[Hypernova16]

Purchased the MTCP and Cowon J3 recently. 
 
This will be my first portable setup, and Im a noob, so be kind.
 
Just wondering, does the MTCP need to be amped? Cuz I plan to get the ALO Rx Mk2 for amping the MTCP, or will I be wasting my money? Is it really necessary for the MTCP to be amped?
 
Also, decent setup?
 
Cowon J3 > SXC 22awg ALO audio mini to mini > ALO Rx Mk2 > MTCP

 

[DaBomb77766]

Quite honestly, yeah, I think that would be a waste of money...spending that much on an amp for a earphone worth half the price?  Most IEMs don't really need an amp.  It'd probably sound fine right out of the player...the difference, if any, would be fairly minimal with a high-end amp.

 

[KaliKot]

The MTPCs work well with an amp as they like some power, but the J3 should do it justice with its powerful HP out already
 
So no, don't waste your money on the amp