am using FX-Audio DAC-X6, power from wall socket. about USD65 from ali. i mainly use it for dota and music(spotify) as well. drives akg 240s and superlux 668b with no issue.
it allows opamp rolling, too. Meaning you can change the opamp to different ones for different sound signature. good noob amp imho.

This post has been edited by b3x: Sep 7 2017, 09:26 AM

JBL LSR305 are active monitors, so many only need a good dac? unless you need amp for headphones as well.
Schiit Modi 2 (RM740) or Modi 2 Uber (RM1120) seems like good fit for you.

looks like the option narrows down to Aune X1s. Not sure how well it powers he400i though

https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/RA....5bdadf47pF0A7Q
Another for your consideration, but not within budget.

isn't line out basically like headphone out, just without the volume control?

other than schiit, apparently https://www.lehmannaudio.com/ are some of the best amp for HD6xx series.
also, you can find Lehmann clones on aliexpress.

Just an update: Schiit just released Magni 3.

PSA: massdrop just release O2 + SDAC for USD149.99 and subsidized international shipping

means you are selling your amp? hmmmmmmmm?
including shipping its about rm600

haha nice. please review

just a psa: Fiio on aliexpress is selling refurbished E09k for USD49. not sure if they deliver here to malaysia as they already have few distributors here.

why not? i mean, just couple hundred RM only on top of what have "invested"

just got my hd600, hook on DAc-X6. it has enough to power it. just wondering if a magni 3 would make any changes.

damn. how much is that total then?
on the other hand, wonder if local retailers will drop the price of magni 2.

hmmm. it will be something
1) made or only available in the US.
2) something reasonable size that you can carry.

Sounds like status audio or monoprice stuff.

using a Fiio Q1. i would recommend this. at this price this is hard to beat. Can consider Q1 Mk2, too.

yes, Q1 has 2 inputs, micro usb and 3.5mm;
1) phone's usb otg (OTG is a dongle from micro usb to normal usb) to Q1's micro usb. For phones that uses usb-c, you can get usb-c to micro-usb cable from aliexpress. Aliexpress also can find short micro to micro.
2) phone's 3.5mm headphone jack to Q1's 3.5mm input.

what phone are you using?

Q1 has build in battery, and you can switch on the charging function as you wish when connect to usb, and you can still use it when charging over laptop.

K1 doesn't have a battery, so it will draw power from your phone or computer when using it. it is smaller and lighter than Q1, but Q1 can power more power hungry headphone, simply because it has its own power source. As for reliability and durability, both are equal, i think, as both are made mostly out of metal. Although Fiio is china brand, they are quite well regarded in terms of build quality.



depends on your usage. Q1 is a DAC/AMP combo, can connect via USB and 3.5mm
A5 is pure amplifier, people usually use it with a DAP rather than a phone. If chip to chip compare in amplifier department, A5 should be better.
Maybe you can audit it? Starspicker seems to be carrying both

K1 would be good if you dont plan to upgrade past m50x, as m50x is relatively easy to power.
If you plan to upgrade to something better with higher impedance, Q1 would be a better choice for future-proof, as it can power a lot of headphones, even 300ohm Sennheiser HD600