[unwelcomeguest]

Hi, I am fairly new to all this, but I recently got me a pair of Denon AH-C751 canalphones and am pretty pleased with them, however I was wondering if someone could recommend a portable amp to use with them? The source is my iPod Classic 160Gb, using mainly lossless audio files.

I would mainly use the amp on public transport, in my bedroom, at the gym, etc - and also sometimes connected to my pc via usb, if I got a model that supported that function. I can get a Meier Audio Corda 3Move here in Australia for about $350, which would be my limit as far as price goes.

Any suggestions?

 

[mark2410]

i rather like the icon mobile with it

 

[unwelcomeguest]

How much if a difference do you think the amp makes, compared to running the Denons straight from your iPod?

 

[mark2410]

the 5G quite a lot.  the c751 need a little power to open up and since they are bassy the mid to bright sound of the icon really wakes that behave better and cleans up the mids and highs.
 
i cant say its the best amp out there for it since ive not heard that many but the icon goes very well with them

 

[unwelcomeguest]

Cool, thanks!

 

[Achim]

I dont think C751 really needs a amp, but you can try ibasso D10. it sounds good with my C551.

 

[spartan123]

I use an Ibasso T4 and it works quite well with the Denon's

 

[unwelcomeguest]

 
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the c751 need a little power to open up and since they are bassy the mid to bright sound of the icon really wakes that behave better and cleans up the mids and highs.

Its funny, I don't find the c751's to be very bassy...

 

[unwelcomeguest]

 
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I use an Ibasso T4 and it works quite well with the Denon's

The Ibasso's do look very interesting. I am quite keen on them and the Meier's. The Ibasso's are a bit cheaper, but I'm guessing the Meier's win on build quality(?).
 
Not sure now whether to get an ultra-portable amp, just to use with my iPod and iems, and get a decent desktop amp for pc / home use later, or to get semi-portable amp with dac and crossfeed circuit; ie. an Ibasso T4 or Meier XXS vs something like the Meier Corda 3Move