RADI0HEAD
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Looking for recommendations on a portable amplifier to use with my HD600 and Samsung Note 8. I've never owned an amplifier before. Thanks
Right. Don't know if it's possible.HD-600’s is not would I think of as a portable headphone.
Right. Don't know if it's possible.
I wish I had just a little more volume out of my phone.
Appreciate the help.It's possible if you just want to walk around a quiet house.
The thing is though if you're gonna be inside the house anyway might as well use a desktop amp. As much as the output figures on a portable amp seems high vs a smartphone's audio chip, it's not a lot when you consider that every 3dB increase in (clean) output requires doubling the (clean) power output, and at 300ohms even powerful portable amps don't necessarily sustain the output level. Easiest way to do that before was with balanced drive portable headphone amps.
If you want to stick with portables I'd look into the following:
Ibasso D14 or D42
Fiio Q5
Meier PCStep
Thanks. Will look into those models.Might look at a Fiio A5 or Cayin C5 both have 800mW at 32 ohms and the A5 does 150 at 300 which should be enough for the 600's.
I would recommend Fiio Q5 if you do not have a DAC. If you owned DAC, then Fiio A5 would be goodBudget up $500. Looking for something neutral sounding. Thanks