Good sub $100 non-DIY portable headphone amp

[Faileas 0]

While i'm resisting for now (i kena getting poison right? ; ), i'm seriously considering getting a portable headphone amp to go with the headphones i got last week - They sound way better on my laptop, and i want to mess around with it a bit.

 

Keeping in view that i might build a cmoy in future or upgrade, i'd like to get something relatively inexpensive first to see if i like, and to mess around with. It needs to be portable (1/2 the time i carry a geriatric black army dispatch bag, so too heavy my shoulder die ), battery powered (Can't be walking around with a long cord like a EVA can i?). I figure since i can build a cmoy for under 40 bucks, 100 should be ok for a first one. Later can get something fancy. Any suggestions on what/where to look?

[Plexcio Acoustics 0]

Hi! I suggest you up your budget a little bit and try getting the iBasso T3 or T4 from Stereo(I can't remember which is the new one!)

 

I personally don't think there are any amps below $100 really worth looking at.

[Faileas 0]

I can adjust a bit, but a rough idea on cost would be nice ;p. I might check the next time i'm in PS - Stereo's service is quite impressive ;p

Edited May 19, 2010 by Faileas

[The Audio Hub 0]

Fiio E5/E1 no other choices under $100.

[bpribadi 0]

Fiio have E7 now which is also USB DAC in case you want to it with use your PC. But already over $100.

[Faileas 0]

hmm, the e3 looks interesting as a 'starter'- its ~ 7 USD on dealextreme. Considering its gonna get abused a bit, and i'm getting some money to my paypal account... I might pick that up to mess around with first.

[Plexcio Acoustics 0]

If I remember correctly the T3 is about $170ish range