Amp Suggestions? Neeed Help.

[Elluzion]

Well recently sold My MisterX^Mini^3 because I wanted an Amp with a DAC. I will be powering my Ultrasone 750 Proline and Livewires. Portable will probably be the best. It would be nice to bring around, but not a necessity since the 750s and livewires don't need much to power them... I was looking into the Ibasso D2,

Budget: $200 firm, but willing to bend up $25 if needed.

IDEAS?

ALSO I need to be able to hook the amp up to my Ipod... through LOD

[TSi]

For 200$ total, i really doubt u can get a desktop amp (tube)

[Elluzion]

Originally Posted by TSi

For 200$ total, i really doubt u can get a desktop amp (tube)

Oh well I saw a little dot (tube) not sure the model not long ago for around $200 or so... so wasn't sure. but yeah portable amp is more realistic..

[Zerachiel]

Little Dot MK 2 II Headphone Amp Amplifier/Pre-Amp! - eBay (item 190214464080 end time Apr-20-08 08:16:25 PDT)

This?

If you can get 20 USD more, try the Darkvoice Figaro, I think that might work out.

[Uncle Erik]

The Eddie Current Lunchbox II is worth the stretch to $225.

Lunch Box

[Elluzion]

Originally Posted by Uncle Erik

The Eddie Current Lunchbox II is worth the stretch to $225.

Lunch Box

oooh that lunch box is nice. How would I hook it up to my computer/?

[Elluzion]

Here is what I need in an amp:

1. Be able to play it through my Ipod (from LOD to mini)

2. Be able to use it as a DAC to my Laptop/Computer


Can you hook up portables to Desktop amps such as the Lunchbox?

[1Time]

Originally Posted by Uncle Erik

The Eddie Current Lunchbox II is worth the stretch to $225.

Lunch Box

That's $235 shipped to the U.S., and it's 150 Ohm minimum. So it would be good for my HD580 but does not seem appropriate for Ultrasones.

[jgonino]

Wait....what?

You want a DAC, but you are looking at an amp? I think maybe you have the two mixed up:

A DAC for your needs would take the digital signal from the laptop, and convert to analog. Then you send the analog signal from the DAC to the amp (lunchbox).

If you have a decent line-output from your computer, you can send the analog directly to the amp.

Also, you would need to either get an adapter for your LOD to convert to RCA's, or have a new LOd made with RCA outputs.




Also, x2 on the lunchbox! While it may say 150 ohm minimum on the site, you can use the ultrasones with it. Skylab has posted about using his low-Z 'phones with that amp without issue.

[1Time]

I suggest contacting Head-Fi member hotaudio40 through eBay and see what he recommends. Here's what he has listed on eBay.