Akg701 + what

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So looking at a set of akg701's for mostly fps and utilising dolby atmos for headphones. I've only got an on board sound card atm (ALC889). I've read tonnes of posts on them needing an amp to bring out the best in them etc and it's only served to confuse me.

So the question is what do you recommend I get at a fairly budget level? Will the fiio e10k do the trick or a xonar u7? Is a xonar dgx enough or a soundblaster z? Etc.
 
That's some great info thanks. NoName are you running win10? If so would you mind checking the spatial sound option with dolby atmos for headphones is available?
 
Went for the 701's + E10k, awesome sound. Love them together. Bought a Speedlink spes to go with, which I'm really disappointed with. It's super quiet with volume on 100 +10db. +20db creates a huge hiss.
 
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