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Advice for headphone amp and dac

Hi everyone. I am looking to get a headphone amp and dac. I have a pair of 70s Sennheiser 414 headphones. Pretty sure they are the 600ohm. I also have newer Grado headphones but I want to be able to use the 414s too so I want a headphone amp to drive them. I want to stream to this set up using my Mac Book. This will be my introduction to streaming. I am thinking to try streaming to listen to stuff I don't have. If I like it I will probably buy a LP if available. I listen 99% LP. CD every now and then. Maybe eventually I will get a dedicated streamer but it is not in the budget right now. I have researched Schiit and am considering Midgard/Modius combination. Maybe Lyr Headphone amp If I can stretch the budget when the time comes to purchase. Budget at this time is around $700.

What do you think? 

oharek

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terenthia
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Chord Electronics Mojo 2 (headphone amp and FPGA DAC) Fits your budget well.

Powerful enough to drive almost all headphones (not electrostatics)

At its price point it is class leading. Excellent clarity, detail and separation and will plug directly in to your MacBook.

The Mojo will also scale well as you invest up the ladder.

Enjoy the music!

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