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Portable dac/amp for Hifiman HE400SE

jogi

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Is there any portable dac/amp that has enough power to drive Hifiman HE400SE headphones?
According to ASR measurements the CEntrance DACPort HD should by most powerful portable amp, but I don't think it is available in europe.
What about Hidizs DH80S will it have enough power to drive the HE400SE?
Any other recommendation?
 

l-m

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Although the DACPortHD is indeed the best for the HE400SE, its power is still not enough for them to play at 100%. With a separate powerful amplifier (I use Drop THX AAA ONE), the sound improves noticeably. Including if you use DACPortHD as a DAC.
 

asrUser

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iFi Gryphon
 

Adaboy4z

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I was using the iFi Go blu it sounded ok, but as others said you need more power.
"Hover Boards dont work on water unless you got POWER"
Biff
 

jacke

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I run mine on a phone jack. assortment of dongles and up to a 240mw AP90. all power them to enough volume. I think the low sensitivity is throwing some off and not allowing for the low 25 Ohm.
 
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