[killz23]

I'm looking to start on this amp thingy..I'm basically using a Creative Zen Vision M to start with, and I have no amps (unless you consider E5)..

I'm trying to get an amp for my HD 555, to see whether it'll improve the whole sound...If not, I'm gonna go the Grado way...

 

[pekingduck]

The SQ of the HD555 definitely improves when amped..the soundstage is noticeably better. Unamped the sound is flat and a bit boring.

(I am using the D10 as my DAC/amp)

 

[killz23]

Ibasso D10?
I'm not sure which is the better amp, and worth the money.. As you know, newbies like me...Kinda have a tight wallet..haha..

 

[pekingduck]

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Originally Posted by killz23 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Ibasso D10? I'm not sure which is the better amp, and worth the money.. As you know, newbies like me...Kinda have a tight wallet..haha..

sorry...yes i am talking about the iBasso D10 (see my sig.)

I suppose some cheaper amps should be able to drive the HD555 as well
(such as iBasso T4, Nuforce Mobile Icon etc)

 

[killz23]

What about Corda MOVE?

I'm looking at less than 100 here..well, if it's worth the dough, I might top up so that it'll save me the energy, and time, and money to look for a better amp down the road..

 

[killz23]

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[squall343]

Do u have a budget?

and are you looking for a portable or a home solution?

 

[killz23]

I have a budget around ~150 maybe?
Well, portable would be a huge bonus, but if a desktop amp is well worth the price, I might go that direction..

 

[Zaubertuba]

Hey! A fellow Idaho head-fi-er!

FWIH, the Fiio E5 sounds good with the 555's. With your budget, maybe you could look into one of HotAudio's offerings.

I'm using an old NAD preamp with an E-mu 1212m as my source, and am really liking it.

I've also done some fairly extensive mods to my 555's, with good results. Check my blog (link below) if you want more details.

 

[killz23]

Which part of Idaho you're in right now??

hahah..you're the first idahoan headfier! That's a good start to a gathering which I hope will realise maybe some time soon..hahah...
I had my E5, but lost it while in Vegas

For me didn't make any difference though..

 

[killz23]

....Help~~