Has anyone done a side by side comparison?    I previously owned a Portaphile 627 which was said to be comparable to the L3 but I didn't find it much better than my Fiio E11.  

Hello All!   I am new to portable amplifiers and I am currently saving up for some really nice headphones from Sennheiser.    I heard that most computers will drive these no problem, but a mobile device like an Mp3 player or CD player or phone will not drive them as well.    I was...

Hi, guys My source is rwa Imod. My headphone is ED8. Which one is better for Imod? L3 or Iqube V3? Thank you for help.

Hi guys,   Recently, I heard this amp and I saw this amp has many great reviews, so I'm interested in it. Is anybody knew something about this amp's real ability and style?

I currently am using a fostex hp-p1 and am about to drop the hammer on a separate portable amp to cover everything to the baddest planar magnetic to custom iems. I am open to suggestions. In my current state my top two contenders are the SR-71B and the Triad Audio L3. The iBasso D12 is...

Anyone ever get the chance to compare both amps?  I'm looking for an endgame portable amp or solution.  Thanks in advance! :)

Just ordered the new Fireye HD will post pics and first impressions as soon as it arrives   Cant find much of a mention apart from a short reference to a prototype   Anybody already have one ?   Anybody want one ?

Hi.  I ordered this on their website on 8-30-12 and still haven't received it.  I e-mailed Brad from Triad Audio but he hasn't returned my e-mail.  I'm starting to get worried that it might not be coming. Does anybody have any experience with ordering from Triad Audio?  If so, is a long...

Was wondering what is the cream of the crop when it comes to portable headphone amps. I have sennheiser hd280 pro, hd 595 and hd 650. Usually dont take them outside the house but i just bought the cowon j3. I have read a lot about fiio e11 and e17. I also seen the electric avenue pa2v2 ranked at...

I'm upgrading my IEM from UE SuperFi 5 to a pair of Shure SE425.  My search for higher music quality from my Iphone lead me to wanting some form of amp to further improve the sound quality.   My question is, which one?  I'm lost.  I listen to music 5-7 hours a day, in a typical office.  I...

The purpose of this post is to be educational Let's get to the summit of my portable (if it can even be called that anymore) hifi experience - An iMod with an External v-cap dock (higher grade than the ALO portable v-cap) powered by either iQube or SR-71A, with a pair of APS V3 recabled...

I have an ipod touch 4g and ordered a fiio e11. I declined on getting the regular L3 LOD line out cord since I had a L3 fiio e1. But when I thought about it the regular L3 LOD might give a even cleaner output while draining less battery.   Which one is better to get and why?   And what...

Alright, before I ruffle any Lisa III owners feathers, I would just like to say I own a LISA III XP W/ LLP I bought it new and I paid full pop ($1,000) AND I have preordered the L3 for $$$ So I'm feeling it too. It has been what, 3, 4 years? The Lisa III was king for a while, but there are new...

New to Hi-fi - been lurking for about a week or two - although lurking suggests I was much more laid back in my reading. Anyway...   Will be getting some ATH M50s soon, but the portable I plan to use it with, my 4th gen iPod Nano, is a little ****ed up. The audio jack doesn't work. So I'll...

I have a budget of $450.00  for some things that I want.   1. Closed back for bassy things 2. Open back for gaming and mid/high things 3. IEMs for on the go etc 4. Amp   What I have so far is   1. M50s 2. Grado SR60is OR ATH-AD700s 3. ??? 4. E7 + L3 (for iPhone)  ...

I just pre ordered an L3 from Triad audio and I realized that I need a power supply. I tried to get a recommendation by combing through these forums, but most of the items mentioned were either for the Lisa III or are no longer made.   I was researching Elpac products but I get confused with...

The L3 is HERE! LONG overdue, this anticipated amp has finally started shipping! But is it better than its predecessor, the LISA III? In this comparison I will tackle that question. I will be comparing the two amps in multiple attributes. There will be no point score, no stars, no "golden...

Hello. I'm a new member in this forum and I've only taken interest in audio quality, about 1 month ago.    My current use is: Audio Technica ATH Pro700 (NOT the MK2!) Apple Ipod Touch  or Galaxy Tab (7 Inch) or Iphone 3G   Music bitrate: 320kbps Genres: mainly DJ stuff <---...

The RX2 simply fits the IMOD perfectly for it size (and its price is more affordable too), whereas the iqube looks a bit bulky to me and the input plug is not at a very good location for the V2 LOD cable... I tried Iqube and it sounds appealing to me but actually I prefer rechargeble built-in...

My situation: I have an Ipod Classic (90% lossless and 10% 320) and have had several upper level iems (Se535/W4/ER4P/IE8). I've never owned a line out, amp, dac, or full sized headphones. I want to buy my first desk top amp and full sized headphones (pretty much decided on the HD600).   ...

Hey guys,   I'm curious - for those of you who own a Fiio E7 do you have a case for it? I'm trying to figure out a belt clip kind of thing and so far I've found an ok-sized case and cut-out holes for the screen and such. Anyone have anything better?   -Steve.

If I have no choice but to use a portable amp, what would be the best amp for full-sized headphones, assuming money's no object?   Like I mean the absolute best, even if it costs a leg or something.   Thanks

I started a topic in the "headphones" section to ask for a good "cans + portable amp combination", but so far I've realised that i'm just and only attracted by the HD650, so I figured out it'd be better that I post in the Portable Cans Amps section to consult the specialists:   What portable...

Like many of us here, I read with interest of new amps and other gear, always hoping to get the "next great thing" that will take my music listening to a higher level. Also like others here, I sometimes fall for the flavor of the month hype and purchase new gear, expectations high, then discover...

I made this in November 2012 so it is 9 months out of date! However, I thought I'd put it up anyway after editing it to see if people would enjoy it.    I plan to do a more up-to-date version of the video later this year, likely after the October Tokyo headphone festival.     The...