Mr Farmer 0 Report post Posted March 14, 2005 My budget is around $100. pls recommend me a reasonable good port amp for around this price range. I'm not particular about having great quality. just something to power up my Sony V6 thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fuwen 0 Report post Posted March 14, 2005 (edited) Try the PA2V2 at US$64. There are few threads on this forum discussing about this amp. I think there are some DIY portables available also in the Classified section. Edited March 14, 2005 by fuwen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N@Z 0 Report post Posted March 14, 2005 If you're not worried about sound quality then it's not really necessary to get a portable headphone amplifier unless you're not getting enough volume output from your portable source in the first place. Based on my experience the V6 (or 7506) works fine off most portable headphone out if sound quality is not an issue. Nevertheless if you still need one, a basic DIY CMOY design headphone amp should suit your needs. Members like Tropicalrips or digi01 can help sort you out there within your price requirements. Also, a portable amp works best out off a line out. You will need to factor in an additional mini cable to connect from your source to the amp. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Farmer 0 Report post Posted March 14, 2005 .... The phones works great but the volume is low when I listen to anything from my Notebook or when I watch DVDs on my Desktop/Notebook. Of coz I wanna see how an amp will improve the sound quality of the V6! Does it really make a difference? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonTheMan 0 Report post Posted March 14, 2005 If your source has a line out, it may be worthwhile getting an amp. Not only will it boost the volume, but it should also provide you with better sound. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nakedtoes 0 Report post Posted March 14, 2005 Frankly speaking after since i got a headphone amp.. i never listen wo one... even for my panasonic inearbud Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guguchiao 0 Report post Posted March 25, 2005 (edited) Anyone try Dr Head headphone Amp? .. izzit good ? In the mist of considering bet. this or PA2V2 for my iriver H320. Specifications 1. Charging Current: 220mA 2. Operating Voltage: 9V(Adaptor), 7.2V(Battery) 3. Headphone Impedance Range: 32-600ohm 4. Input Type: (2) Unbalanced, Mix Together 5. Input Connectors: 1/4" Tip=Left, Ring=Right, RCA (White)=Left, RCA (Red)=Right 6. Input Impedance: 11k ohm 7. Output Type: (1) Stereo Amplifier 8. Output Connector: 1/4" Tip=Left, Ring= Right (1/4" to 1/8" converter incl.) 9. Output Impedance: 5 ohm 10. Average Load Power: 100mW @32 ohm 11. Overall Gain Range: off to +12dB 12. LED Threshold Level: -22.5dBu (output level) 13. THD: 0.005 (Minimum), (100mW/32ohm 1kHz) 14. Power Supply: -DC Adaptor 220V / AAA Charging Battery (Ni-MH) X 6 (7.2V ~ 9V) 750mA (9-10 hours lifetime) 16. Weight; 125g (without battery), 200g (with AAA X 6 battery) 17. Size: 22H x 94W x 90D (mm) 18. Structure Material : Aluminum 19. Over Charging prevent function (Charge_LED) Edited March 25, 2005 by guguchiao Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
idkfa 0 Report post Posted March 25, 2005 (edited) Anyone try Dr Head headphone Amp? .. izzit good ? In the mist of considering bet. this or PA2V2 for my iriver H320. Specifications 1. Charging Current: 220mA 2. Operating Voltage: 9V(Adaptor), 7.2V(Battery) 3. Headphone Impedance Range: 32-600ohm 4. Input Type: (2) Unbalanced, Mix Together 5. Input Connectors: 1/4" Tip=Left, Ring=Right, RCA (White)=Left, RCA (Red)=Right 6. Input Impedance: 11k ohm 7. Output Type: (1) Stereo Amplifier 8. Output Connector: 1/4" Tip=Left, Ring= Right (1/4" to 1/8" converter incl.) 9. Output Impedance: 5 ohm 10. Average Load Power: 100mW @32 ohm 11. Overall Gain Range: off to +12dB 12. LED Threshold Level: -22.5dBu (output level) 13. THD: 0.005 (Minimum), (100mW/32ohm 1kHz) 14. Power Supply: -DC Adaptor 220V / AAA Charging Battery (Ni-MH) X 6 (7.2V ~ 9V) 750mA (9-10 hours lifetime) 16. Weight; 125g (without battery), 200g (with AAA X 6 battery) 17. Size: 22H x 94W x 90D (mm) 18. Structure Material : Aluminum 19. Over Charging prevent function (Charge_LED) I've tried this amp before. Considering the price, I'll rather get those tin amps from the internet. One thing cool about this amp is that it provides a nice carry pouch but other than that, it's really nothing that great. Are you sure it's available locally? Provide some links maybe? EDIT: Found the link to the local retailer. Edited March 25, 2005 by idkfa Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guguchiao 0 Report post Posted March 25, 2005 it should costs $195 from this shop called Jaben in Adelphi, #04-16. I read from the Hardwarezone forum frm this link : http://forums.hardwarezone.com/showthread....ht=portable+amp Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
idkfa 0 Report post Posted March 25, 2005 $195 for the Dr HEad. Expensive IMO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baluku 0 Report post Posted March 26, 2005 $195 for the Dr HEad. Expensive IMO. Hows the PA2V2 compared to the Dr Head ? btw, is there also a Dr Amp ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Absolute0 0 Report post Posted March 26, 2005 The only other Dr I know about is Dr. Xin Feng of fixup and his supermacro/micro/mini series of amps. And not to forget our resident doctor! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
auron 0 Report post Posted March 29, 2005 ehh...what is a amp for?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonTheMan 0 Report post Posted March 29, 2005 An amplifier is used to amplify the sound from a given source. This is best done via the line out, thereby by passing the internal amplifier. It is also used as a means to drive headphones which are not capable of driven otherwise. The amplifier may also provide additional functions such as a bass boost or crossfeed function, although these are mostly in the minority. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
auron 0 Report post Posted March 30, 2005 It is also used as a means to drive headphones which are not capable of driven otherwise. hmm...drive headphones? what does it means? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
