[helloh3adfi]

I'm not sure what Amp/DAC I should buy for IEMs? I want to drive Aria Snow Edition and later some other mid-tier (up to 250 US$) IEMs. Aria seems to be on the brighter side, isn't it? Then a warmer sounding amp would do it. What would you recommend?

• warm and musical sounding amp
• good soundstage and imaging
• battery doesn't matter
• <200 US$
• only driving IEMs
• mechanism to prevent turning IEMs too loud would be nice to have
• (optional) crossfeed

 

[Mattyjm]

what are you using them with (phone, laptop, etc.)?
how are you using them (on the go, using at home, etc.)?

 

[helloh3adfi]

Hello, I'm using them with a laptop. It doesn't matter what plug it comes with, because I could use adapters.

 

[raps1514]

Perhaps something like the Cayin RU6 (R2R, so warmer, they say and a little more at $250 new) or the Colorfly CDA M1(also described as organic and natural sounding).

 

[Ufanco]

Imaging

Perhaps something like the Cabin RU6 (R2R, so warmer, they say and a little more at $250 new) or the Colorfly CDA M1(also described as organic and natural sounding).

Haven't heard the Cayin RU6 but hear it sounds great . I have the W2 and happy with sound quality.

 

[jmwant]

Topping dx3 Pro+. Enough power and input/output options for future IEM/headphone upgrades.

 

[megabigeye]

I have no input other than to say that I wouldn't recommend the Topping DX3 Pro+ for use with low impedance IEMs-- it'll go into protection mode with anything below 20ohms. Your Aria Snow should probably be okay, but if you ever plan to buy anything with lower impedance it might not work.

Google "Topping DX3 Pro+ audiosciencereview" for reference. Protection mode is mentioned near the end of the review.

 

[jmwant]

I have no input other than to say that I wouldn't recommend the Topping DX3 Pro+ for use with low impedance IEMs-- it'll go into protection mode with anything below 20ohms. Your Aria Snow should probably be okay, but if you ever plan to buy anything with lower impedance it might not work.

Google "Topping DX3 Pro+ audiosciencereview" for reference. Protection mode is mentioned near the end of the review.

Wow, didn't know that. Thanks for the information.