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post #1 of 12
9/25/10 at 10:09am
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I just ordered a PA2v2 from gary, should be in the mail in couple of days. Its going to be my first amp and Im quite excited to check out what it sounds like. Im wondering what kind of cables do I need to get for this portable amp? All i use to listen to music are my 3rd gen ipod video and my laptop and a pair of SRH 440. So what i kind of accessories do i need now to get the best sound possible ??

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post #2 of 12
9/25/10 at 3:18pm

The cable that Gary sends with the amp will do the job just fine. I don't really think that a more expensive cable will really add to sound quality considering the components you are using. I've just got my amp and am really enjoying the smoother sound  that I am getting with my music. Piano is particularly well suited to this improvement.

 

One thing you might like to do is check out the gain controls. Mine were set way too high and adjusting them has made a world of difference, especially to the lower end.

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post #3 of 12
9/26/10 at 1:30pm

Since you use an iPod you may wish to look into getting a line out dock, they improve upon the overall sound presentation. good luck.

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post #4 of 12
9/26/10 at 1:35pm
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Originally Posted by mrarroyo View Post

Since you use an iPod you may wish to look into getting a line out dock, they improve upon the overall sound presentation. good luck.


I can confirm that using a LOD is a very worthwhile improvement and well worth the $30 or so that some of the fellows sell them for here on the forum!

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post #5 of 12
1/12/11 at 4:21pm


I also agree.... I got an ebay LOD for Christmas and it made a huge difference to the sound I am getting. The whole experiece is now crystal clear with no background hiss.....

 

dgcrane
 

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Originally Posted by mrarroyo View Post

Since you use an iPod you may wish to look into getting a line out dock, they improve upon the overall sound presentation. good luck.


I can confirm that using a LOD is a very worthwhile improvement and well worth the $30 or so that some of the fellows sell them for here on the forum!

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post #6 of 12
1/12/11 at 7:51pm

IS their anything wrong with the 10 dollar FiiO lod that's being sold on ebay?

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post #7 of 12
1/13/11 at 3:36pm

Yup, get yourself an LOD cable, you'll appreciate the difference.

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post #8 of 12
1/13/11 at 5:14pm

 http://www.amazon.com/FiiO-L1-Line-Cable-iPhone/dp/B003G8GZV6  Pretty good price. After making these cables myself I can't see how they can sell them so cheap. They are a major PITA

 

James

 

Edit. I don't know why the link isn't working. Anyway goto amazon and search for FiiO L1 Cable

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post #9 of 12
1/26/11 at 7:45am

The LOD that I purchased was from a guy named awwan... it may not be the best, and I possibly overpaid, but I am a newbie to headphones so I don't mind :)

 

The heading states

IPHONE LINE OUT DOCK WITH NORDOST CABLE & PLUG

 

Like I mentioned, I am very happy with the quality and sound I now get.....

 

dgcrane

 

 

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post #10 of 12
12/5/11 at 11:02am

+1 to the fiio LOD

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post #11 of 12
12/6/11 at 11:33pm

lol you hunted this thread down

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post #12 of 12
12/7/11 at 11:36am

just stumbled across it.. didn't realize how old it was.

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