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post #1 of 11
7/30/10 at 4:35pm
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Can you guys name any good amps for 30 dollars or less. I know it's a small amount, but it's what I have to work with.

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post #2 of 11
7/30/10 at 6:15pm
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Originally Posted by csokane View Post

Can you guys name any good amps for 30 dollars or less. I know it's a small amount, but it's what I have to work with.


The only amps I know of (that are under $30) are Fiio amps and CMoy amps. A Fiio E5 is pretty decent and very small. CMoy amps are good, but I think they are only good if you make with the best parts (not buying premade).

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post #3 of 11
7/30/10 at 7:06pm
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I think i might up my budget a bit and get a pa2v2. Would it be a good amp for some mid level $80 etys?


Edited by csokane - 7/30/10 at 8:53pm
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post #4 of 11
7/30/10 at 11:55pm

I love my ER6i and PA2v2 running from the LOD of my fuze, not that they really need to be driven but I prefer the line out option.

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post #5 of 11
7/31/10 at 8:50am

The PA2V2 is a great sounding amp at a modest price, I have owned two (currently still own the 2nd one).

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post #6 of 11
7/31/10 at 12:16pm
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Am I going to have to buy any other cables seperately to connect the amp to my iphone?

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post #7 of 11
7/31/10 at 5:41pm
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Originally Posted by csokane View Post

Am I going to have to buy any other cables seperately to connect the amp to my iphone?


You can use either a mini to mini cable or a LOD (Line Out Dock). The LOD will give you much better sound quality then the HO.

 

For a variety of LODs, just google (or "head-fi" it) iPod Line Out Dock. You will get tons of hits. Or you can get a DIY'er to make you one.

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post #8 of 11
7/31/10 at 7:39pm
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Is this a decent cable to get?

 

http://www.amazon.com/FiiO-L3-Line-Cable-iPhone/dp/B003UCESP8

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post #9 of 11
8/1/10 at 6:39am

I prefer the iBasso CB05 due to its greater flexibility.

 

http://www.ibasso.com/en/products/show.asp?ID=53

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post #10 of 11
8/1/10 at 10:09am
Will that iBasso work ok with an iPhone though? I've heard iPhone LOD cables need to account for the iPhones built in speakers and therefore are made a little differently.
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post #11 of 11
8/10/10 at 12:37am

I have just acquired a PA2V2 from Gary. I will be sending for another. The best service available, a man who loves his product and always willing to help. Also he makes fantastic a amp with beautiful sounds...

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