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I didn't just go into buying an amp or DAC for 1 headset, but for every headset I own. I started with an inexpensive Topping NX4. Portable with great reviews, lots of power and a great battery. I've used it with my ipods (3.5mm) and Samsung note 8 USB C. (It sounds better when you can use the USB input.) Update I now have used it with my laptop using lossless FLAC files and I can't hear much of a difference between that and the phone streaming hi res files. Anyway, it's more than enough for: Beats executive (1st headset I ever bought), 1 more triple driver (seriously amazing... maybe my favorite), Status audio cb1 (don't laugh they're dope and inexpensive), and all my IME's (tons, too many to list) This portable unit came up short however when powering these headsets. Sennheiser hd6xx Hifiman he4xx AKG7xx (I'm on the fence with the Beyerdynamic DT... options) but whatever I pick, it will be their high ohm version. So I bought a Emotiva x-100 and added the jumpers for the headset jack to get the full power of the amp. I won't power the top headsets with it (it can easily blow them), and you can hear that power hum but these bottom cans come alive! My setup goes: Source (player, ipod etc.) At 80% Nx4 used as volume control (from 30% to...) Emotiva at 70% (knob set and I don't move it) It's worked beautifully for any headset that's high ohm or tough to drive. And now regardless of what I buy, I'm sure I have more than enough power to get them to shine. Im now looking into a better digital player so the source will give me the best sound.
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