raymondlin
Architect &Musical Fidelity X-Man v2
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I understand the desire for quality audio, but portable audio is an grey area for me.
At home, in the comfort of your own home where you can control the environment, the temperature, the seat, the acoustic environment where the speakers sit...etc, but on the move?
Apart from getting a good pair of good sealing headphones, why bother with an amp or anything for the 1% improvement? Walking on the street you are surrounded by things totally out of your control, the barking dog, the footsteps of others, the vibrations of your own body movement when walking, the wind, the traffic, the talking of others. When you are on the bus or the train, the engine noise, the vibrations from the engine...etc so much that would make any improvements you've invest in totally out the window.
And then there is the actual music itself, you need you pay attention to whats around you on the street, with the headphones in, you have to pay MORE attention to whats around you as one of your senses is being busy with something else. So you look out for cars, other people walking by, traffic lights, doorway...etc, not to mention keep an eye out for people who might going to pick pocket that ipod of yours, so there is no moment you are totally with one with your music like you can at home.
So, is there really a point to spend hundreds of $ or £ or whatever currency it is to get that extra bit of quality that in reality you are not going to notice with all the external elements involved ?
Ipod and some Ety would give you everything you need surely.
EDIT - It seems I wasn't clear at first, the question is not about if the amount of gear you carry is worth it, the question is can you tell the difference from all the interference from the outside against the improvement of the amp or that $100 cable.
At home, in the comfort of your own home where you can control the environment, the temperature, the seat, the acoustic environment where the speakers sit...etc, but on the move?
Apart from getting a good pair of good sealing headphones, why bother with an amp or anything for the 1% improvement? Walking on the street you are surrounded by things totally out of your control, the barking dog, the footsteps of others, the vibrations of your own body movement when walking, the wind, the traffic, the talking of others. When you are on the bus or the train, the engine noise, the vibrations from the engine...etc so much that would make any improvements you've invest in totally out the window.
And then there is the actual music itself, you need you pay attention to whats around you on the street, with the headphones in, you have to pay MORE attention to whats around you as one of your senses is being busy with something else. So you look out for cars, other people walking by, traffic lights, doorway...etc, not to mention keep an eye out for people who might going to pick pocket that ipod of yours, so there is no moment you are totally with one with your music like you can at home.
So, is there really a point to spend hundreds of $ or £ or whatever currency it is to get that extra bit of quality that in reality you are not going to notice with all the external elements involved ?
Ipod and some Ety would give you everything you need surely.
EDIT - It seems I wasn't clear at first, the question is not about if the amount of gear you carry is worth it, the question is can you tell the difference from all the interference from the outside against the improvement of the amp or that $100 cable.
