emutnyeh
New Head-Fier
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thx mate... for your answer...well i will buy topping nx1 for sure..
i have SoundMAGIC HP100s, they're rated at 32Ohm and 95db at 1khz/mW , so to my understanding they're quite current hungry. how would this amp do with them (or NX1)?
i'm using them straight out from my (old) laptop / LG G2 cellphone, they sound great to my ears (all i had before was Sony mh1 and LG QuadBeat 2 - the HP100s sound better even without external amps/DACs), they can both drive the HP100s louder than i can tolerate, yet i've been reading everywhere that they highly benefit from amping (more clarity, soundstage, tighter bass).
i'm on a tight budget (college student) so i'm looking for budget friendly solutions, any help would be appreciated
I think either NX1 or SAP-5 would be decent enough for your requirements. It's impossible to say which will be better suited as I don't have your headphone. But I can tell you - you won't go wrong with either.
Thank you for replying
They're neutral headphones. According to head fiers, they sound similar (and often compared) to the AKG K550s, in case you have (or auditioned) them. I'm not a basshead, but I'd like a little more punch (mid bass) in my music (mainly metal).
Did that make you lean towards an amp of the 2? (or some other amp in the same price range?)
H20,
I've been reading about the Topping NX1 and the SMSL SAP-5 for the last couple days. I use an iPod classic with VSonic VC-1000. With these IEMs, is there even a point in getting one of these good amps? If so, how will I benefit other than the increase in volume? I like the sound I get from my VC-1000 a lot.
If you think it would give a beneficial boost, which of those two amps do you think pairs better with the VC-1000? And would it be better to use a Fiio L9 or buy an adapter and use a 3.5 to 3.5 cable (where can I buy one of those adapters for an iPod anyway)?
Thanks for any help you can provide.
Does this give more bass through the bass switch than the E11K/C&C BK?
Used to have E11 .....the bass switch on SAP-5 imo is badly implemented ....with this feature on ....its like Jacque Costeau underwater ...all muddy and distorted ...but on normal setting .....for me personally ....the bass is impactful enough for me......very capable budget amp ....cheers
I am enjoying the SAP-5 with my AK100 and also on my Mac Mini + ODAC. I am using a re-cabled Shure E4C and a Westone UM3X.
Sound is much more detailed on the Mac. However, it sounds leaner than the AK100. The AK100 is warmer and richer.
Has anyone compared the SAP-5 with the JDS Labs ODAC+02? I am curious since I have never heard an 02.