I was dead set on apex glacier until I noticed some users were getting a bit of hiss noise some louder then others and for someone who sometimes listens to songs at lower volumes or have moments when nothings playing it really bothers me to have hiss noise. So are there any portable amps that...

Looking for thoughts/recommendations. I have for awhile now used an Ipod classic with a P51 as my portable rig. I have enjoyed this combination. I recently added a CypherLabs DAC with the new generation Ipod classic. The combination of the Ipod => DAC => P51 sounds great. However I am thinking...

In anticipation of the arrival of my Alpha Dogs, I was considering a home amp system.  I have an SR-71A, and am very much looking forward to that portable pairing, but was uncertain whether I should use the SR 71A all the time and just buy batteries as needed, or whether a home amp would be a...

Hi Folks,   Been out of the loop of Headphone systems for some time.   I own and use on a regular basics RSA Hornet and Blackbird 71A, previously owned Preditor Also use Red Wine Ipod as source Portable phones  Senn HD 25-1 II Home cans Senn 650   W/ RSA Raptor Head Phone cable Stefan...

as title, i've been looking for 1 quite sometimes but in bad luck, wanted to post on bns section but low post count, is there anywhere to get it  ? by the way i tried ebay.... thanks guys!

Looking for a nice headphone amp, something pro sounding and looking that won't break the bank.  My first choice of stuff would be Ray Samuels Audio (Hornet, SR-71A), which I still may end up going with, but I figure if I get something under $200 I can have some scratch left for a new pair of...

Hey head-fi, I am obviously new here and relatively new to high end audio listening. But it's simple I am going to buy LCD-2's and I know that with a very expensive, highly specialized pair of headphones I will need a relatively expensive and specialized Amp (which i will get one), and someone...

My main portable rig is a iBasso DX100 + RSA SR-71A + Heir Audio 4.Ai.  Audio bliss.   However, I do a lot of work in my yard, renovation work on my 130 year old house, etc.  My main portable setup isn't exactly portable enough to use when I'm swinging a hammer or mowing the lawn.  Besides...

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...

I recently left my portable system on an airplane so I am looking for a replacement combo but I find almost no comparison information between my older equipment and the current models.   I had Ultimate Ears 10 Pro connected to a Ray Samuels SR-71 with a Cardas Audio mini-to-mini interconnect...

Will this work without any sound degradation? http://cablejive.com/charge-converter  - how large is it?      Or is there a better item on the market?  (smaller/less impact on sound, etc.?)  I want to use my ipod touch 3g with my ray samuels sr-71a.  Thanks!

Hi guys,   I've decided to upgrade my portable audio system, a iPod Classic 160 GB (Latest Gen) and my HifiMan Re0 Limited Edition. They sounds quite good, but now I'm searching an AMP + LOD or a DAC excellent in vocals, more "extended" with bass and most of all more balanced, neutral and...

i am going to purchase one amplifier between these two.which one is good sounding and make the sound more magical??

Newbie to the forum, so please forgive me if this question has been asked and answered. I recently purchases a Ray Samuels SR71A portable amp with the hope I could use it for double duty - i.e. on the road and at home. I use a P5 for travel, but I'm torn between the Auzere and Hifiman's HE-500...

I want make choice between RSA SR-71A and P51! anybody can give me some tips?!

Well, it seems the he500 fits a lot of my needs and wants but due to its lower impedance I was curious if anyone has tried to drive it with an SR71A portable amp, and drive it nicely?  

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Hey Guys, I've just invested in some UM Miracle IEM's and am looking for a suitable portable setup, from what I've read this is pretty much the ideal setup for what I'm looking for, but as I'm quite new to all this, I thought I'd ask for some advice.   iPod Classic + Algorhythm Solo + ALO...

I just ordered the Beyerdynamic DT1350. Since these headphones seem to react well to amplification, I'd like to get my first and only portable headphone amp to use with them. The amp should serve me as a long-term investment, so it should not only work well with the DT1350, but all my future...

hello , i need help to spend my money in the best way to buy my first audiophile portable amp USB DAC to use with my Galaxy Tab and my Ultrasone PRO 900.   honestly i'm thinking also to buy a portable amp without USB DAC and use it by the line out cable and spend the same money for a better...

Hi All, I'm a newly born Audiophile. I've always had an ear for finer sounds, but as of late of made it official :) I've got a pair of Grado RS1i's and am looking for a good portable amp to go with using an ipod as the source. I know it's not that difficult to drive Grado's but would appreciate...

As the title says, I'm choosing one of these amps to use mainly with IEMs. I'm quite familiar with RSA sound and I really enjoyed my RSA Mustang and RSA Protector. I have also read Skylab's reviews of the original SR-71 and the Stepdance, the last being better to his ears. Really don't...

Traditionally - would one assume to start with the source components - but there are plenty of people out there who started their systems from the headphone choice or even the amp choice... For me - I fell in love with amps and speakers and then went from there until I got the sound that made...

The pictures speak for themselves. Truly a wonderfully laid out and beautifully implemented circuit fit for the Gods. A formal written review will follow, to be posted soon. 01/18/09 - Review I have decided that it is time for a formal review of the Ray Samuels Audio Emmeline SR-71A...

I thought it would be of interest to those who enjoy the SR-71 or who have wanted one that the SR-71a will be making an appearance. There will be a new appearance to this classic portable with a new restyled and smaller chassis, multiple gain control and a nice custom (well the whole thing is...