[Miracle]

Could anyone suggest the best headphone amp under this budget? Also, It must portable and small side.

 

[hugz]

What headphones will it be used with??

Maybe get someone to build you a MINT

 

[Andrea]

I have a Shellbrook Mini Head (and a couple other sub $100 amps) and it sounds great -- powerful, spacious, tight rythmic bass, clean mid-upper ranges, smooth, not too bright up top.

 

[Miracle]

I want to use it with my hd595, thanks.

 

[Win0ver]

The mobile line is on sale at headroom, so you could get an Airhead for 99$.

http://www.headphone.com/products/he...e-mobile-line/

 

[Asr]

Expand your budget by $10 and get a Portaphile X3!

 

[Andrea]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miracle I want to use it with my hd595, thanks.

The Mini Head is fine with the HD595.

 

[Miracle]

Is Xenos 0HA is a good choice?

 

[NotJeffBuckley]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrea I have a Shellbrook Mini Head (and a couple other sub $100 amps) and it sounds great -- powerful, spacious, tight rythmic bass, clean mid-upper ranges, smooth, not too bright up top.

I have the Shellbrook Mini Moy, which is just a precursor to the Mini Head (and it has bigger power supply caps, so nya nya nya

). It does a fantastic job with my HD650.

I also have the PA2V2, which is a great match to low impedance headphones and takes over as primary amp when I'm traveling.

Good amplification is easily obtainable for under $100, especially if you're willing to DIY; you can make a tricked-out CMoy for $70, heh.

 

[Miracle]

I also found XM3 of practical device(http://www.practicaldevices.com). This amp come with many functions. Is it good to try one?

 

[Asr]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miracle Is Xenos 0HA is a good choice?

The op-amp is supposed to give fairly clear sound, but that amp has awfully short battery life. I asked the vendor and they said a 280mAh 9V gives about 3-4 hours of battery life!

 

[kramer5150]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miracle I also found XM3 of practical device(http://www.practicaldevices.com). This amp come with many functions. Is it good to try one?

That looks like a nice little amp. I like buffered designs for all my cans. Wonder how well it stacks up against an 18V mint?

Garrett