harrison1216
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So I have the super popular beyerdynamic DT 770 pro 80 ohm headphones and have been a happy user of them for about 4 years. I mostly use them to game and listen to music and they're great. I've always paired them with the Fosi audio q4 dac and amp and was happy.
I play guitar and had a headrush(digital amp and pedal board) connected through a bunch of converters From analog to digital and to the back of the Fosi which worked as an easy way to switch between guitar and computer audio(it was always a mess of wires but it worked).
Recently, I invested in a Scarlett 2i2 as a future-proof way to plug in a new mic, and to use my guitar and computer at the same time. I'm very happy with it, and it's connected to my active monitors on my desk. I connected my headphones to the Scarlett and it sounded alright, but it is very quiet even on the max setting, from what I've read, it seems the best solution would be to pair the 2i2 with a dedicated headphone amplifier. I assume the best way to do this, especially so I don't have my speakers and headphone running at once, would be to use the headphone out and use a 3.5 to rca to plug into an amp, then to the 770s. Also would i keep the knob on the 2i2 all the way up and adjust it on the amp? Would this be the best configuration to confirm no loss in quality?
I also am completely new to headphone amps, with my only experience being the Fosi amp. I have done a good amount of research and am torn between whether I want the Magni heretic or the vali 2/other tube amp. The only way I'd really know if I want a tube amp is to try it but I wanted to know the public general consensus on this.
I'm looking to spend less than $250 on the amp. To be really honest I'm just looking for the best possible listening experience and whatever can get me there is what I'm after.
I play guitar and had a headrush(digital amp and pedal board) connected through a bunch of converters From analog to digital and to the back of the Fosi which worked as an easy way to switch between guitar and computer audio(it was always a mess of wires but it worked).
Recently, I invested in a Scarlett 2i2 as a future-proof way to plug in a new mic, and to use my guitar and computer at the same time. I'm very happy with it, and it's connected to my active monitors on my desk. I connected my headphones to the Scarlett and it sounded alright, but it is very quiet even on the max setting, from what I've read, it seems the best solution would be to pair the 2i2 with a dedicated headphone amplifier. I assume the best way to do this, especially so I don't have my speakers and headphone running at once, would be to use the headphone out and use a 3.5 to rca to plug into an amp, then to the 770s. Also would i keep the knob on the 2i2 all the way up and adjust it on the amp? Would this be the best configuration to confirm no loss in quality?
I also am completely new to headphone amps, with my only experience being the Fosi amp. I have done a good amount of research and am torn between whether I want the Magni heretic or the vali 2/other tube amp. The only way I'd really know if I want a tube amp is to try it but I wanted to know the public general consensus on this.
I'm looking to spend less than $250 on the amp. To be really honest I'm just looking for the best possible listening experience and whatever can get me there is what I'm after.