[ProjectDenz]

If find no benefit in using an amp with my JH13 when I have them paired with a nice source. The JH13's are ultra-sensitive and low impedance, after all.

 

[adktitan]

I found good sound form both TTVJ Slim and the Pico amp/dac with the JH13's.

 

[Oslo72]

Umm which amp would you recommend then?
 


 

Well, since my amp is handbuild and nameless, its not easy to recommend an amp that is on the market. But I would probably buy the Triad L3 before this summer, and I hope that it will be the ultimate amp for JH13 Pro. Must come back to that later, so I cant recommend the Triad L3 before I have tried it. But a good DAC is just as important as an amp - my Clas DAC really opened up the sound. In my opinion, the JH13 Pro do scale up with good gear.

 

[melkenshawn]

I already have the fiio E11. Would that be sufficient?
 
Quote:

I think the cheapest one that would go well with them is Fiio E6. Clean amplification, no hiss, no channel imbalance, built-in rechargeable battery, even has a few bass boost EQs. Perhaps its only downsides would be the battery life (I think it's around 8 hours) and build--the fact that it's plastic so it doesn't look fancy, not that the thing looks like it's going to fall apart. 
Had one for a while. Just didn't see a need for it, really. Like rmappita said, the 13 will probably run fine out of your player, so you might well be chasing for improvements that don't/barely exist...

 

 

[Eric_C]

Quote:

I already have the fiio E11. Would that be sufficient?

 
I have no idea, sorry.
You're considering the JH13? I really, really wouldn't worry too much about amping it. A lot of people run it straight from iPod and iPhone (I can attest that the iPhone 4 sounds fantastic with the 13) and they're not complaining.

 

[Staal]

I don't think amplification is really an issue with most CIEMs. What I've found to really matter is the source.

 

[spkrs01]

Quote:

I don't think amplification is really an issue with most CIEMs. What I've found to really matter is the source.

 
I am hoping to get the JH13 in a few months time and personally, I feel a good amp makes a huge difference. I think the trouble is that the generic cables that come with the IEMs are pretty poor, once that is resolved with a third party cable adding an amp does wonders all round, providing the source is good! Also when amping, it is best to get the same cable 3.5mm mini i/c so that doesn't become the weak link. 
 
As the adage goes, "Garbage in, Garbage out"
 
 

 

[spkrs01]

Quote:

 
I have no idea, sorry.
You're considering the JH13? I really, really wouldn't worry too much about amping it. A lot of people run it straight from iPod and iPhone (I can attest that the iPhone 4 sounds fantastic with the 13) and they're not complaining.

I think they don't complain because they haven't heard better

. 

 

[Staal]

You could be right. However, I found the Pico Slim to be a poor increase in SQ with my JH16s. I was using a TWag IEM cable and a TWag LOD.

 

[Eric_C]

I think the Slim sounded nice, but I wasn't convinced it was anything more than placebo. I've demo'd a bunch of the "better" portable amps and, well, I just wasn't too convinced. 

 

[spkrs01]

Quote:

You could be right. However, I found the Pico Slim to be a poor increase in SQ with my JH16s. I was using a TWag IEM cable and a TWag LOD.

If not mistaken, I think the 16 will go great with the 2Stepdance, the 16 have enough bounce, all you need is a very neutral amp which I feel the Slim isn't

 

[Staal]

You may be right. But in all honesty, there's a limit as to how much I'm willing to carry around in my pocket. Obviously, something like the CLAS+Rx Mk3 combined with my iPhone would probably sound great, but I'm just not ready to carry around that much. I find myself willing to live with the iPhone 4 and JH16 combo because of it's portability.
 
I'd much rather have a great source at home instead. But then again, if I we're working 10 hours a day at a place where I had the opportunity to listen to music, I would probably have a different view on this.

 

[spkrs01]

I do think,
 
DX100 > 3.5mm to RCA silver/gold i/c > Triad L3 (suitably power supplied) > silver/gold hybrid cable > JH13 is a dream combo in our hobby

 
I am missing the JH13 at the moment

 and the DX100 is due to arrive, using a Cowon X7 at the moment and unfortunately slightly lacking

 

[spkrs01]

Quote:

You may be right. But in all honesty, there's a limit as to how much I'm willing to carry around in my pocket. Obviously, something like the CLAS+Rx Mk3 combined with my iPhone would probably sound great, but I'm just not ready to carry around that much. I find myself willing to live with the iPhone 4 and JH16 combo because of it's portability.
 
I'd much rather have a great source at home instead. But then again, if I we're working 10 hours a day at a place where I had the opportunity to listen to music, I would probably have a different view on this.

You should try a listen to the 2stepdance with the JH16. That's how I auditioned the Demo 16 and 13. I took one of my little bricks which is a Cowon D2+ > Silver 3.5mini i/c 2Stepdance and I enjoyed the 16s very much, just a little electronic tizz apparent. The 16 sounds like TAD ref 1 speakers to me while the 13 sounded like a Magico Q5 or a pair of Tidal speakers. I liked both and will buy both

 

[melkenshawn]

I already have the jh13. It good to hear that it sounds great straight out of the ipod. I am currently using a rockboxed Clip+ and I'll just have to see if there is anything else i can do to improve the sound. Anyone here has got the jh3a combo?
Quote:

 
I have no idea, sorry.
You're considering the JH13? I really, really wouldn't worry too much about amping it. A lot of people run it straight from iPod and iPhone (I can attest that the iPhone 4 sounds fantastic with the 13) and they're not complaining.