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AD900 + iPod

post #1 of 3
3/20/09 at 10:51am
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Hello. Newbie here.

Just ordered me a pair of ATH AD900s and once I get it, I will be using it primarily with my ipod (nano 2g). Would it be beneficial to buy a cheap headphone amp like the e5 or PA2v2 and connect them through LOD?

Would these amps make a considerable difference to the sound?
The AD900s are described as ''easy to drive''. Does that mean I don't need an amp?

Thanks for taking the time to read.
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post #2 of 3
3/21/09 at 5:53pm
It is my understanding, through many hours of research here, that the AD900's are low impedance cans, and do not need amplification. They will definitely benefit from amplification. I have the AD700 and a PA2V2, this does make for a better sound than straight through the mobile source. It did so well I dug the old integrated amp that my dear wife no longer wanted to see, and hooked the AD700's up to hear the difference. It was well worth the complaining I had to listen to from her. In short, yes the AD900's will definitely improve with amplification, but do not need an amp.
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post #3 of 3
3/23/09 at 2:35am
Amp is not 'compulsory' for AD900 but still 'nice-to-have' since the improvement is very limited comparing with some amp-dependent phones like the k701 and hd650
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