Amp for Ultrasones pro 900 under $300

Hey guys so I was looking to replace the Fiio E11 with a better amp. I think it is a great amp but there are a few things Id like improved with a better amp:

1) Better instrument separation (not necessarily wider soundstage but it would be a good benefit and might be necessary)

2) Better bass response ( in terms of sub bass if possible)

3) More power (Fiio is okay, but a little more power would be welcome)

4) Doesnt matter if desktop or portable (but would like a 1/8 input and 1/8 output, would like to avoid the twin RCA plugs if possible)

5) A little improvement to the recessed mids and taming the highs if possible (EQ maybe), the latter not necessary 

6) I believe a tube amp wouldnt be a good match with the low impedance pro 900 but if it wouldnt matter I do not oblige

I have the stock cable (for now) and a mini to mini nuforce cable for amp-source connection. Also I have the stock pads

I listen to all sorts of music, usually bass heavy (Pop,Rock,Rap,Hiphop,Numetal,etc)

So to sum it up, under 300 (with shipping to Europe included), improving soundstage/instrument sep., sub bass and the likes.

I know there are many threads about this but most of them reside around cheaper amps so Id rather a more expensive one if the improvement would be worth it.

I was looking at this - http://www.jdslabs.com/item.php?fetchitem=c421, with the AD8620 or the Lecketron UHA-4/UHA-6 but Im not sure with which opamp these would go.

Also, I was looking at the objective 2 but Im not sure if it offers good bass response (also not sure if it isnt twin RCA only)

Any other amp suggestions are welcome!

Thanks everybody!

Best regards, Luke

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Originally Posted by HeatFan12 

Hey Luke,

 

Sorry if I missed it, but what is your source (iPod, laptop etc.).  I'm guessing with the 1/8" input and output that you seek, you are looking for a portable solution?

Hi. Sorry I forgot to mention it :-)

Its a Samsung Wave Smartphone (not a strong one bu can provide sufficient power for the E11 as of now)

Also I dont know if in this price range there is one, but an amp that can "override" the internal amp of the smartphone would also be a possibility (I dont know the exact term for it but you know what I mean... I hope :-))

Also Im using the Ultrasones for gaming with the PS3 via a different receiver which has a 1/8 input (Headphones-amp-receiver-PS3)

Not necessarily a portable amp tho! just one that can be used with a my phone (practicall meaning the PS3 also)

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by hodgjy 

Used Heed Canamp.  Heed loves Ultrasones and AKGs.
 

Never heard of that one, more info perhaps?

Other suggestions still welcome!

Thanks