[Trance-Addict]

Too bad this guide doesnt say which amps use tubes, or where to get one of those nifty tube amps in a altoid tin.

 

[GreatDane]

from the Boostaroo page:

Built in Mp3 decompression enhancer circuit for a fuller, richer sound


-now that's funny

 

[chrisbbb]

Can you update the list? the original PR is no more,
and the Larocco Pocket Reference II described at
http://laroccoaudio.net/pocketref.html
is $449 from
http://ipastudio.com/shop/?page=shop...&product_id=18.
My baby is on the way..

 

[B-side J]

This is a great thread but I think it need a major update with the links!

Only about half actualy get you to the right place.

Thanks

 

[FTLOSM]

BTW I have the pav2 from Gary and its an awesome little amp - I would recommend it to anyone looking for a decent price boost sound wise...

 

[wbrando]

Google has a link to http://members.shaw.ca/storage_2/headsave/ that makes it appear that there is renewed life for Headsave. There was all also a thread on an other site that indicated he had come back at the above address. (http://ipastudio.com/forums/showthre...=hybrid&t=1199)

Maybe Headsave wasn't "completety dead; just mostly dead" as they said in the Princess Bride. Let's hope.

 

[devwild]

Quote:

Originally Posted by wbrando Google has a link to http://members.shaw.ca/storage_2/headsave/ that makes it appear that there is renewed life for Headsave. There was all also a thread on an other site that indicated he had come back at the above address. (http://ipastudio.com/forums/showthre...=hybrid&t=1199) Maybe Headsave wasn't "completety dead; just mostly dead" as they said in the Princess Bride. Let's hope.

The proper link is http://www.go-vibe.com - norm was only down for a couple months before he set that up I think.

Many things on this list are in a dire need of updating. Xin's amp prices are wrong, and headroom is listing all the year-old amps. If this list isn't going to be updated it shouldn't be a sticky any more.

I would love to see a nice neat concise list for both portables and normal amps. A simple table - Name (linked if relevant) - price - type(opamp/discrete/tube/etc) - portable (yes/no) - dac (yes/no)

That would be enough to let people know what's out there, then they could investigate the rest. Or perhaps it's time for one of us to start a seperate site like headphonereviews.org.

 

[CAMiasm]

i e-mailed norm galdano (owner of go-vibe?)

i recieved an auto-response that said...

Quote:

The go-vibe V4 has sold out. There are no plans to offer a replacement. I have a few one-of-a-kind custom headphone amps left: 1) 1 only go-vibe V3. 2) 1 only custom Home-Vibe. 3) 1 only custom compact Home PIMETA. 4) 1 only portable PIMETA in a translucent Serpac case. Thanks to all who have supported me throughout the past three years. "Good Vibes" and happy listening!

 

[B-side J]

There are two more poratble that I know of to add to the list!

Practical Devices-XM3 $135 UDS www.practicaldevices.com

And the NEW ISA Diablo! MRSP $500 I belive. Made by Larroco Audio for http://www.ipodstudio.com

I have both on order! LOL

 

[YamiTenshi]

Can someone update the list? Seems the OP is MIA.

 

[Azure]

Yeah, the first page really needs to be updated.

-JMT Audio is no more
-Rockhopper doesn't seem to make the PPAs anymore
-The new SuperMicro is $169
-The new SuperMini is $199
-The new SuperMacro is $349
-There's now the Hornet and the AE-1
-Eyevancsu and his CMOYs seems to be no more
-The Coda Amp LE, Overature DAC, Supreme, Cosmic (Reference) are all discontinued
-The new Portaphile V2^2 now starts at $189 and the "mini" (Now the X^3) at $109
-Epsilon is now $99, Mu is $149, and Lambda is $199

 

[devwild]

I would be willing to restart this thread and update it periodically if the mods are willing to sticky it. Honestly it's the sort of reference I would like to see more of.

 

[Drag0n]

Quote:

Originally Posted by ghart999 The amp list is now up to date with all the suggestions that have been made.

I seen you mentioned Ray Samuels,but i didnt see the Hornet listed.
Im still wondering how the hornet compares in sound to the Super Maxi Moy,and other amps out there.
:SR80 Smile:

 

[FishenFool]

Quote:

Originally Posted by dzm you could add www.evilfire.com ´s cMoys - they sell on ebay for 25 GBP

I can personally vouch for product sold at this website as that is the cMoy Variant that I am currently using. I opted for the Penguin Chocolate Mints Model.
It has a real good sound but I wish I had asked him to include the option of a DC Power Jack (preferably one that also recharges).

 

[FishenFool]

Quote:

Originally Posted by FTLOSM For fun (I realize this has to be more of a toy) but has anyone tried one of these from Radioshack? ---------------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...ductId=2103656 Turn it up. Turn it up. Turn it up. This volume booster works with most audio portables and delivers hi-fidelity stereo sound to one, two or three channels. Simply plug your headphones into the volume booster and listen to music, talk radio, audio books or a PC with two others--ideal when traveling by plane, car, bus or train. Model: 33-1109 Catalog #: 33-1109 Price $21.99 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- I haven't dabbled into adding an amp to my Rio S50 yet and am about to order up a set of Senn HD 595's and most likely a base level portable amp, but I thought for a few bucks this maybe fun to play with one afternoon... Anyone here who has tried one for fun? Bill

I did try one of these for my first Headphone Amp and was very disappointed with the results.
One of the biggest problems was the lack of any kind of volume control on the amp which forces me to control the volume with my head unit.
This is also one of the biggest drawbacks to the boosteroo amp that I saw someone post about as well.