[BrooklynRick]

Whats up, I’m about to order either the Mint or Transit Amp, but I wanna get the most for money. I put a list of the prices and options below and whats included on the basic amp. Do you think it would be better if I got Mint and added on some Options, or should I get the basic Transit amp? I know what good sound is, but I’m not sure what the options for the basic amp will do for sound quality. What do you guys recommend so I get the best bang for my buck. Mint with options, and which ones? Or just the transit? Thank you so much for you help, I know this message board is full of knowledgeable resources.
Yeah, I will be using this amp with a set of Grado SR60s or SR80s. Thanks.

Basic Mint Specs - $75 US

Meta Mint PCB
OPA 2132 PA Op Amp
Panasonic 470uF 16v PS Caps
1% Metal Film Resistors
Buf 634U Buffers
Switchcraft Mini Jacks
NKK Mini Toggle Switch
Panasonic EVJ 50K Potentiometer
Machined Aluminum Knob
9v Battery Power
Reverse Polarity Protection
Red LED
Mint Tin Enclosure ( Various )

Options
AD 8620 Op Amp $8.00
CRDs Bias to Class “A” $6.00
2 x 9v Battery Version $10.00
Blue LED $2.00
Plainview 9v NiMH Batt. $10.00
Plainview 9v Charger $11.00


Basic Transit Specs - $99 US
Meta 42 PCB
OPA 2132 OP Amp
Nichicon 470uF 35v PS Caps (4)
1% Metal Film Resistors
Wima 6.8uF Reservoir Caps
Elantec 2001 buffers (1 deep)
Class “A” Bias
Switchcraft Mini Jacks
NKK Mini Toggle Switch
Panasonic EVJ 50k Potentiometer
Machined Aluminum Knob
9v Battery Power
Reverse Polarity Protection
Red LED
Serpac H67 Black Case ( 4.94” x 2.75” x 1.28”)

 

[mrkun]

Get 20 more dollars and get the 2nd tier Transit amp; I guarantee you won't be disappointed.

 

[Knocturnal]

Id go for the transit and if you could afford it add another 9v battery. If you have 2 9volts you will have a lot of power to run those grados.

 

[BrooklynRick]

thanks. how long should the extra 9v power the amp?