Hey folks.  I'm new here.    This all started three days ago because I was looking for a headphone amp for my laptop... Now I'm the proud owner of a pair of AKG K702s, and I still need a portable amp!  I can see already this is going to be an expensive hobby...    So after a lot of...

The review of the JVC SZ2000 was conducted using the following:   Tracks used:   HouseRockerz-Herzrasen. 320kbps mp3 16/44.   Digimax & Javiera Mena - Complejo de Amor. WAV 16/44.   Hammer & Bennett – Lost. FLAC 16/44.   Rockwell feat Beatfreakz-Somebodys Watching Me. 320...

I'm looking for a DAC with a good DAC and un-amped line-out I can connect to my iBasso PB2. I'm been looking but I can't seem to find a straight answer anywhere, was hoping you guys could help. My portable setup is an iBasso DB2 (DAC) and iBasso PB2 (AMP), here's my dilemma. I can only hook use...

What is a good amp for Westone 4R under 500 dollars? I listen to mainly rocky and classical music.

Current setup:   MacBook Pro>Fiio E7>D5000   or   MacBook Pro>old Pioneer receiver>HD 598   What would you guys recommend using to amp the D5000s and HD 598s? I particularly like the bass boost on the Fiio E7 for the D5000s and sometimes HD 598s. I really don't know a thing about...

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?

For those of you reading it means you have heard that Ken at ALO Audio has just released a balanced portable headphone amp with a little twist a "Bass" knob.     For those of you who have never heard the RX series portable amps. The MKI, MKII and now the MKIII you really have been missing...

For my current portable setup I have been using my J3 with M50S and TF10 /w Lune Cable and have settled on upgrading from the M50S to more neutral headphones since I listen to a large variety of music (Classical, Ambient, Rock, Electro, etc).  So I was wondering if there are any opinions on this...

Ok, here is something i though would be a no-brainer...Which it almost is,, but now i thought it would be...David vs. Goliath:  Goliath is represented by the following setup: Optical input to a Cambridge DacMagic Desktop dac, which then feeds 24bit/192 into a Argon HA2 tube/ss hybrid. David...

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

Hi there, this may get people raving but I have a bold statement that may burst some bubbles. I have a both iPod Classic and a iPhone and currently own a Fiio E11, a iBasso PB2/DB2 setup and have had others prior to these - Now for the thing that bugs me: The reason i keep switching is that i...

Just bought a E11, was said they could drive a HD800 as well as the HE-500 as said on headfonia, and I think my searches of head-fi turned up some mixed opinions on whether or not the E11 could drive the HD600/650   http://www.headfonia.com/fiio-e11-portable-amplifier/    ...

Hi everyone,   I currently have an ALO Rx Mk2 as a portable HP amp, and I would like to buy a Beyerdynamic DT770 as a portable cans (commuting and work) and I have in fact 2 questions :   1/ Is the ALO Rx Mk2 strong enough to drive the 600Ohms version ? Or Should I get the 250Ohms one...

I have a PPA amp I bought in sometime in 2004 that seems to still work fine and was wondering if this should be adequate for the HE-500 (has not arrived yet)? Im using the PPA with the K701 at the moment and it sounds fine though since its the only amp I have had I have no idea what I might be...

I'd be interested in your feedback. I dont envision going balanced, and I bought the 262s for their single-ended reputation, but it would be good to hear from someone who has actually used them in their intended configuration.

(Edit) Here you can discuss views about portable amps that go well and perhaps not so well with LCD2. Are there some amps that have better synergy with LCD2?   Some suggested amps   -Ray Samuels Sr-71b -Ibasso PB1/2 -Justin AudioUHA-120 -Justin Audio AHA-120 -Meir CORDA...

Just go the little beastie from China, complete with a balanced jumper.  I have only had enough time for first impressions of the DB2 with the PB2, using Grado SR225i and Senn HD650 phones (the later balanced).   I compared to my reference Sugden CD/Preamp system output - the DB2 took a...

So no idea what I'm doing but here is the result of my paste and copy search to compare different output power of different amps or amps/dacs. Basically, I wanted a sense of how much power a E11 had compared to a UHA-4 compared to a P4, etc...   As far as I know, this is the output per...

After a purchase of a pair of DT880 Pro's, I have begun looking for a fairly good portable amp to drive them. After searching around for a while and reading other topics with the same question I have narrowed it down to 3 - mini^3 -Minibox E+ -Meiers headsix   I think im leaning more...

I've been looking at the 600 ohm Beyerdynamic DT 880s and am wondering if anyone has a recommendation for an amplifier to keep up with the impedance. Or if anyone wants to suggest something other than the 880s, that's fine by me, too (encouraged, in fact!), but I am looking for some decent...

I have been anxious for a portable dac with even more capabilities than the DB-1.    Here are some of the features:     1, Dual WM8740 +CS8416 +TAS1020B 2, 110dB SN and 101dB Crosstalk 3, Separated battery power supplies for the Analog section and Digital section. 4, Balanced...

I promised to do a review of my two portable headphone amplifiers, the IBasso PB2 and the Headroom ultra-micro amplifier. To do this review I employed 2 headphones, the Sennheiser HD 650, and the Grado SR225i. All the equipment was run in for two weeks before commencing any evaluation. On order...

Hello everyone,   Diving headfirst into the world of hi-fi. Was looking for a new pair of headphones and after listening to 20 something pairs in 2 different stores I ended up buying a set of Sennheiser HD650's. They just sounded "right". Got them for a steal too, $365 brand new at J&R.  ...

Do you think is there a better amp for HD600 in this price range? - It may read about that these don't work fine together. Maybe Schiit Asgrad?

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...