[Recommendation Needed] Looking for entry level sound card+DAC+amp set for my PC and DT880 Pro Headphone, budget 1000

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As stated in the title, I'm looking for a budget pc-hifi setup for my Beyerdynamic DT880 Pro 250ohm， I have 1000 USD handy for that, I need a good soundcard for my PC, a DAC and a headphone amplifier.

Currently I'm looking at the Creative X-Fi Titanium, I would like to know if it is a good card for audiophiles.

I usually listem to some classic music like symphony, orchestra and violin/piano solos, also some classic vocal/pop/folk/country music.

I heard that tube amplifiers sounds very sweet, what do you guys recommend?

Thank you guys in advance

 

[ifor]

Have a look at this.

http://www.gspaudio.co.uk/bitzie-usb-dac-external-soundcard.htm

 

[Overdose]

One of the Benchmark DACs, without hesitation. It wouldn't be entry standard though, more of a reference standard, indeed a benchmark.

It would also be the base for a very good active system if you ever went down that route due to also being a good preamp.

 

[Anonymous]

Check out the Yulong D100 (excellent external DAC/headphone amp) maybe in combination with the Yulong A100 (dedicated headphone amp).

Both are a real bargain, available for purchase on ebay.

I have the D100 (not the new mkII) standalone as DAC handling all my Stereo tasks as link between TV/NAS and my oldschool preamp/amp.

I am very pleased by the results.

Regards

 

[Anonymous]

thank you guys but benchmark's DAC is out of my budget range~

the yulong products seems attractive, I could keep an eye on them, do you guys still have any other recommendations?~

 

[ifor]

Did you check out the Slee Bitzie? You can arrange a two week home loan.

 

[Overdose]

thank you guys but benchmark's DAC is out of my budget range~

the yulong products seems attractive, I could keep an eye on them, do you guys still have any other recommendations?~

Yes.

THIS

 

[Ajani]

thank you guys but benchmark's DAC is out of my budget range~

Don't be so sure! I use a Benchmark DAC1 (975 USD) + M-Audio Transit USB (75 USD) to drive my AKG K701s. So that setup was just $50 over your budget (new). If you want to spend less, then you can get a used DAC1 on Audiogon (or a refurbished one direct from Benchmark) for $700.