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*NOTE: I apologize in advance for re-hashing this topic, but I'm looking for advice to a more specific question.
I just ordered the Sennheiser HD598, and I'm very excited, awaiting its arrival. While I have not actually heard them, my research has led me to believe they are a bit lacking in bass, and will greatly benefit from an amp. I will be using my iPhone 4 as my primary source, and iPad as a secondary, and my Mac Pro desktop as a tertiary. The genre I'm most concerned with at this point, is rock/alternative music.
I'm looking for a portable amp that will not color the signature too much, or impact the brightness, or round off any treble detail. Does that mean I'm looking for a neutral amp? I'm not sure if that's what that means. If there was some sort of coloring to be done, I would only want it to enhance bass quantity or quality, without the impacting brightness/treble. If the amp enhances the sound stage, that's fine, as long as it doesn't sound artificial. I want beautiful synergy with the HD598.
What portable amp would fit that criteria for $150 or less?
From what I have searched in the forums, the Fiio E series keeps coming up. Would the E11, fit my criteria?
I just ordered the Sennheiser HD598, and I'm very excited, awaiting its arrival. While I have not actually heard them, my research has led me to believe they are a bit lacking in bass, and will greatly benefit from an amp. I will be using my iPhone 4 as my primary source, and iPad as a secondary, and my Mac Pro desktop as a tertiary. The genre I'm most concerned with at this point, is rock/alternative music.
I'm looking for a portable amp that will not color the signature too much, or impact the brightness, or round off any treble detail. Does that mean I'm looking for a neutral amp? I'm not sure if that's what that means. If there was some sort of coloring to be done, I would only want it to enhance bass quantity or quality, without the impacting brightness/treble. If the amp enhances the sound stage, that's fine, as long as it doesn't sound artificial. I want beautiful synergy with the HD598.
What portable amp would fit that criteria for $150 or less?
From what I have searched in the forums, the Fiio E series keeps coming up. Would the E11, fit my criteria?