Can I Get A Better Amp For $300?

[Spadge]

Hi there,

I currently have a Xin Supermacro-3 amp that I am using with my Darth-Beyers... I'm assuming that part of the price involved with the SuperMacro goes into it's tiny size...

So I'm wondering if I put around $300 (around what I paid for the SM3) towards a desktop amp would I be able to get any significant upgrade or would I be better off sticking with what I have?

I'd like something where the power and input cords go into the back of the amp and the headphones come out the front. I'm assuming most/all desktop amps are configured like this (It's ugly having so many cords sticking out the front of the amp.... sounds stupid I know, but it matters

)

Thanks for any input.

Paul

 

[Jbucla2005]

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Originally Posted by Spadge Hi there, I currently have a Xin Supermacro-3 amp that I am using with my Darth-Beyers... I'm assuming that part of the price involved with the SuperMacro goes into it's tiny size... So I'm wondering if I put around $300 (around what I paid for the SM3) towards a desktop amp would I be able to get any significant upgrade or would I be better off sticking with what I have? I'd like something where the power and input cords go into the back of the amp and the headphones come out the front. I'm assuming most/all desktop amps are configured like this (It's ugly having so many cords sticking out the front of the amp.... sounds stupid I know, but it matters ) Thanks for any input. Paul

What about LD2+? Less than $300 and will give you tube sound.

Should be a decent match with the Darth Beyers.

 

[Spadge]

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Originally Posted by Jbucla2005 What about LD2+? Less than $300 and will give you tube sound.

I just tried googling the 'Little Dot LD2+' but can't seem to find a homepage... Does one exist?

It certainly LOOKS good

Paul

 

[retro]

Check on ebay ! you can get them at good prices also.

 

[kg21]

official website for little dot(ebay works fine too)
http://www.little-tube.com/forum/forum_topics.asp?FID=3

I think this thread will help you a lot too, if your looking for tube amps which a lot of people prefer to solid state there are a lot of good suggestions in there, props to m8o for the hardwork.

http://www6.head-fi.org/forums/showthread.php?t=197103

 

[MASantos]

For 300$ you have some options:

the Gilmore Lite: Link

the Corda Headfive: Link

I can't comment on the SQ when comparing with the Supermacro as I never heard one.

there are certainly more "home" amps in this price range. Try seargching the forums.

 

[JMCIII]

You can also look at the Headroom Micro amp (www.headphone.com) for $299. Might end up serving two purposes - for home and the road.