of reference.

 

Anyway do you think i need an amp/dac combo for these headphones?

 

In my mind the amp or amp/dac combo becomes worth it if:

1.There is a perceptible difference in sound quality between it and the built in 

2.The cost is under 100$ unless the difference in sound quality is actually pretty big

3.I can buy it here in Poland

 

I'm currently rocking this mobo:

https://www.asus.com/Motherboards/SABERTOOTH-Z170-S/

 

Here's realtek's spec overview for the codec:

http://www.realtek.com.tw/products/productsView.aspx?Langid=1&PFid=28&Level=5&Conn=4&ProdID=328

 

And the headphones in question:

https://www.massdrop.com/buy/massdrop-x-hifiman-he4xx-planar-magnetic-headphones

Thanks for replying

[KaminKevCrew]

Schiit Fulla 2 would be a good thing to go for. Alternatively, you could also get the Micca Origen + in case the Schiit isn't available, though the Schiit is better.

[Jayvee3492]

17 hours ago, KaminKevCrew said:

Schiit Fulla 2 would be a good thing to go for. Alternatively, you could also get the Micca Origen + in case the Schiit isn't available, though the Schiit is better.

the massdrop is like a Hifiman HE400i right? will the fulla 2 be enough for the 400i? 

 

Thank you!