Desktop Headphone Amp

Hi looking for alittle help, I'm in the market to purchase some new headphones. Currently settled on either the Beyerdynamic DT990 Pro or AKG K701's. I have a Asus Xonar D2X soundcard i bought with my PC about 5-6 months ago.This soundcard doesnt have a built in amp, so im looking for a headphone amp to be a line through from soundcard to headphones.

I don't really know what is a good amp or not, I know i don't need a DAC with it. Was looking at the FiiO E10 but this comes with a built in DAC so started looking at the FiiO E11 but it is portable which i wouldnt be using.

Can anyone recommend a good desktop Amp under £100 that can be used in conjunction with a PC soundcard?

Thanks.

Fiio E09K will do the job well for ethier the AKG 701 vs DT990.

Fiio E11 would be fine, doesn't matter that it is portable, it could still be used with the mains power all the time.

There is also this: http://epiphany-acoustics.co.uk/products-page/headphone-amplifiers/ehp-o2-portable-headphone-amplifier/

O2 amplifier, currently 88.99 would also be a great choice. I see that the E11 is currently £54 on Amazon so maybe just get that.

Fiio E11 would be fine, doesn't matter that it is portable, it could still be used with the mains power all the time.

There is also this: http://epiphany-acoustics.co.uk/products-page/headphone-amplifiers/ehp-o2-portable-headphone-amplifier/

O2 amplifier, currently 88.99 would also be a great choice. I see that the E11 is currently £54 on Amazon so maybe just get that.

APiranhaAteMyVa

Fiio E11 would be fine, doesn't matter that it is portable, it could still be used with the mains power all the time.

There is also this: http://epiphany-acoustics.co.uk/products-page/headphone-amplifiers/ehp-o2-portable-headphone-amplifier/

O2 amplifier, currently 88.99 would also be a great choice. I see that the E11 is currently £54 on Amazon so maybe just get that.

APiranhaAteMyVa

I have the DT 990 pro 250 ohm headphones and my Fii0 E11 powers them perfectly. Coupled with a Xonar DX soundcard

I have the DT 990 pro 250 ohm headphones and my Fii0 E11 powers them perfectly. Coupled with a Xonar DX soundcard

seanmcloughlin

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I have the DT 990 pro 250 ohm headphones and my Fii0 E11 powers them perfectly. Coupled with a Xonar DX soundcard

Wolfetan

I might do, if I have spare cash at some point

No one knows about the shiit magni? It's $99 and has VERY similar performance to an O2. kris9031998

No one knows about the shiit magni? It's $99 and has VERY similar performance to an O2. kris9031998

[QUOTE="kris9031998"]No one knows about the shiit magni? It's $99 and has VERY similar performance to an O2. Timbury

[QUOTE="Timbury"][QUOTE="kris9031998"]No one knows about the shiit magni? It's $99 and has VERY similar performance to an O2. kris9031998

[QUOTE="Timbury"][QUOTE="kris9031998"]No one knows about the shiit magni? It's $99 and has VERY similar performance to an O2. kris9031998

I have this, works wonderfully.. but for my PS3 though, Im sure it will do a good job on your desktop as well.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005JT8OT6/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00

Even Jason said that the Asgard + Bifrost DESTROYED the M&M, come on, Darth.Wolfetan

Is this your view of "destroy"? And obviously this Jason is going to say it's much better since it's his company :roll: I'd be ready to bet some money on that you couldn't blind test the M&M and A&B correctly especially with cans like the HE-400.

I have this, works wonderfully.. but for my PS3 though, Im sure it will do a good job on your desktop as well.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005JT8OT6/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00

Dogswithguns

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I have this, works wonderfully.. but for my PS3 though, Im sure it will do a good job on your desktop as well.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005JT8OT6/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00

kraken2109

[QUOTE="Wolfetan"] Disproved. Come on, Wolfetan.

[QUOTE="Wolfetan"]Even Jason said that the Asgard + Bifrost DESTROYED the M&M, come on, Darth.spittis

Is this your view of "destroy"? And obviously this Jason is going to say it's much better since it's his company :roll: I'd be ready to bet some money on that you couldn't blind test the M&M and A&B correctly especially with cans like the HE-400.

[QUOTE="kraken2109"][QUOTE="Dogswithguns"]

I have this, works wonderfully.. but for my PS3 though, Im sure it will do a good job on your desktop as well.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005JT8OT6/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00

Dogswithguns