Question Asus MB Audio Output not Enough for Vintage Headphones!!

[KLund1]

Hi all,
I have a pair or AKG 240 headphone I like very much. I would like to use them for stereo playback from my desktop computer. The output from my Asus Strix Z270f dose not get near loud enough. I think need an external power amp.
Can you recomend a c-note ($100) a/c powered amp with, from motherboard 1/8"(?) input and 1/4" output(AKG headphone) jacks. I do not want a preamp, I think need and intgerated or power amp. But something small to fit on top of the compter case, or on the desk. I do not think I need a DAC, but I might be wrong.
Model numbers or links would be helpful.
Many thanks.

 

[hang-the-9]

There are dozens of reviews of headphones amps if you like the quality of the audio from the system, the Schiit Magni 3 is considered the top one in the $100 range. This O2 one is also good, you will need some adapters for the sound card output to it though https://drop.com/buy/massdrop-o2-am...mxcjy5kT9LA1eiEtAlRoCA6wQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds