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I'm looking for a dac/amp to drive hd800 and hifiman x that is similar to this JDS labs but available on amazon (trying to spend gift certificates)
www.audiosciencereview.com
right now I am using a fiio Q5 but I want something more substantial with a big knob like the JDS.
source is amazon music on a Samsung S9 phone.
can anyone recommend anything that would be suitable or is the best bet to go with JDS and spend the $400 amazon gc on a vacuum cleaner?
thanks and happy holidays to everyone!

JDS Labs Element IV DAC & HP Amp with EQ Review
This is a review, listening tests and detailed measurements of the JDS Labs Element IV (4) stereo DAC and headphone amplifier with support for parametric equalization. It was sent to me by the company and costs US $499. The Element IV implements their large and joyful horizontal volume control...

right now I am using a fiio Q5 but I want something more substantial with a big knob like the JDS.
source is amazon music on a Samsung S9 phone.
can anyone recommend anything that would be suitable or is the best bet to go with JDS and spend the $400 amazon gc on a vacuum cleaner?
thanks and happy holidays to everyone!