Portable AMP

[wdEvA 0]

Hey guys,

I'm currently using a Cowon A3 and a Beyerdynamic DT660

 

Looking to venture into the portable AMP region.

any recommendations?

 

Budget would be < $150, max $200.

 

Thanks!

 

[alvin1118 0]

AMB Mini3 for you?

[wdEvA 0]

hmm any other recommendations?

[ical 0]

Your budget honestly has very limited choice. AMB Mini3 as mentioned is good and value for money. Or you can also look at the new iBasso T4.

Edited November 24, 2008 by ical

[Morgan Wu 0]

What headphones or earphones you want to drive with your AMP? That would be good info rather than just your budget.

[Guest dragonboy]

Your budget honestly has very limited choice. AMB Mini3 as mentioned is good and value for money. Or you can also look at the new iBasso T4.

I was also about to suggest the Ibasso T4. Slim-looking sleek amplifier that kick up a storm.

4ch Architechture Design

Gain and Bass Booster switches

ALPS Potentiometer

Stainless Steel Case With Chrome Color Anodized Finish

Rechargeable Li-Polymer Battery with integrated charging system

Charging is accomplished with either the USB cable or AC adapter

Up to 24 hours of play time

Measures 64.5L x 37W x 10H (mm), and weighs only 29g

 

[wdEvA 0]

What headphones or earphones you want to drive with your AMP? That would be good info rather than just your budget.

 

as mentioned above. a beyer DT660.

 

 

May i know the price of the ibasso T4?

 

 

 

[Guest dragonboy]

as mentioned above. a beyer DT660.

May i know the price of the ibasso T4?

I think about $150+-.... exact price need to check with stereo.

[wdEvA 0]

thanks.

hmm but i cant seem to find any reviews on the ibasso T4.

any other recommendation?

then i can head to stereo to audit the amps =x

[Guest dragonboy]

thanks.

hmm but i cant seem to find any reviews on the ibasso T4.

any other recommendation?

then i can head to stereo to audit the amps =x

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headfi

 

Hope this helps.

Edited November 26, 2008 by dragonboy

[wdEvA 0]

thanks for the link.

 

hmm, any others? seems like the ibasso is more for IEMs?

or am I wrong to say so?

 

anyway, between the mini3 and ibasso, is there anywhere that i can audition both?

[peanutbutterjam 0]

Frankly bro, you can't go too far wrong with the mini 3. Can change opamps too to suit your taste.

 

Having said that you'd still better head down to stereo to give the T4 a run. Mini3 can just ask around i suppose.

[wdEvA 0]

hmmm i was told by a friend that it will be a better deal if i were to go for the D2 BOA / D3 Python.

Any comments on that vs the T4?

Also i would like to ask,

since the D2/D3 is a DAC as well.

how can i hook it to to my ESI Near 04?

I'm currently using a FubarII which has 2 RCA that allows me to hook it up to the speakers. but i only see one output on the D2/D3,

how am i able to do the same for these?

 

Thanks!

[Morgan Wu 0]

I guess u need to get something like this

 

 

To change the output of the D3 to RCA for your speakers. I think you need a pair of RCA wires to complete the task too.

 

Well we didnt suggest D2 or D3 previously because they are both out of your budget.

 

D3 is value for money for its sound, but its big and bulky and battery charges is an hassle, (cant charge odd number 0f batteries at once, always need a extra battery to make it 6). D3's radio frequency interference is also notorious. Take it into a train full of people using handphones and you know what i mean.

 

D2 is small, sound is good, but i prefer D3's sound. However D2 is 100 dollars cheaper and has a li-ion battery built in.

 

People who buy T4 should be primarily attracted by its size and value. I have never heard the T4 before but my guess is D3 should sound better.

 

It really depends on what characteristics you are looking for in a amp, see if DAC, size, sound quality or cost is your main factor of consideration. Research on all those aspects, compare them and decide yourself dude.

 

 

[Guest dragonboy]

Morgan Wu, wouldn't it be better using a direct 3.5mm mini to a RCA cable instead of a connector then a cable. I'm not familiar with the ESI Near 04.... pls correct me if I'm wrong.

Edited December 20, 2008 by dragonboy