REVIEW: Audinst AMP-HP portable headphone amplifier - Page 2

Thank you for the review. Would you have any insight as to how it would pair with an iPhone 4 LOD and ATH-M50? Currently using the headphone out.

I agree that D-Zero and Lackerton UHA-4 would be interesting comparisons. I expect that the UHA-4 would be a closer competitor. I would also be interested to see how JDS Labs new portable amp will compare. Should be released in roughly a month or two with a price point under $175. If any ones up for doing the four way comparison I am all ears.

Daniel
Edited by dachness - 9/2/11 at 10:10am

I just ordered a set of M50's and the AMP-HP, so I am hoping that this pairing will be good. I hope the combo does not push the highs too much for my taste, but I can always mess with my EQ's a bit if they get too tiring for my ears.

 

I just joined Head-Fi and appreciate everyone's input on all the threads. I will be upgrading from undriven HD280's with this set up, so I am excited to hear what I've been missing! I got the two for c. $280 shipped and hope that my first-timer budget-minded setup will satisfy my craving for some aural updating.

 

Thanks for the welcome. I am not sure I have the vocabulary to fully describe everything, but I am looking forward to trying to put the differences between the HD280's and the M50's in words. I image that a number of newbies are directed toward the 280's (as I was 5-6 years ago when I bought them) and might like a comparison (although judging by how sparsely 280's are mentioned in convos about this price range, perhaps they are no longer a can that beginners would gravitate towards). I will post thoughts and pics both here and perhaps in a thread dedicated to such thoughts. I have always liked my 280's a lot, and imagine that I will still wear them while drumming, but I know that they are small fish in big oceans.

Perfect! Let us know how the M50 sound amped vs un-amped. What source will you be using?

It will be straight out of my MacBook Pro. I don't have anything fancier, as I am a noob. I'll make sure I'm using high quality files or a CD for anything that use to compare, so at least I can try to add something productive to the convo!

How do you folks think the AMP-HP would pair with a HE-400 + DACport LX setup? I have that setup right now, and I'm looking for a ~$100 amp to complete it.

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How would jdslabs' C5 compare to this?