[chews89]

Hey head-fiers,

I don't have much knowledge concerning amplifiers (pretty much zip) and i need some help.

I currently own a pair of es7s, AD500s, panny rp-htx7s, jvc marshmallows and a fiio e3 amp. My main source is my Samsung T10 mp3 player.

I was wondering, will a better amp than my e3 really enhance my music listening? If so, what entry level amp could i get with $100-$150 AUD? (Which is roughly $65-$100USD) I've read about CMOY amps but apparently they aren't that worthwhile as people nearly always upgrade very soon after.

It would be great if i could get some help

 

[energie]

do a look at the penguin amp and also the iBasso T4, just released.

 

[tjumper78]

pa2v2 is always a nice entry amp. 60 bucks usd i think.
i suggest you save up a little more and get a headsix tho. i see them up for sale in the FS section pretty often.

 

[wuwhere]

X2 on the PA2V2. I have one and I still listen to it. It is my reference against the more expensive portable amps. It's USD$60 from Electric-Avenues.com.

 

[chews89]

Thanks for the suggestions, the PA2V2 does look like a pretty solid amp

I've been looking around and have come across the penguin caffeine ultra amp and the little dot MKI.

Is the penguin amp just another cmoy? does anyone know? And would anyone recommend the MKI? It's looks definitely appeal to me, i'm curious about performance

Thanks again for the help

 

[nocturnalsheet]

ibasso amps are not bad. try the D3, i heard plenty of good reviews

 

[hockeyb213]

d3 is a little over entry level but a t4 looks like a awesome entry level

 

[mrarroyo]

Quote:

Originally Posted by hockeyb213 /img/forum/go_quote.gif d3 is a little over entry level but a t4 looks like a awesome entry level

Actually IMO the D3 compares very well w/ the top portable amps. This at a fraction of the cost.

 

[Andy80F]

x2 on the Penguin Amp

Andy

 

[chews89]

Anyone have experience with the Little Dot MkI ? I'm leaning towards getting it..

 

[berniebennybernard]

I have a Penguin Amp I can sell for 60USD shipped.

 

[baka1969]

Let me add the Headroom Total Airhead to the mix. I enjoy it.

There are several Minibox amps sold at Head-Direct under a C Note.

 

[paradoe]

I prefer to iBasso as an entry level amp

 

[Zadok]

What would be the differences in sound between the iBasso t4 and the penguin caffeine?

I am rolling with an HD580 and X-fi fatality and have been considering both of these amps for awhile now

 

[hockeyb213]

ibasso t4 > caffeine in reality but both are good starter amps