[kuma]

I used to use RA1 for travel, but I've ditched it because of pain in the butt security check at the airport.

I use a minidisc player with Ety 4s 'phones.

Adding a one of those cute mint amp make a diffrence? ( those are just too adorable! )

 

[markkr]

I love my mint from Headsave.

I Highly recommend Headsave amps. Their build quality and sound quality is awesome.

 

[kuma]

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Originally posted by markkr I love my mint from Headsave. I Highly recommend Headsave amps. Their build quality and sound quality is awesome.

Mark,

Thanks for the reco. Pardon me for my ignornace, but where can i see one and get one?

 

[kyrie]

Headsave

 

[kuma]

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Originally posted by kyrie Headsave

Thanks!
does it drive Ety 4s ok?
what's the output impedance on mint?

 

[markkr]

If you are plugging 4P's directly into the amp, it will overdrive them. The only time I plug them directly into the amp is when I'm listneing to Techno or Rap where the bass boost or the 4P's is helpful.

If you use a P->S adapter it will still drive them to higher than normal listening levels but they play perfectly clear all the way up to max volume. I tend to listen to music very loud and my iPod volume is usually at 3/4 and the amp volume is just below 3/4.

Sorry, I dont know the output impedance. If you e-mail Norm at Headsave, I'm sure he'd be glad to answer that for you. He's a super-helpful guy.

Markkr

 

[elrod-tom]

Just as an aside, how much more trouble do you think that electronics wired into a mint tin is going to save you at the airport? I'm thinking you might have MORE trouble!!

Personally, I'd recommend either the HeadRoom Cosmic or the Emmeline XP-7...but I'm not sure that solves the problem either. I wonder why they're giving you grief over the RA-1? It doesn't make any sense to me.

 

[markkr]

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Originally posted by elrod-tom Just as an aside, how much more trouble do you think that electronics wired into a mint tin is going to save you at the airport? I'm thinking you might have MORE trouble!! Personally, I'd recommend either the HeadRoom Cosmic or the Emmeline XP-7...but I'm not sure that solves the problem either. I wonder why they're giving you grief over the RA-1? It doesn't make any sense to me.

Thats why I went with the Headsave Intro. Its in a case instead of the tin. Looks a little more legitimate.

 

[kuma]

Quote:

Originally posted by elrod-tom Just as an aside, how much more trouble do you think that electronics wired into a mint tin is going to save you at the airport? I'm thinking you might have MORE trouble!! Personally, I'd recommend either the HeadRoom Cosmic or the Emmeline XP-7...but I'm not sure that solves the problem either. I wonder why they're giving you grief over the RA-1? It doesn't make any sense to me.

LOL. Never thought of it, but you might have a point there. hehe.

Honestly, schlepping both RA1/minidisc player got to be too much hastle at the air port! Some security folks were even suspicious of minidisc player. ( they've never seen it.

)

 

[lini]

kuma: Jan's Porta Corda (II) is another nice portable amp (especially in class a mode), btw - and it should also look professional enough to convince security personnel...

Greetings from Munich!

Manfred / lini

 

[kuma]

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Originally posted by lini kuma: Jan's Porta Corda (II) is another nice portable amp (especially in class a mode), btw - and it should also look professional enough to convince security personnel...

Lini,

thanks for the lead!

 

[lini]

You're welcome - as always. Must be the cute avatar...

Greetings from Munich!

Manfred / lini

P.S.: What I always wanted to ask you (..., but never dared

), btw: How come that you know so much high-end gear? That should either involve some serious source of income, some serious hanging around in hifi shops - or a totally different stroy, which could be interesting to read...