[Kraegorn]

Amps give an "Uumph!" straight to your headphones. It also modifies the sound, or how some would say, color it, how much of that depends on the specified amp. If you're getting a low end amp, don't expect vast improvement over the headphone jack on your computer, you might be disappointed. Also keep in mind, it takes time to extinguish the difference as you take time to get used to your gear.

 

[robm321]

Better sound, more power for complex passages like crescendos. More control in the bass region

 

[mrdeadfolx]

It takes the sound that is this big <-----> and makes it this big <---------->

 

[java]

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Originally Posted by GAD /img/forum/go_quote.gif Of course that's the plan, but only the very best amps are truly transparent. I started because I wanted to drive high-impedance cans and my ipod couldn't do it. Then I noticed that they all sounded "better". Then I needed to find out how much "better" I could make it. Then I ran out of money. GAD

That is a well traveled road, friend ...