[StanleyB1]

I needed a cheap headphone amp for someone so I got them a BT928. Sound wise it is the worst I have ever heard from any headphone socket. But the output level appears to be decent. Has anyone ever compared it to say the CMoy or any similar dirt cheap headphone amp? Is the CMoy better in output?

 

[Godkin]

I agree with you, the BT928 is a poor headphone amp. It was my first amp and I was very disappointed with it. I took it back to the shop and bought a REGA EAR instead. It can be modded, however, if you are that way inclined. Mike at the Rock Grotto has revamped it with better components, and apparently it sounds great.

In comparison, the C-Moy is very well thought off. I was looking on E-Bay recently and you can buy a C-Moy based portable amp for £29.00. I recently bought a Darkvoice Figaro tube amp from China - £75. Great value, and a perfect entry level amp.

 

[MrMajestic2]

Removing the "tone" pot on the BT928 greatly improves the sound.

 

[StanleyB1]

Thanks for the tips. I ended up modding the BT928, but not in the same way as others have done on the net. It now sounds extremely good. Perhaps I should make a list of things that I have done in order to improve it and put it in the DIY section.

 

[markus5]

With the tone control disconnected it gives my Schiit Magni2 a run for it's money.
Best 35 quid I ever spent!

 

[DorsalDin73]

How do you disconnect the tone control? And why does it improve it so much?