[RIDE]

SO I am wondering if anyone out there can offer some suggestions. I am stuck between these two amps...the MINT has the definite coooool factor going, but the Portable should offer better sound. Just how much better though?

So, my set up is an iPod with the following headphones: Shure E3c, Senn PX100, and Grado SR60.

I would love to hear if anyone has a similar set up with either of these amps that could steer me in the right direction.

THANKS!

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[RIDE]

Oh and I already spoke with Jon of JMT and he doesn't have experience with either the iPod or the headphones that I use.

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[gort]

You wouldn't get that much benefit out of amp with your headphones. Save your money for better headphone and amp.

 

[Dan the audioman]

Its been a little while since i checked out JMT's site, but as i recall, he upgraded the portable amp from a META42 board to house a PIMETA board, which IMO, is awesome! I used to own his mint amp, and it was extremely well crafted and sounded pretty damn impressive. However, i would definetetly recommend the portable (PIMETA board) over the mint even though the mint does have that sexy look to it...

If you want my opinion, it is 100% towards the portable...but the ultimate choice is up to you.

 

[bootman]

The mint should be all you need with your current setup.

 

[RIDE]

Thanks for the responses. I am still not sure, but it seem like I can't go wrong with either.

I was just hoping that someone out there had experience with a similar set up as mine and could chime in with some of their experiences.

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[joni]

Here's a bit of chiming

I have an iPod (with most stuff encoded at 192kbs) and SR60's as well as other superior sources and phones. I have the latest Supermicro from Fixup and connected to the line out via Sik cable, the amp more than justifies it's investment.

I have no experience of the other amps you mention.