dayh8
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Thanks. Very interested to see how they are with ATH-M50. Looking for an amp for iPhone4 and ATH-M50. Sounds great with iPhone4 currently but as usual I wouldn't mind increase SQ. If you have a chance to compare iPod/iPhone headphone out vs the amp and a LOD it would be appreciated.
Hey Dachness,
I think that if you feel the M50 needs an amp, the Audinst is going to be a great combo. I have been listening w/ and w/o the amp for a few days, and while I *think* there is a slight boost in SQ, I am not sure if I am able to fully appreciate it. That being said, whether it is a placebo effect or real, I do think that the mids and highs are just a bit sharper on the M50s when run through the AMP-HP. I am really loving my M50s, and though I'm still burning in both the cans and the amp, I think that they make a really nice combo. I think the sound is detailed and rich, with a nice soundstage in all directions. The bass is rich and clean, and the overall presentation is very balanced and natural. I have read a couple of people who poo-poo the M50, and I am pretty sure I will not be taking their advice on headphones, because this is a sound signature I love - and coupling with the Audinst seems like a pretty perfect match! If you like your M50s alone, and want to go with an amp, I don't think you will be disappointed by the AMP-HP.