Amp for ATH-900

[Canibal]

Hi ! I've recently bought the AudioTechnicha ATH-900 , and they are on their way from the US ( Audiocubes .. Duh! ) to my place ( Israel ..

) .

I wanted to build an amp ( by myself ofcourse ) for these headphones , but I know **** about amps , and specialy "DIY" ones . I only heared and saw one amp , the CMoy , but I have no clue if it "fits" to the ATH900 , or if he's any good .

I'm looking for links to amps building guides , schems , and some recomendation about good DIY amps for these headphones .

Thanks alot in advanced , Tom .

 

[Earwax]

This is where to start -->>> http://www.tangentsoft.net/audio/

and the DIY links page is here: http://www5.head-fi.org/forums/showthread.php?t=21563

 

[3lusiv3]

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Originally Posted by Canibal I've recently bought the AudioTechnicha ATH-900 , and they are on their way from the US ( Audiocubes .. Duh! ) to my place ( Israel .. ) .

Actually they come directly from Osaka, Japan.

 

[Madcat05]

I think he meant "to" the US

 

[Lil_JV]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Madcat05 I think he meant "to" the US

He said he is from Israel. How much are you looking to spend. That should help everyone point you in the right direction.

JV.

 

[Madcat05]

oh my mistake

 

[Canibal]

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3lusiv3 Actually they come directly from Osaka, Japan.

Isn't Audiocubes stock is in the US ( I know Audio Technicha is made and sold only in Japan ) ?

I'm willing to spend about 100$ ..

 

[Madcat05]

nope Audiocubes warehouses are in Osaka, Japan.

 

[Lil_JV]

If your buget is $100 I would go for a MINT. If it is for home use only buy a 24V elpac power supply. You could fit it into a tiny hammond case if it is wall powered.

JV.

 

[Canibal]

Wow , I dont know where to start .

I saw Tangent's site couple of times ago , and read some of his guides . The problem is - I know nothing about electronics . I saw that there are some required parts , and some optional that need to be picked by the headphones you own ( or whatever .. :/ ) .

Can someone help me with the Part Selection Guide ?

Thanks alot !

 

[Madcat05]

you might want to go the pre-built route, and buy a MINT already made. JMT sells a MINT amp for $90 US. Check out JMT

 

[Canibal]

I've thought about it , but buying an already-build amp lacks the fun of building it , and I wont learn anything from ...

 

[Canibal]

*Bump*

I'm sorry , but I really need this help

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[Earwax]

I'd say start with a cmoy if you don't have any DIY experience. It's a bit simpler than the mint and Tangent's cmoy guide offers more hand-holding advice and step-by-step procedures for first timers.

I think also you'd get more help here if you can come up with some more specific questions rather than just a general plea for help.

 

[Canibal]

Its pretty hard for me to ask spesific questions , because as I've said befor , I know nothing about amps . So I ask the general questions , and as I get the general answers , I try to be as spesific as I can ..

Thanks anyhow !