Hello Head-Fiers. Currently, my setup is uDAC>HD 555, but I'm looking for an upgrade. My main music tastes are ska, acoustic, pop-punk, and classical. A few weeks ago, I started looking in to what could be my next setup. I wanted a balanced phone with a large soundstage, and that also lets the...

Hi guys,as the title says,I have the S:flo2 + Sennheiser IE8 (16 Ohm impedance) combo and the sound quality is outstanding. According to you,could I have even better results with a portable headphones amplifier? Thanks.

I have a PA2V2 and like it very much. I mostly use it at my desk at work where I don't need to carry it around. I have been thinking about upgrading . Does anyone have a recommendation for a portable amp, pretty small, that would provide better sound than the PA2V2? I am willing to spend some...

Hey guys, so right now I am using an Equation Audio RP-21 out of my Creative X-Fi Titanium sound card, with it EQd a bit in the bass region and to me it sounds great.   However I'm lookin into amps (since this hobby is too addicting), and I read about the PA2V2 from Gary. For the price, it...

Hi, is it worth getting an amp such as the PA2V2 for my Sansa clip+ and Sennheiser CX500 earphones? I'm on a very tight budget, but something in the price range of the PA2V2 and under would probably be good. I've heard some good reviews of the PA2V2, what do you think? Would it actually make...

I recently purchased a pair of HD555s after reading many reviews and noticed many mentioned a DAC/AMP should be purchased to get the most from these headphones. After looking into this, it seems that for my budget either the Nuforce uDAC or Headroom Total Bithead would be good purchases. I was...

It's a recent addition in the Sound Settings, and when I tried it... Oh...my...gawd. The instrumental seperation is like in a total different galaxy; you can pick out the seperate instruments so darn easily now. They sound like they've been given true life and more accuracy; the treble...

I'm getting my first real audio setup.  It's going to be Zune 80gB-ATH-m50-X. I place an X there because I'm looking to get a portable amp, but I need suggestions from some Head-fi'ers.  I'm not willing to pay for a $200 portable amp (even though I want an HE12 Arrow so desperately bad), but I...

I'm somewhat of a noob in the realm of headphone amplifiers, having never heard a tube amp in my life and only budget solid state amps like the udac and pa2v2.  Although I've read much in the debate between solid state and tube, I'm still not entirely clear on their differences.  People may use...

My budget is pretty much $100-150, so either setup fits. I was just wondering which will provide the best SQ to drive a pair of HD600's? I've heard decent reviews on the Zero, but some people have also said that the Xonar uses a quality DAC, and the PA2v2 should be better than the Zero's...

I just bought some Monster Coppers.   Do Coppers benefit much from an amp?   If so, how would the PA2V2 do?

Hello everyone: I own a pair of Grado SR80i and although they sound good directly plugged to my iPod, I've read they can sound even better when amped. I'm also planning to upgrade up the Grado line, so I was wondering: which amp would be recommended for Grado headphones? I'm looking for an amp...

Are you satisfied with the sound that you get straight out of your ipod, mp3 player and computer?   Do you think that the sound would be better if you added in an amp?   I know ipods etc have amps in them, but for £20 you can get a FiiO amp and attach that to your ipod or laptop and get...

Hi guys,   I have a pair of Senn HD555 headphones (50 Ohm ver.), and I am looking to improve my listening experience by getting a PA2v2 amp. Currently I own a cheap FiiO E5 amp, which makes bass sounds punchy, and maybe slighly clearer highs, but otherwise I did not notice too much...

I have a problem with static in the potentiometer knob on my PA2V2. I can only hear it while I'm turning it up or down. I emailed Gary, and this is the response he gave me, in case anyone else has encountered this same problem.   Me:   Hey Gary,   I recently received the amp, as you...

I didn't see this as having been made already, so here it is! My PA2V2 was my first foray into the world of portable amps (and I'm sure it was for quite a few others as well) from the minimalist design of the little black box with it's red faceplate, to it's (my experience) slightly warm...

I purchased a PA2V2 off a member here. However, with everything plugged in and the unit turned off I can still hear music. It's not very loud but it is def. there. Is this normal? I'm having a hard time adjusting the dials inside the amp to actually here beneficial sound. It def. gets louder but...

Hi, everyone.   First of all thaks for answering all my questions,etc. And i was thinking of making a little side job, and selling custom made portable amp holders. What do you Head-Fi'rs think. I would be able to do any color, but i personally think the black and gray would be the most...

Heya,   At the moment im using Titanium HD + Beyerdynamic DT 990 250 ohm (premium's) setup. I must say its great and im amazed that this sound card can drive them so well without any help. But 1 year passed and i feel i want more, i want to make another step forward and its time for...

hey guys, haven't posted in a while...   have been listening to most of my music on the go, was wondering if my v-moda m80's would ready benefit from a simple portable amp? currently using them with my iPhone 4 and spotify. sometimes i also use my magnums too, so the amp would ideally benefit...

Im a noobie to audiophile. I've recently purchased the Audio Technica ATH M50s and I was wondering what is the best portable amp for this headphones. The Amp will be connected to my iPhone 5 or iPod nano. I was looking at the Fiio e11 and the PA2V2 but I can't decide. I want an amp(low end) that...

Hi, I just purchased a used PA2V2 off of ebay and it doesn't have the two gain screws that's been mentioned here a lot. So I guess I have an older version of it. I was wondering if there's a major difference between my old version of the PA2V2 to the newer one and is it worth upgrading. I'm...

Any thoughts?   Soon i own a pair of Grado SR80i , and i know that these two amps are one of the best, i just don't know which one is the better, so guys which one would you recommend for the Sr80i's?   And not just for the SR80is, but for overall.

Hello. I need a good headamp for around $100. I use my iPhone 4 to listen. I NEVER get low quality music. Any ideas?

Hi, new user here :D,   Would love a bit of advice on deciding which cans to buy. Currently own ATH AD700's(first proper headphones ive ever owned) running through an Asus Xonar DG, use it for gaming (FPS and MMO) movies (Bluray or HD rips) and music (Dubstep, trance but also death metal...