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Portable amp for ultrasone pro 900, SR-71A/Headstage Arrow/P4

post #1 of 6
7/8/11 at 3:50pm
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I am looking for a new portable amp for my pro 900.
My previous amp was the fiio e7, it sounds excellent for the price, but at the moment i am mostly using it as a dac for my other half's computer.
I wish to get the next step up, or two from the e7. The budget is not too important and it needs to be fairly portable, with at least a full day of charge worth.

The music i normally listen to are electronica, 8bit/chiptune, bass n drum, alternative rock and a tiny bit of hiphop.

Any good suggestions for a decent portable amp?
Edited by zoqi - 7/9/11 at 3:09am
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post #2 of 6
7/9/11 at 3:23am
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Guess I should have included this in my post earlier, I've done some research, though I am still very new to higher end audio equipment. 

And I would highly appreciate some input from the more experienced. 

 

My current picks so far;

 

Headstage Arrow 12HE 4G, It's highly portable features are appealing a lot. 

 

RSA SR-71A, This is probably the sound signature I am looking for. However, it is not very portable and I dislike how you have to change the batteries frequently/not directly rechargeable. 

 

The new Ibasso P4, Previously I have heard the D4 and was quite satisfied.However, I am not looking for a amp/dac combo this time. How does the P4 sound in comparison to the D4?

 

(2)Stepdance, seems to get some good praise. Well built and overall seems impressive.

I might upgrade with a Clas later, and I think the stepdance will be too loud for pro's. Though, I have not read too much about the 2stepdance yet.

 

Fiio E11, It is a step up from the E7. I am happy with Fiio so far, but this time I wish for something more. 

 

 

 

 

 


Edited by zoqi - 7/11/11 at 1:45pm
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post #3 of 6
8/31/11 at 2:03pm

Hi - was wondering if you had found any info on your research re: US 900s and amp??  I've tried an US900 at a local shop and brought my DIY-mod and Headstage Arrow 3G w/settings: IMP0, Cross0, GainI, BassII, and bass/clarity-wise it just blew me away!!  I'm a fan of the Grado (325i) and ER4P sound so in my newbie opinion, the Headstage Arrow built on the clarity/sound separation of the ER4P/325i but added a CRAP-ton of clear, fast, punchy bass.  It didn't interfere (IMO) with the highs/mids but for lack of a better word it was just clean. 

 

I'm interested as to how the sound signature but more importantly bass is with the US900s and the SR-71a.  Was wondering if anybody had insight as to the bass response/affect on sound signature of the Arrow 3G vs. RSA SR-71a??  THanks a bunch

 

BTW - my USpro900 is on its way!!

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post #4 of 6
8/31/11 at 8:26pm

I'd add the TTVJ Slim to your list of possibilities. It's expensive, but I have not regretted my purchase in the 6+ months I've had it.

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post #5 of 6
8/31/11 at 10:45pm
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Originally Posted by oopsydaisy View Post

I'd add the TTVJ Slim to your list of possibilities. It's expensive, but I have not regretted my purchase in the 6+ months I've had it.


+1. Could be another interesting option.

 

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post #6 of 6
9/1/11 at 1:44pm

i just bought a voyager to go with my 900s.

have not received it yet though

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