[Ethan215]

I have a 4th Generation iPod Nano and I'm wondering what kind of amp I shuold get for it. I'm considering the FiiO E5 but I figured I'd ask you guys first. If this has been asked before, I'm sorry.

 

[raymondu999]

I'd say instead of trying to synergise the amp with your Nano, to start instead by synergising it with your IEM/whatever you use

 

[RAQemUP]

Yep...the upgrade chain should be Source->Headphones->Amplifier. Once you find a source (ie mp3 player) and a headphone you are generally happy with, if you feel like you could still get more out of it then get a amplifier.

 

[T.IIZUKA]

Is it a composition iPod nano 4G + JVC HA-S150 ?
Why is the amplifier introduced ?
Where is dissatisfaction ?

You might buy the headphone according to the answer.
Or, you might change the Ripping setting.

 

[raymondu999]

I beg to differ. Headphones, IMHO, should take priority. Plugging a JH13pro to a bad source and amp would sound better than iPod earbuds coming out of a CD Player + Tube amp

 

[krmathis]

"Best" in what way?
Price, size, sound quality, features, build quality, availability, .. or a combination of several of them?

I suggest you set a budget and which features you are looking for, then look up what is available and read impressions/reviews of them.

 

[ZARIM]

I think it's better if you try first Nuforce iCon mobile AMP/USB DAC and it's cheapest AMPs with USB DAC for desktop or laptop use.........

 

[Ethan215]

Okay, thanks for the advice so far. I'm using the HA-S150 for it now, and I'm happy with it unamped, but I'm planning on getting the HA-RX700 and I'm wondering if I should get an amp when using them.Sorry for not being more specific earlier.

 

[Young Spade]

THe iBasso T4 is pretty transparent. I used that with my 4G and loved it.