[tyk1314]

hi, a newbie into audio and would like to seek advice and recommendations on what is the best amp to buy sub300 for iems. iam using the um merlin and westone 4 universals. not really sure what is the best portable rig to get the best sound outta my ipod classic and macbook pro. portability will be an issue to consider and hopefully it will do good when connected to my mac too. thnks in advance for the help. music genre: acoustic, hip-hop, electronic and r&b.

 

[chef8489]

Picking up a used RSA tomahawk, Hornet, P51, or pico would be ideal in my opinion.

 

[tyk1314]

what other options are there? hard to find forummers selling those around australia.

 

[chef8489]

I think the ibasso products are pretty good.

 

[tyk1314]

can you give me the model names or models please it will narrow down my research thnks

 

[chef8489]

http://www.ibasso.com/en/products/?type_one_id=18

 

[chef8489]

I hear the d4 is pretty nice as is most of their other

 

[chef8489]

Here  are a couple of threads to read.
http://www.head-fi.org/t/214588/review-portable-amp-roundup-56-portable-amps-reviewed-and-compared-final-update-12-20-10-added-rsa-sr-71b
http://www.head-fi.org/t/306883/updated-2-22-review-13-usb-dac-amp-predator-pico-2-3move-d10-d3-d2-viper-boa-d1-lyrix-microamp-vivid-v1-nuforce-xm5