Hello, I currently have a pico slim amp paired with miracle iems. I would like to improve this setup... Which step should I take then: purchase a clas dac, or would it be preferable to go balanced with sr71b or another balanced amp ? Thanks for your help. :rolleyes:

Hi Head-fiers.   So I was wondering which amp I should get, I have a Cowon J3 and a pair of Westone 3's.   My budget is 500 USD.   Personally I dont really like the W3s on the flat EQ and I increase the bass slightly and the highs slightly.   Portability is a huge factor. So is...

Hi all.   I'm looking for a great DAC/Amp combo to pair up with my Cowon J3 and my W3's.   My budget is 700 USD...   I know the W3's are a low impedance phone but I really want to "make the most of them" and get the best sound possible. I dont want just a "slight" difference I want a...

I'm looking to get away from using the onboard soundcard an my PC and also from the horrible tinny speakers in my laptop. I'm thinking the best route to go would be would be a USB amp/DAC since i would be able to use the DAC to take an output from either my PC or laptop to my amp or use it as a...

hi, all you lovely people out there...   I'm stuck in a dilemma here which is that i cant decide on which portable amplifier to buy. I currently own a pair of custom 1964 quads and a pair of denon d2000's...   love the sound of both these earphones...just want an amp to pair with them  ...

Hi all!   I recently obtained some high quality custom IEMs, and am looking for a good amp/DAC setup for them. For amplification purposes, is a Fostex HP-P1 going to give me significantly better sound compared to the Pico Slim? The HP-P1 is significantly more expensive and larger, but it is...

Hi i currently use a 4th gen Ipod Nano & Vsonic GR06 IEM as a music player to travel to work, gym, and just casual listening of music   Im just wondering if adding a portable amp will increase the sound quality (and bass)?   I'v been looking at getting something such as the Fiio E6 & LOD...

Hey guys,   I'm looking to upgrade my portable rig from my E11.  So far I'm looking at the Alo Rx II, Pico Slim, and Headstage Arrow 4G.  Anyone have any other opinions on a portable amp?

*By truly portable I mean it hardly adds any additional weight/bulk to the MP3 player at all...   Is there anything that is that small and can push full sized headphones easily and...sounds good?   Thanks a lot in advance.

Sup guys, this is my first post here :)   I'm out for either a new MP3-player or a portable amp to my iPhone 4 with Miles Davis Trumpet IEM's. I'm not sure what I'm looking for, I had my eyes on the Pico Slim but later found the Fiio E7 which seems alot cheaper, tho a bit bulkier.   What...

Multi-Portable Amp Thread   Amps mean different things to different people.  It depends on your use, music,  source, headphone, and ears to determine if an amp will make a difference, and if so how much.  As primarily an IEM guy, I have had mixed results with amps through the years depending...

Hi there, im waiting for my Miracle to come, it has been a long waiting as there was holiday in China In a meantime, i considering some amps that are suitable for Miracle. I listen to various kinds of music especially pop, classical, vocal. I love Mid a lot. I have some targets at the...

  Hi   I just bought the Yuin PK1 to take with me, but I think it might need a amp to preform the best. It will be paired with my iPod Classic.   I have thought of these:   -       Headstage Arrow 12HE 4G -       Pico Slim -       iBasso D-zero -       Fiio E7 -       ALO...

Hey there!   I wanted to know if there is a portable amp out there(just an amp, not a amp-dac combo) that is only SLIGHTLY aggressive that will also increase bass extension and impact? It would have to be, at the most, 300 dollars.     Thanks

Would be using it with either iTouch2G, Blackberry9780 or I'm going to buy CowonJ3 soon,   my portable rig would be something like CowonJ3> ???? > UM Miracle   shortlisted some choices,    1) FiiO E11   2) Headstage Arrow 4G     apparently I'm more inclined to FiiOE11 right...

hello guys, i have a question to ask. can the pico slim work with earphone that has a mic?   thanks :)

I placed an order on Googlecheckout on May 26th for a purple pico slim. The webpage says 4-week delay. But I don't get a word from Justin and even I called him I couldn't reach him. Voicemails don't work either.   I don't know how to get refund on googlecheckout. I feel hopeless and...

Hello, I currently have a Cowon IAudio9/JDS CMOY/Miles Davis IEM's. What would I gain by switching over my amp to the Pico Slim or something similar, ie. Headstage Arrow? Thanks!

Most transparent, neutral and best sounding portable slim amp for IEMS? (Westone 4)   Pico slim TTVJ slim Headstage Arrow 4G Leckerton UHA-4 RSA Shadow ALO Audio Rx Mk2  Just Audio uHA-120 ( Not slim )   I think I got hit by upgraditis again and need to listen to something...

I've recently bought the SR71B and this is my first venture into balanced headphone world.   This is generally just for travel use so I'm not thinking large headphones.   I'm not using a balanced source yet, just ipod 160 lossless via line out port to single ended input.   While I'd...

I just bought a pair of jh13's and of course my original alo rx craps out before they come in.  I was wondering if anyone has the mk2 and the jh13's and how they work together.  I'm stuck between replacing it with another alo rx, the alo rx mk2, pico slim or protector balanced.     If I...

I have had a set of these for a few weeks now and really like them with my Pico slim and IPOD classic   Whats else is out there that could beat them ??   Have tried a few recently but nothing has impressed ....   Would welcome any suggestions   Cheers    

if you have both a balanced cable and single ended, with a single ended source, what amp would you go with right now? there are so many high end portables out now that it makes the choice hard. RSA Protector, SR71B iBasso PB2 Meier Stepdance Headstage Arrow 12HE Pico Slim or? Will be with a...

I'm willing to spend more or less $400.00.   My setup will consist of a Pico Slim connected to an iPod Video 5.5 DIYMOD.   What IEM's go best with the Pico Slim?   I mainly listen to Dance, Pop, Rap/Hiphop.

Has anyone tried this combination?   How does it sound?   Is the Pico Slim a good portable amp?