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post #1 of 6
8/8/10 at 12:17am
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I've decided to come join the big boys and I've bought my first pair of real (NOT EARBUDS :P) headphones. The Audio Technica ATH-A700's are on their way.

 

In the meantime, I have also been looking around for a sub $50 headphone amp. Also, I've considered building a CMoy or MINT amplifier with a electrically-inclined friend on mine. Which is better, the CMoy or the MINT? What are estimate prices on the parts for a CMoy and the parts for a MINT?

 

Could I buy an amp (instead of building one) for 50 dollars or less and get as good or better quality than a CMoy/MINT?

 

Audio noob here, so all help is welcome. I plan to use these for my iPod, as well as my computer; music, movies, and gaming.

 

Thanks ahead of time.


Edited by Dizfunky - 8/8/10 at 12:47am
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post #2 of 6
8/8/10 at 12:47am
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Can an admin move this thread to the Portable Headphone Amps forums? I don't think I'm looking to buy yet.

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post #3 of 6
8/8/10 at 10:26am
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Bump?

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post #4 of 6
8/8/10 at 11:27am

AFAIK, the AD700s are among the cans that least require amping. They sound good from almost every source.

 

IMO you should save your money for some more significant upgrade.
 

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post #5 of 6
8/8/10 at 11:36am
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Do you mean AD700's or A700's?


Edited by Dizfunky - 8/8/10 at 11:38am
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post #6 of 6
8/11/10 at 7:21am

My first amp was a Fiio E5, just to buy an amp. Pretty cool and i would recommend it if you just want to try it out. Then i bought a mini^3 which i dont regret either, because my needs at that time was very portable. 

 

Now im looking for a vintage Marantz amp, one from the 70's. You can find them on ebay for 100$ or so and it should be the best bang for the buck.

 

I would suggest you buy home amp unless you really need portability!

 

- Rune

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