[conquerator2]

Hey guys so I was looking to replace the Fiio E11 with a better amp. I think it is a great amp but there are a few things Id like improved with a better amp:
 
1) Better instrument separation (not necessarily wider soundstage but it would be a good benefit and might be necessary)
2) Better bass response ( in terms of sub bass if possible)
3) More power (Fiio is okay, but a little more power would be welcome)
4) Doesnt matter if desktop or portable (but would like a 1/8 input and 1/8 output, would like to avoid the twin RCA plugs if possible)
5) A little improvement to the recessed mids and taming the highs if possible (EQ maybe), the latter not necessary 
6) I believe a tube amp wouldnt be a good match with the low impedance pro 900 but if it wouldnt matter I do not oblige
 
I have the stock cable (for now) and a mini to mini nuforce cable for amp-source connection. Also I have the stock pads
I listen to all sorts of music, usually bass heavy (Pop,Rock,Rap,Hiphop,Numetal,etc)
So to sum it up, under 300 (with shipping to Europe included), improving soundstage/instrument sep., sub bass and the likes.
 
I know there are many threads about this but most of them reside around cheaper amps so Id rather a more expensive one if the improvement would be worth it.
 
I was looking at this - http://www.jdslabs.com/item.php?fetchitem=c421, with the AD8620 or the Lecketron UHA-4/UHA-6 but Im not sure with which opamp these would go.
Also, I was looking at the objective 2 but Im not sure if it offers good bass response (also not sure if it isnt twin RCA only)
 
Any other amp suggestions are welcome!
 
Thanks everybody!
 
Best regards, Luke

 

[HeatFan12]

Hey Luke,
 
Sorry if I missed it, but what is your source (iPod, laptop etc.).  I'm guessing with the 1/8" input and output that you seek, you are looking for a portable solution?

 

[conquerator2]

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Hey Luke,
 
Sorry if I missed it, but what is your source (iPod, laptop etc.).  I'm guessing with the 1/8" input and output that you seek, you are looking for a portable solution?

 
Hi. Sorry I forgot to mention it
 
Its a Samsung Wave Smartphone (not a strong one bu can provide sufficient power for the E11 as of now)
Also I dont know if in this price range there is one, but an amp that can "override" the internal amp of the smartphone would also be a possibility (I dont know the exact term for it but you know what I mean... I hope )
 
Also Im using the Ultrasones for gaming with the PS3 via a different receiver which has a 1/8 input (Headphones-amp-receiver-PS3)
Not necessarily a portable amp tho! just one that can be used with a my phone (practicall meaning the PS3 also)
 
Thanks!

 

[hodgjy]

Used Heed Canamp.  Heed loves Ultrasones and AKGs.
 

 

[conquerator2]

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Used Heed Canamp.  Heed loves Ultrasones and AKGs.
 

 
 
Never heard of that one, more info perhaps?
 
Other suggestions still welcome!
 
Thanks

 

[HeatFan12]

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Hi. Sorry I forgot to mention it
 
Its a Samsung Wave Smartphone (not a strong one bu can provide sufficient power for the E11 as of now)
Also I dont know if in this price range there is one, but an amp that can "override" the internal amp of the smartphone would also be a possibility (I dont know the exact term for it but you know what I mean... I hope )
 
Also Im using the Ultrasones for gaming with the PS3 via a different receiver which has a 1/8 input (Headphones-amp-receiver-PS3)
Not necessarily a portable amp tho! just one that can be used with a my phone (practicall meaning the PS3 also)
 
Thanks!

 
 
Hey Luke,
 
I have been using a couple of A-GD products I recently received with several of my Ultrasones with great results (NFB-15.1 & NFB-16).  Their output impedance is low and they sound great with Ultrasones, Denons etc. with a nice tight full bodied sound.
 
http://www.audio-gd.com/Pro/Headphoneamp/NFB15/NFB15EN.htm
 
http://www.audio-gd.com/Pro/Headphoneamp/NFB16/NFB16EN.htm
 
 
I use the NFB-16 with my iDevices as well as PC.  I am not familiar with your phone, but keep in mind if you want to amp a DAP or phone, the ideal connection would be via line-out (bypasses internal amp of device).  I don't know if your phone has line out or not so can't comment.  If you connect your phone via headphone out to amp, you are double amping and not receiving a true clean signal.
I would definitely recommend these products, but you have to look at your entire setup to see if it will reap sound improvements via the connections you have available.
 
Here's a pic of the NFB-16 to give you an example connected to my Touch via line out.
 
Cheers!