[cundogg]

Hi everyone. I was wondering if anyone has any experience with these amps. I was searching for the beyerdynamic A1 amplifier on ebay and came across this.
 
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FA1-PRO-Headphone-amplifier-base-on-beyerdynamic-A1-with-99-same-components-/111160719527?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Amplifier_Parts&hash=item19e1b1f8a7
 
It claims to have 99% of the same components as the A1 while only costing a small fraction of the A1. I plan on getting the beyer T1 soon and want a good amp to pair them with. If this cheap one is basically the same then I don't want to waste money on the A1. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

[pbui44]

As nice as it looks as an A1-clone, you will probably will buy something else later.  It is coming from China, so check how it is set up for the components.

 

[cundogg]

  As nice as it looks as an A1-clone, you will probably will buy something else later.  It is coming from China, so check how it is set up for the components.

I found out some details on the FA1 non pro version. Pretty much the same except for the extra headphone connection.
 
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/siliconray-online-electronics-store/207128-fa1-hi-end-headphone-amp-beyer-a1-design.html
 
Do you think it would be worth trying out then?

 

[pbui44]

I think you should stick to the pro model. It comes closest to the A1.