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Oct 28, 2018

erickongMy actual budget is around $300 so I was planning on purchasing an amp. The layout of the room is very open as I live in a studio apartment. I am only worried about waking my fiancé while I am gaming because of the leakage being possibly too high. But I’ve never owned a pair of open backs so I’m just trying to make sure that wouldn’t be a problem. Thank you for your quick response, I’ve had a thread on tomsguide for 2 weeks with no response!

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Oct 28, 2018

CapNProdigy2 weeks, no response, that sucks. I'm on massdrop a lot so I reply to a bunch of stuff. With a $300 budget you can have a great audio set up. People really like the Schiit Fula 2 (DAC and amp). I'd recommend the HD58X or HD6XX. They are very clear, the audio clarity is amazing. The sound is very analytical and neutral. The HD58X has good bass (I own a pair). The soundstage and sound isolation/separation is amazing. Since you've never bought someone off Massdrop before. I'll give you my referral code. That way when your 1st purchase is completed, you get a $10 referral code for your next purchase.

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CapNProdigyhttps://www.massdrop.com/?referer=BPKDQH

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erickongI was actually just looking at the 58x! I was actually about to buy them since they are about to end the drop. My only concern is how is mass drop on shipping? Do they use usps, ups or fedex? I had seen that some people’s reviews on some drops were saying they were getting their stuff months later.

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erickongI will actually need to get a modmic as well. Would that amp fit in my budget with a $50 modmic?

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erickongIm not able to find that amp/fax anywhere as it seems it is sold out. This is the sound card I was intentionally going to buy, but was also looking at the Fiio 10. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EZT7RE4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_14D1Bb8CGR9GK

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CapNProdigyThe only reason why people complain about it taking forever to ship. Is because the product is still in the manufacting phase. The HD58X is already made and only takes a couple of days to ship to you. I live in the Midwest and Massdrop sends to me via FedEx.

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CapNProdigyThe Schiit Fula 2 only has a 1/4 inch jack. I have no experience with the sound card you linked or the FiiO

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erickongI can't find anywhere to buy the Schiit Fula 2. Is there another amp that you would suggest?

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CapNProdigyI have the Micca OriGen G2 but it's sold out on Amazon. Lemme talk to some people and get back to you

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erickongThanks for being so helpful! I read a few discussions and some people are saying this is a good dac/amp FX Audio DAC-X6

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CapNProdigyIt only has a 1/4 inch jack in the front. Most of the Massdrop collab headphones comes with a 1/4 inch adapter, just read the specs on the drop page

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Oct 29, 2018

CapNProdigywith your budget just grab a soundblaster AE-5 soundcard with the HD58X. just about 300 for both together.

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