Best option for 350€ QUICK

Gaming Audio Competitive
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Hello everyone,

I have Audio Technica ATH-M50x with Fiio KA13 small portable DAC and looking for an upgrade, especially on the imaging department.

Although I like IEM’s for their size and performance, I dislike them, because even if Ic lean my ears perfectly, the tips always get wet (sweat or wax?) and they slide out. So IEM’s is a deal-breaker.

My total budget is 350€. I can stretch my budget to 400€ for a proper DAC, DAC/AMP.
I can get any product for at least 10-20% off at THIS SHOP and this site but for that to happen, I kinda need to buy quick, my deadline is May 26-27th if I plan to buy it from them**.**

FYI, Let your browser translate the page, because they don’t have a proper site in English.
Thank You <3

  1. Edit: My total budget.
  2. Edit: IEM’S and another shop
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They have really high prices and limited selection. Can you order from AliExpress? The Hifiman Edition XS and SMS RAW-MDA1 or Topping DX5 II would be a big upgrade for budget. The big Aliexpress 6/18 sale is coming up, only the black friday and 11/11 Singles Day have bigger discounts.

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This shop is local to me + I have a friend who works there, so he can give me HUGE discounts on those prices in some cases, Same with this shop. I also can go there and listen to them in person if I so wish.

That out of the way, I was looking at FiiO FT1 Pro. Are they any good?

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Any suggestions?

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Personally I’d go for a koss KPH40, it sounds dumb but it’ll be the best Amazon purchase you’ve ever made. For DAC/Amp going with a fiio k11 or k13 wouldn’t be a bad choice.