[absolutofft]

I started out with Sony MDR V600s and over a month ago I changed them to Sennheiser HD580s and while I have been very happy to get away from the exagerrated treble of the sonys I feel I need more impact.

My source is a computer with an audigy soundcard. The 580s sound quite good at 3/4 volume but to get the kind of impact I had with the sonys I have to crank the volume up and it just doesn't really get that loud and it doesn't sound that good when I crank the volume which I suppose is distortion.

I read on tangents site that a basic META42 amp could be had for about $70 US. I do not know what this includes but I know I would like to have rca inputs and a minijack input and I also want it to be wallpowered. How much would the amp cost with these features?

How much would it cost for an amp with a nice polished metal case with a nice metal knob?

Thanks
Aaron Wilson

edit: I forgot to mention I also use a sony cd player as source that is why I would also like to have rca inputs.

 

[sonicthewebhog]

Yes you need an amp. I do believe a META42 is $70.00(in parts) if you build it yourself. Please correct me if I'm wrong. Try to get a Cmoy, CHA47, or a supermini, they are around your price point.



BUt....minus well save your money and blow it on a tube amp! Join team sonic adenture! :-D! ....guesss thats the lack of sleep talking...


john

 

[blip]

lol.... has anyone asked that question and NOT gotten an answer of yes?

 

[Mystic]

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Originally posted by blip lol.... has anyone asked that question and NOT gotten an answer of yes?

It's kinda like asking the butcher if you should eat more meat

 

[absolutofft]

So what price are you looking at for what I described?

The idea of building it myself for $70 in parts does seem interesting. Are there any more in depth instructions than the ones on tangents website?

 

[Hirsch]

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Originally posted by blip lol.... has anyone asked that question and NOT gotten an answer of yes?

I dunno. Maybe we're overzealous. Perhaps before answering, we should ask "Do you own a set of headphones?"

 

[Hirsch]

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Originally posted by absolutofft So what price are you looking at for what I described? The idea of building it myself for $70 in parts does seem interesting. Are there any more in depth instructions than the ones on tangents website?

A great resource is the projects library at www.headwize.com

 

[blip]

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Originally posted by Hirsch I dunno. Maybe we're overzealous. Perhaps before answering, we should ask "Do you own a set of headphones?"

lol