wdEvA 0 Report post Posted November 24, 2008 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! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alvin1118 0 Report post Posted November 24, 2008 AMB Mini3 for you? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wdEvA 0 Report post Posted November 24, 2008 hmm any other recommendations? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ical 0 Report post Posted November 24, 2008 (edited) 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Morgan Wu 0 Report post Posted November 25, 2008 What headphones or earphones you want to drive with your AMP? That would be good info rather than just your budget. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest dragonboy Report post Posted November 25, 2008 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wdEvA 0 Report post Posted November 25, 2008 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? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest dragonboy Report post Posted November 25, 2008 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wdEvA 0 Report post Posted November 25, 2008 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest dragonboy Report post Posted November 26, 2008 (edited) 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 [/quote headfi Hope this helps. Edited November 26, 2008 by dragonboy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wdEvA 0 Report post Posted December 9, 2008 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? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peanutbutterjam 0 Report post Posted December 9, 2008 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wdEvA 0 Report post Posted December 19, 2008 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! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Morgan Wu 0 Report post Posted December 20, 2008 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest dragonboy Report post Posted December 20, 2008 (edited) 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites