Looking closer at your headphones I’m not sure the iFi would be the best match sonically nor would a tube amp given the 99’s low input impedance. Personally I’d be looking to a more neutrally-voiced amp/DAC like the AQ Dragonfly Red that I own so know its sonic signature well, and the Stereophile reviewer who reviewed your ‘phones also used the Red and it seemed to work well with them so you might want to read the review. What might be an even better option for another $100 if you don’t need portability would be the Topping E30 DAC and L30 amp separates. Anyway, just some further thoughts FWIW.
Looks for Headphone Tube Amp
Hey everyone,
I’m not an audiophile, but I’m looking for help when it comes to finding a small tube amp for a pair of Meze 99 Classic closed back headphones. Something between $100 - $250, I mostly listen to indie, acoustic, pop, and hiphop
They don’t require much power to drive them--I could use them w/o an amp--but I’d love to have an amp simply to improve the sound quality as much as possible, within reason. Looking to use the headphones and amp for an iPhone and Macbook air.
Would love any suggestions and reasoning behind the suggestions.
Again, I’m not an audiophile, and know these aren’t audiophile quality headphones, but I like seeking the advice of experts!
I’m not an audiophile, but I’m looking for help when it comes to finding a small tube amp for a pair of Meze 99 Classic closed back headphones. Something between $100 - $250, I mostly listen to indie, acoustic, pop, and hiphop
They don’t require much power to drive them--I could use them w/o an amp--but I’d love to have an amp simply to improve the sound quality as much as possible, within reason. Looking to use the headphones and amp for an iPhone and Macbook air.
Would love any suggestions and reasoning behind the suggestions.
Again, I’m not an audiophile, and know these aren’t audiophile quality headphones, but I like seeking the advice of experts!
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