Beyerdynamic + Headroom?

[positive1]

Just got the Beyerdynamic DT 880 Pro. Now I have ~$600 to spend on an amp. Ideally, it would be portable (planes, often) and optical (movies, often). Would there be anything better than the HeadRoom Portable Micro Amp/DAC? Those requirement can be waived under dire circumstances, only the price is set in stone.

The only other headphones I have had were Bose Triports and ER-6i's.

 

[GreatDane]

I once owned a Micro Amp with 2006 Desktop Module but I have no idea what the current models sound like...better I imagine??

I loved what the Micro did for my 250 Ohm DT-880, especially using crossfeed. I sold my Micro only because I didn't like the battery life.

There are so many good amps these days that your head will explode trying to decide. Good luck.

 

[luckybaer]

I have the Micro Stack, but I don't use it as a portable set-up. Battery life isn't that great. It works great as a desktop set-up, though!

I don't use my DT-880 as a portable set of cans often. When I am wandering around with them, my iPod Nano's lineout is usually fed into my Hornet.

 

[noseallinit]

the 2007 Portable MicroAmp is suppose to get around 20 hours of battery life. the sound quality is suppose to be on par with the 2006 MicroAmp w/ Desktop Module. I have yet to see any reviews on it. I would like to have the new one meself. but for now I am gonna shoot for the Ultra Micro or maybe a Desktop amp. if portablity was not an issue for ya I would suggest the 2007 Standard Micro and then acquire the extra $200 you would need to get the DAC too.

 

[Cecala]

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Originally Posted by noseallinit /img/forum/go_quote.gif the 2007 Portable MicroAmp is suppose to get around 20 hours of battery life. the sound quality is suppose to be on par with the 2006 MicroAmp w/ Desktop Module. I have yet to see any reviews on it. I would like to have the new one meself. but for now I am gonna shoot for the Ultra Micro or maybe a Desktop amp. if portablity was not an issue for ya I would suggest the 2007 Standard Micro and then acquire the extra $200 you would need to get the DAC too.

I was initially pondering this very model but opted out due to me finding a little fact regarding that 20hrs of battery life. It seems they have cut back on output power and class A bias in order to provide more battery life. No thanks, I'll just get the Desktop instead.