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Do I need to amplify? Input greatly appreciated

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12/5/11 at 8:48pm
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Hi folks,

 

So, I am anxiously awaiting my JH16's to arrive-my first custom IEM's.  Been listening to Senn IE8's for about 3 years.  My source is a Cowon S9 and J3, nothing but ripped CD FLAC files.

 

I have been reading a LOT about amplification and am really stumped.  Do I need to amplify with this combination?  Does it always provide a wider soundstage and improved bass response for every IEM/source setup?

 

single-ended vs. balanced, and the myriad of models.  After much reading, I really like the Pico Slim, TTVJ Slim, RSA Protector and SR71B.

 

Part of the problem is that every review I read states that the best source/amp/IEM setup is really a personal choice as to which provides the best performance.......that makes selecting one really hard!

 

Any help and advice would be greatly appreciated....

 

Jeff.


Edited by Z06_Pilot - 12/5/11 at 8:52pm
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12/5/11 at 9:00pm

If they did not benefit from amping then jhaudio would not have come out with the jh3. Eventhough you can run them un amped, they do shine with one.

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