Good amp for beyerdynamic dt 770 pro 80

[nikoK]

So i have bought the dt 770 pro 80 ohm, and i am willing to spend money on an amplifier.

I was thinking about buying the fiio e12, but is there another, perhaps better amp, around that pricepoint?

And btw how much will the audio quality improve with an amp?

 

[RazerZ]

An amp will drive the headphones louder. Do not expect a major difference in audio quality. A large factor affecting sound quality is the damping factor, your source should have an output impedance < 1/8 of your headphone impedance. In this case <10 ohms. May I ask what you are plugging them into?

For $100 the Schiit Magni 2 is a great option but isn't portable.

 

[nikoK]

I will be plugging them into my pc, desktop and phone.

 

[RazerZ]

Have you tried them out yet or are the still being shipped? You might find they do not need an amp with the laptop and desktop, your phone might.

 

[nikoK]

Still being shipped, and to clarify: i will not buy an amp if i dont have to, but ppl on this forum told me to expect, the volume to be low.
Therefore they advised me to buy an amp.

 

[nikoK]

So, no one can suggest me a better amp at that pricepoint?

 

[RazerZ]

For portable use you might want to consider the CmoyBB, only $60.

https/www.jdslabs.com/products/1/cmoybb-v2-03-headphone-amplifier/

Another option for home use would be the Monoprice DAC+AMP for $100. The combo could be useful if your onboard dac isn't the greatest and you notice audible noise/interference. Usually the case with old or low end hardware.

https/www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=11567