Azeia
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If you read the past two pages, starting with my post here, you'll see we were actually just discussing this (someone asked about DT 770, but I have DT 990 which is similarly hard-to-drive, so I gave my thoughts).Is atom a good amp for dt990 250ohm or is it OP?
Others say you can run in low gain, but I don't agree. My experience is you'd need the Atom's full muscle at high gain to power DT 990 properly. I have a DX3 Pro currently which does 125mW into 300 Ohms, that works but I have no headroom for really quiet tracks, like in some movies, etc.
Your FiiO K3 has 13mW of power into 300 Ohms according to Amir's measurements, which I'd say is nowhere near enough for 250 Ohm DT 990. If you're thinking it's enough (not sure if that was a typo or not in your last post), then you'll definitely be impressed with the Atom, especially in how much more bass/lowend you'll get, as I can guarantee that those headphones are being starved for power at a measly 13mW.