BahTeng 0 Report post Posted September 25, 2008 Hey, thinking of getting a portable amp to enhance my music any bang for the money amp? have abt 300$ to spend, anyone care to share some model that i can look into? Thanks alot, still very new to audio stuff... need lots of advise from u guys Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tubeman 0 Report post Posted September 25, 2008 (edited) Hey, thinking of getting a portable amp to enhance my music any bang for the money amp? have abt 300$ to spend, anyone care to share some model that i can look into? Thanks alot, still very new to audio stuff... need lots of advise from u guys The type or make of the amp. you chose will depend on your music preference (ie. sound signature, presentation of the bass, mid and treble etc.), the difficulty of the load it is required to drive (ie. full sized headphones or iems) and the matching with your other equipment (ie. cables and source). And not to mention the type of size and cosmetics you may prefer. Selecting an amp requires you to know what you are looking for. Your best bet to find out, if you have not already found out, is to look and see, and to try out as many amps. as possible, before finally deciding. But do remember that it is you who will have to live with it - so, buy something you like and not what others think you should buy as what they like may not necessarily be your cup of tea. Edited September 25, 2008 by Tubeman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pikachu 0 Report post Posted September 26, 2008 Try the Go-vibe pettie or Ibasso. If ur increasing ur budget try the tomahawk or hornet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BahTeng 0 Report post Posted September 26, 2008 Try the Go-vibe pettie or Ibasso. If ur increasing ur budget try the tomahawk or hornet Thanks, will try out a few amp first b4 getting my hand on one btw i wan to get something neutral.... dont wan a dynamic type of amp cos i mostly listen to vocal and classical Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blackmouth0 0 Report post Posted September 26, 2008 Thanks, will try out a few amp first b4 getting my hand on one btw i wan to get something neutral.... dont wan a dynamic type of amp cos i mostly listen to vocal and classical why nt try ibasso d2 viper??? good and value for money, i think it will go well with the music you listening to.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BahTeng 0 Report post Posted September 26, 2008 (edited) why nt try ibasso d2 viper??? good and value for money, i think it will go well with the music you listening to.... why not, will give the viper a try.... i guess the only place to try the i basso is SE rite? hm... guess will go down tml to try out. btw they are having a creative sale tml, think its a 1 day offer and there only 2 timing slot might get a mp3 if the price is good! Edited September 26, 2008 by BahTeng Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nofing 0 Report post Posted September 26, 2008 Something neutral? iQube? But that would be out of your price range though... Or you could consider the mini3 with different opamps to suit your music preference? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pikachu 0 Report post Posted September 27, 2008 Thanks, will try out a few amp first b4 getting my hand on one btw i wan to get something neutral.... dont wan a dynamic type of amp cos i mostly listen to vocal and classical Easy Graham Slee with contour off is ur cup of tea, but be careful of the price.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darkkopi 0 Report post Posted September 27, 2008 Easy Graham Slee with contour off is ur cup of tea, but be careful of the price.... voyager is not neutral Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slowth 0 Report post Posted September 27, 2008 BahTeng, check out the corda headsix amp... there're many good reviews on it online.. and it's one of the more neutral amps out there.. i love the sound on mine and like you,i love vocals and jazz on it.. acoustic music is great too! Brand new including shipping in would be less than 300. Corda's are pretty well known for great sound and build. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blackmouth0 0 Report post Posted September 27, 2008 yup, imo i tihnk that viper is also a god choice la. Given the size and sound. btw, that's the model that can do op amp rolling right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evilmerlin 0 Report post Posted September 27, 2008 Yup. The new D3 Python seems to have some favourable reviews from Head-fi but thats just slightly out of your budget. Do you need a DAC? If you don't need one, the P3 Heron is worth trying too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BahTeng 0 Report post Posted September 27, 2008 Did not expect so many replys from u guys. really helpful guys from sgheadphones i dont really need a dac cos my source is only my ipod, no Coms. quite interested in the ibasso heron, is it in singapore yet? so many amps to choose from.... really Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mimi 0 Report post Posted September 27, 2008 (edited) What headphones/earphones are you using? You should definitely test and try the amps at our friendly local shops, but if you aren't able to, then the ability to tweak the flavour of the sound conveniently, e.g. thru rolling op-amps, would help mitigate potential buyer regret. Edited September 27, 2008 by mimi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BahTeng 0 Report post Posted September 30, 2008 At last...... tested some ibasso portable amp in SE today p2, viper and the heron..... heard from them that the heron just arrived 3days ago come with OP amp and such... very interesting. anyone done it b4? dont need a dac so still considering between the p2 and p3 heron anyone care to advise from here? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
