kenman345
Headphoneus Supremus
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So I have a small issue. I have seem to have caught the audio bug. It's where you keep wanting better and better gear for yourself to enjoy. That out of the way, I have come to want more out of my current portable amp (the Pico Slim).
I have Aurisonics AS-2's:
Specs:
* 8Hz - 25kHz frequency response
* 34ohm +/- 10% impedance @1kHz
* Sensitivity 123dB @ 1mW
I have an iPod Classic and will soon be getting a diyMod with internal capacitors.
What I am looking for, with no cost restrictions, is an amplifier that is going to pair well with my CIEM's and my diyMod. I am an almost exclusively portable audio listener, with no full-sized headphones that I like right now (none that I own at least, I'm always on the move). I have become very sensitive to hiss. I notice it quickly. I have come to love the wide soundstage my CIEM's have and their flat response. I have endlessly been searching for the right amp to pair with them and hopefully satisfy my urge for better quality. I have decided it's probably best to have something with a digital volume control so their is no channel imbalances on my CIEM's. The amp needs to have some type of charging mechanism, I do not want to replace batteries every day.
So basically, What do you suggest? I have not heard much comparison with the upper echelon of high-end amplifiers in terms of comparing all of them.
This is a list of what I've considered/am still considering:
- The National - ALO Audio
- The Continental - ALO Audio
- Rx MK2 - ALO Audio
- TTVJ Slim - TTVJ Audio
- UHA-6s.MKII - Leckerton Audio
Things I have considered/won't consider/have been throw out of the competition:
- Arrow 4G - Headstage
- c421 - JDS Labs
- Rx MK3-B - ALO Audio
I would greatly appreciate everyones help. Price is not an issue, If I can't afford something right now, I will within a month or so (I have a steady job). My main concern is no hiss and great sound quality. Audio players may still be changing now, I wanna work on my iPod setup for now and then see what high end gear is around at the end of the year. I have too large of a music collection to totally commit to a higher end audio player until I at least have something that can hold my entire library at one time that I like to listen to.
8Hz - 25kHz frequency response
* 34ohm +/- 10% impedance @1kHz
* Sensitivity 123dB @ 1mW
I have Aurisonics AS-2's:
Specs:
* 8Hz - 25kHz frequency response
* 34ohm +/- 10% impedance @1kHz
* Sensitivity 123dB @ 1mW
I have an iPod Classic and will soon be getting a diyMod with internal capacitors.
What I am looking for, with no cost restrictions, is an amplifier that is going to pair well with my CIEM's and my diyMod. I am an almost exclusively portable audio listener, with no full-sized headphones that I like right now (none that I own at least, I'm always on the move). I have become very sensitive to hiss. I notice it quickly. I have come to love the wide soundstage my CIEM's have and their flat response. I have endlessly been searching for the right amp to pair with them and hopefully satisfy my urge for better quality. I have decided it's probably best to have something with a digital volume control so their is no channel imbalances on my CIEM's. The amp needs to have some type of charging mechanism, I do not want to replace batteries every day.
So basically, What do you suggest? I have not heard much comparison with the upper echelon of high-end amplifiers in terms of comparing all of them.
This is a list of what I've considered/am still considering:
- The National - ALO Audio
- The Continental - ALO Audio
- Rx MK2 - ALO Audio
- TTVJ Slim - TTVJ Audio
- UHA-6s.MKII - Leckerton Audio
Things I have considered/won't consider/have been throw out of the competition:
- Arrow 4G - Headstage
- c421 - JDS Labs
- Rx MK3-B - ALO Audio
I would greatly appreciate everyones help. Price is not an issue, If I can't afford something right now, I will within a month or so (I have a steady job). My main concern is no hiss and great sound quality. Audio players may still be changing now, I wanna work on my iPod setup for now and then see what high end gear is around at the end of the year. I have too large of a music collection to totally commit to a higher end audio player until I at least have something that can hold my entire library at one time that I like to listen to.
8Hz - 25kHz frequency response
* 34ohm +/- 10% impedance @1kHz
* Sensitivity 123dB @ 1mW