[devilmonk]

Looking for a $130 max + shipping and tax amp. If a slightly higher priced one is noticeably much better, then I'll go for it. But I would much rather keep the price below $130.
 
 
Keep in mind the awful US to CAD conversion rate is $1.32 per $1.00 USD. 

 

[cel4145]

Research the Objective 2 amp. Massdrop currently has a group buy available for $70: https://www.massdrop.com/buy/massdrop-o2-amplifier. They have international shipping, and maybe it will fit your budget. I don't think you could do better.

 

[devilmonk]

I was actually looking at that already, but the comments put me off. Apparently its a portable version or something, with a weaker power adapter (from what I can tell, half as powerful, 110V when regular is 220V) 
 
 
 
"Cancelled my order. I think this is still a good deal but the lack of 220 power supply and the rear rca made me doubtful about it, I prefer to wait and see other drops in the future!"
 
"This drop might have been better described as a portable version of the amp with the possibility of a future, customisable desktop version. "
 
"This has far too little power for any speakers. It will *work* and you will hear sound, but you will be damaging the amp at any kind of even normal listening volume. "
 
"Sorry Massdrop, I'm cancelling as well. The JDS Labs offer, which includes a 220V PSU, rechargeable batteries, and shipping within days instead of weeks, has really taken the shine of this drop. 
 
"What really killed the drop for me was the absence of a 220V PSU option. I don't understand why it is so difficult to source such a part,"

 

[devilmonk]

Ok, I'm confused yet again after reading more comments, I live in Canada. What do you guys think of this drop?

 

[cel4145]

220V is Europe. US is 110/120V for wall outlets--220V wouldn't work for me here. Aren't you the same?

And that IS the standard version of that amp. If you research on Head-Fi, you can learn more about it

 

[Armaegis]

At Canadian prices, this is decent... http://www.canuckaudiomart.com/details/649190247-fiio-e17-alpen/

 

[devilmonk]

Went with the o2 sale, thx ppl

 

[cel4145]

Be sure once you get it to come back and let people know what you think

 

[devilmonk]

Ok

 

[Shaffer]

Went with the o2 sale, thx ppl

Is it too late to cancel? DT990 are are terrific cans, provided you can drive them well. The O2 sounds like cardboard with a flat, non-dimensional perspective. Ironically, that's one of the attributes where DT990 excel. You would have been much better off with a Matrix M-Stage from the site classifieds. Good luck.

 

[Japheel]

Is it too late to cancel? DT990 are are terrific cans, provided you can drive them well. The O2 sounds like cardboard with a flat, non-dimensional perspective. Ironically, that's one of the attributes where DT990 excel. You would have been much better off with a Matrix M-Stage from the site classifieds. Good luck.

He got the o2 for like 70 usd. You really can't go wrong with an o2 that discounted

 

[Shaffer]

He got the o2 for like 70 usd. You really can't go wrong with an o2 that discounted

It's like saying that raw sewage is free. Hard to go wrong.

 

[Japheel]

It's like saying that raw sewage is free. Hard to go wrong.

I haven't heard it, but it can't be that bad.

 

[Shaffer]

I haven't heard it, but it can't be that bad.

Everything is relative. The O2 is the single worst sounding product I've heard that was aimed at a discriminating audience. Considering that one can buy an amplifier that exists on a totally different level of performance - especially given the cans - for the cost of a modest dinner for two (beyond the Massdrop O2 price), not doing so borders on the ridiculous.

 

[Armaegis]

It's a glorified cmoy with a ridiculous input stage. You could spend less and still get something that's *actually* portable and doesn't clip when you push it.