[baka1969]

The Matrix M Stage and look at picking up at a Gilmore Lite. Without the DPS I have seen them go for the $300 level. It's an excellent and effortless little amp.

 

[ArmAndHammer]

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For around $100 get Fiio E9, for around $200 Matrix M-Stage, for around $300 Nuforce Icon HD, for around $600 get Burson HA 160!

Link to the $200 M-Stage? 

 

[VALIENTE]

http://www.audiophilechina.com/cp-show.asp?C_id=216&S_id2=2&s_id=91

 

[ziflingus]

Is there no one to claim that the E9 is indeed a winner at the 300 USD price point?

 

[baka1969]

@ $300 if you can find a Gilmore Lite it will trounce the fiio. It's not even in the same league.

 

[ArmAndHammer]

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http://www.audiophilechina.com/cp-show.asp?C_id=216&S_id2=2&s_id=91

Thanks. Shipping is a killer but still brings it in at about $40 less than off ebay. 
 
 
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@ $300 if you can find a Gilmore Lite it will trounce the fiio. It's not even in the same league.
 

How about the Gilmore compared to the M-Stage?

 

[baka1969]

Quote:Originally Posted by ArmAndHammer 


"How about the Gilmore compared to the M-Stage?"


In my opinion I felt the GLite was more refined and effortless with a quieter background. The M-Stage was warmer with a little more bass impact. Even though I preferred the GL, the choice is yours as they're both fine options.

 

[ziflingus]

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@ $300 if you can find a Gilmore Lite it will trounce the fiio. It's not even in the same league.

But the Gilmore lite has been discontinued... which IMO takes it out of the comptetion.
Is the E9 superior to the matrix m-stage?

 

[baka1969]

Quote:Originally Posted by ziflingus 




"Quote:Originally Posted by baka1969 

@ $300 if you can find a Gilmore Lite it will trounce the fiio. It's not even in the same league.
But the Gilmore lite has been discontinued... which IMO takes it out of the comptetion.Is the E9 superior to the matrix m-stage?"


The GLite is readily found on the Sales Forum. If you can buy one then it's not out of the competition.

 

[ziflingus]

I can get the m-stage and the lovely cube fully assembled for about the same price shipped. 
Which one do you think is the superior one?

 

[Knusperfisch]

Check out this one:
http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/501046/first-impressions-lovely-cube-semi-diy-amp-lehmann-black-cube-linear-clone/105#post_6964362

 

[ziflingus]

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Check out this one:
http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/501046/first-impressions-lovely-cube-semi-diy-amp-lehmann-black-cube-linear-clone/105#post_6964362

It seems the author slightly prefers the lovely cube (doesn't seem like a significant difference though IMO).
What about support for both of these amps?

 

[dcpoor]

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@ $300 if you can find a Gilmore Lite it will trounce the fiio. It's not even in the same league.

But the Gilmore lite has been discontinued... which IMO takes it out of the comptetion.
Is the E9 superior to the matrix m-stage?

http://www.acoustic-fun.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=62
Dynalo amp for <$300

 

[ziflingus]

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@ $300 if you can find a Gilmore Lite it will trounce the fiio. It's not even in the same league.

But the Gilmore lite has been discontinued... which IMO takes it out of the comptetion.
Is the E9 superior to the matrix m-stage?

http://www.acoustic-fun.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=62
Dynalo amp for <$300

How does it compare with the others?

 

[perplex1]

wow that dynalo looks awesome.  The only thing about overseas products is the return hassle if you have to use the warranty.
 
If that wasn't a factor, I wouldn't have been so sure on pulling the trigger on my KICAS