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Need advice: 300$ for lod & amp for ipod video 30gb.

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1/16/11 at 9:53pm
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As in the tittle, i'm going to spend 300$ making a complete line-out for my ipod viden (may be 5th). I can make a lod myself so now i just need an amp. However, i don't know much about portable amp. I wanna try the arrow since i've seen a lot mems using it. But i still need advice. Please help me. Thank you!
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1/18/11 at 9:49am
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1. Ipods have bad SQ

2. You don't need an amp for 95% of headphones

3. Don't buy a ipod, if you think you need a amp.

4. Just buy a player that has good SQ

5. Buy a Cowon, or Sansa

 

You can buy a Cowon s9 32gb with some Grado sr80is for $300, you will enjoy them. Or get some Brainwaves if you ant IEMs

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post #3 of 3
1/18/11 at 3:52pm
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1. Ipods have bad SQ

This is your opinion, not a fact.

2. You don't need an amp for 95% of headphones

True,...most don't need an amp.

3. Don't buy a ipod, if you think you need a amp.

This is your personal preference, not something you have the right to advise someone about.

4. Just buy a player that has good SQ

Most all players have the same SQ, it's the EQ and sound effects that make a difference. But, SQ is subjective - what's horrid for you might sound sublime to someone else.

5. Buy a Cowon, or Sansa

,...or a Sony, or Samsung, or iPod.

 

You can buy a Cowon s9 32gb with some Grado sr80is for $300, you will enjoy them. Or get some Brainwaves if you ant IEMs



Really, there is no right or wrong - it's all about personal preferences. I have and have tried tons of portable players, and others were raving about their great sound quality - I couldn't hear anything to go crazy over. Then, a cheap player caught my attention, and all the other recommendations went out the window. It wasn't because the SQ was "so much better", it was what made me realize they mostly sound the same.

 

Really, look at the features you desire, the price your willing to spend, and go buy what you like. Just stay clear of a Coby or Maxell player - you'll get it hame and PRAY it won't die in minutes,...

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