[Adu]

Hello,
 
I own an Macbook Pro and I need a DAC/headphone amplifier for my Sennheiser HD600. 
 
These are my options
 
1. Meridian Explorer
2. Audioquest Dragonfly 1.2
3. Audioengine D3
4. Fiio E18/E17
 
Thanks for help!

 

[Koolpep]

  Hello,
 
I own an Macbook Pro and I need a DAC/headphone amplifier for my Sennheiser HD600. 
 
These are my options
 
1. Meridian Explorer
2. Audioquest Dragonfly 1.2
3. Audioengine D3
4. Fiio E18/E17
 
Thanks for help!

I can personally out of these options only vouch for the Audioengine D3 which is an amazing piece of kit. I am actually using it at the moment by coincidence.
 
Here is someone explaining his experience with it and the HD600 - seems to drive it very well. 
 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/701027/amazing-audioengine-d3
 
Cheers,
K

 

[Adu]

Thank you for reply. Could really drive Audioengine D3 Sennheiser HD600?

 

[Poimandres]

You could save a little more and get the Leckerton UHA 6 MK II or perhaps even the LH labs geek out 450.

 

[ProtegeManiac]

 
 
I own an Macbook Pro and I need a DAC/headphone amplifier for my Sennheiser HD600. 
 
4. Fiio E18/E17

 

Do you have an Android? That's the only real reason to get the E18.

For a bit less money than either of those, there's the Ibasso D-Zero MkII. I have the original version and even this one can drive the HD600 well enough - when the earpads are relatively new and the headband relaxed (ie the grip is loose so it doesn't boost the bass response) I'd have to listen back to back with the Meier Cantate.2 to hear any differene (the Ibasso is a little bit warmer overall). The MkII has an improved amp section and works with newer Android and iOS devices.