[Clincher09]

Amp wise, I currently own the Fiio E3 and E5. However, I was looking into getting a "real" headphone amp. I plan on getting new phones as well, something bass heavy, and I'd like an amp that would work well with this. I'd also like to keep it below $100 but I'd go up to $150 if it's worth it.

 

[Clincher09]

Anyone? Do I need to be more specific?

 

[yifu]

Get a tube amp like me! The Little dot mark 2 costs around 150 dollars and they have rave reviews. 

 

[estreeter]

With that budget, you need the FS forum. 

 

[kingpage]

If I were you and had $150 to spend for a amp, I would buy the Headsixfor $166. I saw it
from this amp roundup thread where it is regarded highly. He rated A for every aspect of this amp.

 

[yifu]

That roundup thread is pretty old and doesnt have ANY tube amps in it, considering the fact that at that time the cheapest tube amp was 600+ dollars. After doing quite a bit of research, i finally decided to pull the trigger on the Little Dot Mark 2. I suggest you to do the same, they are considered to be the best amp at that price range and can be customised easily by changing the tubes.
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If I were you and had $150 to spend for a amp, I would buy the Headsixfor $166. I saw it
from this amp roundup thread where it is regarded highly. He rated A for every aspect of this amp.

 

[kingpage]

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That roundup thread is pretty old and doesnt have ANY tube amps in it, considering the fact that at that time the cheapest tube amp was 600+ dollars. After doing quite a bit of research, i finally decided to pull the trigger on the Little Dot Mark 2. I suggest you to do the same, they are considered to be the best amp at that price range and can be customised easily by changing the tubes.

I don't know much about tube amps. Can someone possibly dislike the distortion coming from the tubes? Are normal amps and tube amps comparable?

 

[yifu]

Most people say that solid states sound quite a bit different from tube amps, that tube amps have better vocal and general midrange presentation but less of the exact detailness of solid states and generally have warmer sound. Well to be honest i havent heard one for myself (im still learning) so i decided to get one for myself just to try 80 dollars is a pretty good deal IMO.
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That roundup thread is pretty old and doesnt have ANY tube amps in it, considering the fact that at that time the cheapest tube amp was 600+ dollars. After doing quite a bit of research, i finally decided to pull the trigger on the Little Dot Mark 2. I suggest you to do the same, they are considered to be the best amp at that price range and can be customised easily by changing the tubes.

I don't know much about tube amps. Can someone possibly dislike the distortion coming from the tubes? Are normal amps and tube amps comparable?

 

[Clincher09]

I've seen amps like the ibasso t3 that were under $150, are those even any good? I'm not looking for anything stellar here, just something that fits my needs. And are tube amps portable? 
 
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With that budget, you need the FS forum. 

 

 

[estreeter]

1. Tube amps are, at best, transportable, but I dont know anyone who would contemplate moving one on a regular basis.
 
2. My T3 is in a drawer somewhere, and has been for months. It was designed for IEMs, but my PL50s work fine straight from a DAP - I believe that HeadphoneAddict thought very highly of this little guy, though.

 

[Clincher09]

The most moving I would be doing is bringing them with me if I'm riding in a car, so I guess tube amps won't be a problem. 
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1. Tube amps are, at best, transportable, but I dont know anyone who would contemplate moving one on a regular basis.
 
2. My T3 is in a drawer somewhere, and has been for months. It was designed for IEMs, but my PL50s work fine straight from a DAP - I believe that HeadphoneAddict thought very highly of this little guy, though.