Newbie looking for his first amp

  Do you mean a usb line IN? for a DAC? If so a Fiio E-7 is a great starter amp. $85 delivered

You should get a Fiio E17.

Not available till January and no one knows how it will sound.

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Originally Posted by milosolo 

You should get a Fiio E17.

Get a dac! I don't think the M50 really need an amp.

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Originally Posted by chef8489 

Not available till January and no one knows how it will sound.

 

Not only is the E17 not out until January, but reported pricing is going to be about just ~$200.

As somebody already said, the E7 is a very good starter amp if you want the DAC function as well.

Hi everyone!

I've just got a new pair of Brainwavz B2 and an iPod nano 6th generation. I'm pretty happy with the IEMs, the only obvious disadvantage is lack of bass. I heard that an amp might resolve that issue, thinking of getting a Fiio E6 (really low on cash these days), some say the 2nd eq option adds a sufficient amount of low end without any distortion. What do you think about it? Will it not ruin the sound quality given by B2? Thanks.

I have not tried many Fiio amps, but I do suggest that you factor in a decent LOD into your overall budget as well. =)

I have used a Fiio E7 and can vouch for the nice step up in sound quality. It is easily the most under-priced amp/dac in its category.

Thanks for your replies. 

I won't get E7 or E11 coz they are a bit bulky, especially comparing to my nano 6g. Thinking of getting L9 lod, since it seems to be the most suitable one for my rig.

Go for Fiio E6, its SQ is incredible, its price ridiculous and it matches very well with your nano in size.

It has a very flat response, a low output impedance (very good for balanced armatures IEM) and with the EQs you can solve the B2's lack of bass.

P.S. don't forget to get a LOD.

Yeah, I think E6 would be perfect choice for me right now. Thinking of getting FiiO L9 LOD, since it's the shortest one they have. EQ setting #2 should resolve the bass issue. Thanks for your reply!

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Originally Posted by SlobbaN 

Yeah, I think E6 would be perfect choice for me right now. Thinking of getting FiiO L9 LOD, since it's the shortest one they have. EQ setting #2 should resolve the bass issue. Thanks for your reply!

I thought you were looking to use it as a DAC? Otherwise, E6 is definitely good for a starter amp until you get hungrier for moar. Which you may or may not get hit with that.

E6 doesn't have the DAC function, does it?

If there'll be any better tiny amps I might upgrade, but for now I don't feel like carrying smth like E11 with J3, takes up way too much space in the pocket.

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Originally Posted by SlobbaN 

E6 doesn't have the DAC function, does it?

If there'll be any better tiny amps I might upgrade, but for now I don't feel like carrying smth like E11 with J3, takes up way too much space in the pocket.

E6 doesn't have the DAC function. If you are looking for an amp with reduced size it's the best choice.

For a significantly upgrade, you'd have to go for a E11 or a good Cmoy, but they double E6's price.