[nugget toes]

I've been looking around for a solid state amp for my new Denon ah-d2000 headphones to bring out their full potential.. I'll be running from my Xonar DX to the amp to retain the eq /7.1 positioning that the soundcard offers in games, but will also be listening to a wide variety of music.

I've read a little bit on amps over at head-fi.org where they mention solid state drives the d2000 better than tube amp. Some names I've been coming across that offer amps: Little Dot, Filo, and Starving Student.

I am only looking to connect from my soundcard to the amp to the headphones, so portability is not needed. Looking to spend less than $100. What can you guys recommend?

thanks in advance.

 

[Simca]

You'd probably be best off trying to find a Fiio e9 for your price range.


Amazon.com: FiiO E9 Desktop Headphone Amplifier and Dock for E7 USB DAC: Electronics

 

[musicPC]

I've heard good things about the Zero DAC. Which is amp/dac.

With the E9 you can also buy the E7 and have a dac...but you need to spend some xtra bucks.

 

[Simca]

Quote:

Originally Posted by musicPC I've heard good things about the Zero DAC. Which is amp/dac. With the E9 you can also buy the E7 and have a dac...but you need to spend some xtra bucks.

His Xonar is just fine for a DAC. If anything better.

 

[nugget toes]

I'll stick with the Xonar for the DAC, and look into the Filo e9 a bit more.