DT531 - Need Amp

[DonCorleone]

Dear Head-Fiers.

I've had my Dt531 for a while now and I love them. I usually drive them through my ipod and sometimes through a reciever (significantly better).
I'm very short of money right now so I'm thinking about a cheap cmoy or something like that. I found one here on Head-Fi in the sale forum. In this amp there's a OPA2134PA amp. Would this be good enough to drive my babies ? And can you (upgrade?) to OPA-227 afterwards. Maybe there's other alternative but they should be cheap.

Any Help Would Be Greatly Appreciated.

 

[aeriyn]

The DT531s are relatively hard-to-drive cans; using them directly out of the iPod's headphone jack is sure to get lackluster results. A decent 18V CMoy would certainly push the 531s loud enough, but whether they could make the DT531 really show its stuff is another story entirely.

I would recommend at least a PIMETA, or alternatively, sell or trade the DT531s for headphones that are easier to drive and less amp-picky. I'd definitely be willing to swap them for my DT440s.

 

[DonCorleone]

Oh no I'd sell my soul before I sell these babies. I love them even when I drive them through my iPod. But back to the amp..Is it very hard to build your own PIMETA ? Myself don't have that experience but my dad is pretty experienced.

 

[Imyourzero]

I agree with aeriyn. A Cmoy would definitely help, but something like a Pimeta would be better. Other options to consider: a Go-Vibe, a Porta Corda mkII, or a Super Mini Moy or a Maxi Moy. I think any of the latter would be better than a Cmoy for driving the DT 531.

 

[DonCorleone]

The super mini moy really looks interesting. Can you get your hands on the Go-Vibe anywhere, I just noticed that Headsave is closed.

 

[DonCorleone]

Okey I've now made a conclusion that a cmoy probably won't do it. So what do you guys recommend for my DT531 ? My budget is around 100 $. I've searched around a lot and there's simply to many of these amps, so some proffesional help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[appar111]

I may be getting a Porta Corda Mk II, and if that happens I may sell my Go-Vibe. If so, I'll contact you...

 

[3lusiv3]

Quote:

Originally Posted by DonCorleone Okey I've now made a conclusion that a cmoy probably won't do it. So what do you guys recommend for my DT531 ? My budget is around 100 $.

How about a second hand receiver?

 

[1UP]

I think you should just keep your eyes peeled on the amps for sale forum

 

[mattigol]

as I found myself spending more time with my MS-2 and dont like redundant stuff around the house. They found a good home so I dont feel sorry.

Anyway I used a nice Mint to drive the DT-531. While this improved the DT-531 nicely over the iPod headphone out, I always felt there´s lots more potential to unlock with a killer amp. It´s just my gut feeling, but maybe there is someone out there who can confirm it...?


Cheers M.

 

[3lusiv3]

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattigol as I found myself spending more time with my MS-2 and dont like redundant stuff around the house. They found a good home so I dont feel sorry. Anyway I used a nice Mint to drive the DT-531. While this improved the DT-531 nicely over the iPod headphone out, I always felt there´s lots more potential to unlock with a killer amp. It´s just my gut feeling, but maybe there is someone out there who can confirm it...? Cheers M.

Didn't you like the DT531 with the PPX3?

 

[mattigol]

That´s the problem. I only bought the PPX3 after selling the DT531. Not too clever one might say, but both deals were a matter of opportunity.

 

[DonCorleone]

What about the Xin Super Mini ? It's better than the Cmoy right ?

 

[ReDVsion]

Personally, I'd recommend a warmer-sounding amp to compliment the DT531s drier midrange. In your shoes, I'd be looking at tubes or a similar-sounding solid-state unit like a Perreaux. However, this is a personal preference, and you might loose some potential impact and clarity. It all depends on how you want to 'tweak' your DT531s.

 

[DonCorleone]

It would be really nice but I'll probably never get that kind of money to buy a tube or Perreaux. One alternative that I thaught about is building a PIMETA. Is it hard to build one ? As I mentioned before I don't think myself could do it but my dad is more experienced. Oh, this IS a tough decision .