go wif d q701 instd, d neu cable reali makes a diff ...

I dunno about hippo amp but if it's not a desktop amp, it won't make K701 sing.

K701 is good. But we always describe it to be a amp hunger. As most of the entry level amplifier do not able to drive it nicely. How do you define "drive it nicely"? If you have the chances to listen to how was the fully maximise K701 sound, you will get the idea. A bad combinations can make K701 to be very hollow, or empty sounding.

As such, Please do consider well, IF you are target for huge soundstage, this is the one to go. But, you will need to take up more funds afterwards. The ratio for K701 is 1:1.5, If you wan to make it sound nice, you will need to spend RM1.5 for amp where your headphone are RM1. I have so many customer/friends placing their K701 collecting dusts this baby need a big time amplifier.

Please let us know what is your music preference, K701 are good for classical music, jass music, but if you are making this baby for rock, so sorry, K701 can never be rock.

To be frank though, you can just buy both, given the price is 1/2 cheaper than Malaysia's price lololol.
Still, it is up to you.

I think as long as you keep everything intact, box, accessories, you can return it within 30 days iinm.