[jaskin]

Hi,

For those users of the Etymotics 4S, what amplifiers do you use? Right now, I'm using a DIY JMT portable amp with the Etys, but that's my portable setup. For a home system, maybe a more powerful amp would better improve my already pleasurable listening experience.
I'm thinking more in the lines of the MG Head DT as I can get it here for CAN$400.
Any comments?

Thanks
Jason

 

[Tim D]

Another idea is to get something like Corda or a Headroom Amp since due to the extreme closed nature of the Ety's, x-feed could be a nice addition.

 

[jaskin]

Quote:

Originally posted by Tim D Another idea is to get something like Corda or a Headroom Amp since due to the extreme closed nature of the Ety's, x-feed could be a nice addition.

Hi Tim,

MY DIY JMT amp already has a crossfeed right now. I'm looking for something bigger more powerful for my home setup

Cheers
Jason

 

[beni]

I currently use one of the old Cosmic amps and it's great with my 4Ss. I think you can still buy these for $400 US from headroom or maybe the old Supreme for $300 US which should be around $400 CAN, right?

Anyway, it's a very nice amp, although I must admit that I've also been curious about what a tubed amp would do for the Etys and I have been seriously considering buying an MG Head as my next purchase (which is months away, at least).

 

[dhwilkin]

Well, I'm using an old Max. Works quite well, but might be more than you want to spend.

 

[jaskin]

It is really, has anyone tried the Etys with the MG Head DT?

 

[flashbak]

I used the Ety 4S with the Head and they sounded wonderful!

 

[jaskin]

Thanks Flashbak, have you tried other amps with the etys?

 

[flashbak]

Yes I also use them with my Sugden Headmaster as well as the Cmoy DIY amp I built.

 

[jaskin]

Hi Flash,

If you don't mind me asking, how does the ety's sound with the MG Head as compared with the Sudgen and the DIY amp?

Thanks
J

 

[flashbak]

They sound great, not as good as the Sugden makes them sound, but still great. I'm sure you'll love their sound with the MG Head!

 

[MooGoesTheCow]

I use my etys w/ a mccormack headphone amp. it's awesome!

 

[jim]

how does the MH Head compare to your DIY? I've got a cmoy/hansen and thinking about getting the MG Head too. Did you play around with the tubes?

 

[flashbak]

Jim,
To me the MG Head did indeed sound better than the Cmoy DIY. I did do some tube rolling and other tubes can certainly make it sound even better. I think it's a very good value for the money. I'll bet you'll love it with the Ety's!