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Looking for a USB Headphone amplifier

I am currently using a Music Fidelity OBH21 amp with a V-DAC to drive AKG 701 headphones. Though this system provides detail, I would like to improve on the ’soundstage’ and add a little more bass.

To this end, I am looking for USB headphone amplifier and also may upgrade from the 701s. Would like to purchase the amp 1st, one that would support a headphone upgrade.

Any recommendations?

mesch

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zd542
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The new Ayre Codex would be my first choice. If that's too much, the Oppo looks like a very good choice.
zd542
5,339 posts
 
If you live in the US, give The Cable Company a call. They have a lot of headphone amps/dacs in your price range. If you take advantage of their demo program, they'll send you a box full of demo units so you can try them all at once. They also sell your Creek, and will be able to make some comparisons for you.
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