Just curious between the major portable amp sellers who offers deals. Particularly interested in Ray Samuels and ALO Audio...   Thanks! 

I was introduced to Fiio when I purchased an E17 Alpen six months ago.  Since then the E17 has been in daily use on my desktop and in my pocket.  I think it's one of the best values in audio.  So I was very excited to get a chance to review their new guitar headphone amp, the G1.    ...

I recently bought the T1 and am so impressed. I've written a review in the product section, but was prompted by another Head-Fi'er (thanks saraguie) to start this thread so here goes with the review...       The T1 is a new portable amp from a new audio company (Tralucent). Don't be...

New power amplifier design for smart phones.   http://www.gizmag.com/power-amplifier-double-battery/24875/?utm_source=Gizmag+Subscribers&utm_campaign=657a3fd4a5-UA-2235360-4&utm_medium=email

I got a iBasso D-Zero last year and i feel like it's time for an upgrade. Headphones I ow as of right now 1964 Triple CIEM Sennheiser HD 650 BrainWavz HM5 Ultrasone PRO 900 Will get UE 9000 or Parrot Zik next week. Budget is $50-200$ at the most.

I was looking for something that could round off the edges of a slightly bright phone and give it just a tad more bass kick.   Woops, wrong section. Mod please move.

Hello, I am currently using IPC 5 and Westone 4r I want an amp that will improve the female vocal, soundstage, music, bass and clarity Which amp should fit me?   Thanks!

get ready for another noob thread (thanks in advance) I have a set of Sony MDR-XB700's. I've had them for about a year, and they already sound very crisp, but I've recently found out that I know next to nothing about headphones. I am looking for a portable amp that I will be able to use with...

I am new here.   While looking through the Head-Fi buyer's guide, I saw the section on designed-for-IEM portable amps. I must admit I do not quite understand how they would differ from regular, portable amps.   I am currently shopping around for a portable amp or amp/dac.The main use...

Quick Question   If you are using a portable amplifier, say the Fiio E11 or E17 to bypass your iPhone's built in amp, does this improve the battery life of the device?   Just wondering. I have vacation tomorrow and trying to conserve my phone's battery as much as possible.   Too late...

Hey guys, I'm quite new to the world of high end headphones and for some strange reason I purchased a pair of Edition 8s. I understand those are easy to drive (I am using a smartphone as source, galaxy nexus/s3), but I would like to know if I could achieve a substantial acoustical improvement...

Been out of the head-fi game for quite a while, but sold a guitar of mine and have enough funds to afford a high quality portable amp for use w/ a pcdp and ipod for desktop and home use.   Looking at the Ray Samuels Audio P-51 Mustang or Hornet as my lead options.  Both are a little above my...

Hey,   I am looking for a portable combined headphone amp and usb dac, is there anything that betters the E17 without going crazy money? Can get the E17 for about £85 brand new now.   Was considering a Xonar STX but it would then restrict me to one source, where as i can use the E17 as a...

I currently don't have any headphone amps. Will have them back in a week or two, but I have a question. My ipod's audio jack is srs starting to die; it randomly dies out and later comes back. Do the amps still need the jack to "work" in order for them to deliver sound? I'm not sure if it's just...

Hey HF   Ive just ordered my first pair of decent headphones (a FA-003 clone), and was wondering about getting an amp for those headphones. Ill be using the phones with my PC and my android phone, not the strongest sources, and occasionally my NAD surround receiver. Ive been reading alot but...

Hi.   Long time reader, first time poster.   It's obvious that my Galaxy Nexus phone is not doing my Etymotic ER-4s justice so I'm thinking about getting a portable amp.   As far as I know no one is able to do USB audio on the Galaxy Nexus just yet, but that might change. I also have...

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Hey folks.  I'm new here.    This all started three days ago because I was looking for a headphone amp for my laptop... Now I'm the proud owner of a pair of AKG K702s, and I still need a portable amp!  I can see already this is going to be an expensive hobby...    So after a lot of...

Hi all,   i just bought a pair of shure 535LE recently and am looking for a good amp from RSA that would complement it best. most of them are relatively closely priced and thats making it hard to find out which one would be the best buy.   Also, some like the protector and sr71b also...

Rhapsodio - A Unique Place Indeed   I am going to start this thread by saying i have no affiliation with this company whatsoever and just want to share with you guys what they offer. I don't normally have a disclaimer like this but i feel it would be a bit odd not to in this circumstance...

Currently have Dr. Dre Beats. (They were a gift). I was wondering if it would be worth selling them, and buying the headphones mentioned in the title (HiFiMan RE-262). Also, if I could get enough money for the beats to purchase them. They are used, but have 0 signs of being used. Would also be...

I entered this post under the Portable Headphone Amps section because I did not see an audio interface section... Anyways, has anyone happily driven any power hungry phones from this unit? How did it perform?   I love it, as both an amateur producer and musician I love it. My Macbook Pro...

Just ordered the new Fireye HD will post pics and first impressions as soon as it arrives   Cant find much of a mention apart from a short reference to a prototype   Anybody already have one ?   Anybody want one ?

Hi, I am looking for some amp options for audio technical ATH-AD300. Is there any such option available under or around $60 . I don't know what all improvement an amp can make to the existing sound. My best guess is that it should make the bass more prominent, a bit more high if possible and...

Well, I'm really trying to decide between the P4 and the D6 or D12, but then I'm trying to decide between the D6 and D12.  I just need help. lol Any input is appreciated. I don't REALLY need a DAC, but it would be nice. I like the amping ability of the P4, but I kinda want a DAC also.  Not...