To start, I think I will try out this fiio e5 since it is 20 dollars, and then think of serious investment later. Apparently it now comes with a LOD, but I can't find where to buy that combo. Anyone know?

Has anyone tried the fiio e5 with the er4s? I am looking for a little bass since I listen to trance often.

Rather than get a sound card, wouldn't it be better to just get an amp with DAC, like ibasso D2+boa

I am leaning towards the mini3, but I don't think it could do me much good with out an ipod line out dock.

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hey guys, I have etymotics e4-rs earphones. Pretty sure I have a ****ty soundcard on my thinkpad x61, but I don't know how to check. I also have an ipod video 5th gen. I'm looking at the mini3 and total bithead. Not sure what gain is appropriate as well, I'm guessing 3. My budget is around 100...