amp/dac for DT 990

[Bluuz]

I'm about to pick up a DT 990 pro 250ohm. 

I have an Asus xonar dg but I'm guessing that won't cut it so I'm looking at a dac/external amp, the options that stand out are:

 

fiio e10, $75

fiio e17, $130

o2 + odac, $280

 

Could anyone give me some insight on what would be the best companion for my dt 990 pro? 

[RatedBlam]

If I understand correctly, the dg should cut it. And the high,output impedance shouldn't be too bothersome with 250 ohm headphones.

Those dacs/amps might be a waste for you, but don't quote me on that

@Jogostar, your up-arrows probably aren't directed to my post

[Jogostar]

someone recommended me the E10 yesterday, so I will do the same. ^^

@RatedBlam These aren't up arrows. that's a smile I do a lot.. I really should stop. 

[helping]

wait until you get it to see if the DG is good enough for you, if not, go with the e10.

ofc the O2+ODAC is the best combo if you don't have budget limitations.

[cjeffcoatjr]

You dont need an AMP for the 990's I have used the exact version you are talking about unpowered, but to answer your question, the FiiO E10 will work just fine. 

[Sharif]

its fine if you keep using the dg its great because i know i have it right now with me me me me memememememememe i don't know why i did that.............kekekeeke

 

ps i was thinking of echoes 

[defunkt]

See what it's like with the DG. If your not happy with it then ask again

[bowleggedcat]

4th option - you can just grab an o2 for $120. As long as you have a decent motherboard you don't need a DAC.

[BlackMirror]

I used the e10 with it it works really fine if you dont hear music like really,really loud.

[Roll33]

FiiO E10 DAC- good read

http://nwavguy.blogspot.ca/2012/01/fiio-e10-dac.html

[_ASSASSIN_]

You dont need an AMP for the 990's I have used the exact version you are talking about unpowered, but to answer your question, the FiiO E10 will work just fine. 

haven't tested it with onboard, but using the 990's with my phone and it didn't sound as good and clear as with an amp, e10

[cjeffcoatjr]

haven't tested it with onboard, but using the 990's with my phone and it didn't sound as good and clear as with an amp, e10

no shit is mobile onboard audio

[_ASSASSIN_]

no shit is mobile onboard audio

yeah, but I'll test it with my onboard, see how big a difference it is from my e10

[Bluuz]

4th option - you can just grab an o2 for $120. As long as you have a decent motherboard you don't need a DAC.

I've got a z77 ud3h. I don't really understand the information under the audio section, will it be fine as a DAC? 

http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=4153#sp

[NannerBeans]

Since the dt990 is 250 ohm, the 10 ohm output impedance of the xonar is not a problem so unless your xonar has static or high noise floor, it should be fine. Make sure you plug your headphones into the rear ports though because the front headphone jacks do not get amplified.