[spacemanspliff]

Got a touch and a pair of Pk3s. Pretty good match. Always want better though. What would be a good step up in reasonable terms? A lod, pk1 amp combo?

 

[Young Spade]

Yea that setup would give you a good jump in SQ. Using a LoD in a non iMod iPod is a small benefit, but it is noticeable. I would suggest to try and keep prices low on the LoD though; 120 would be my cap because IMO materials on cables give the smallest (if audible) increase in SQ but it depends on your equipment as well.

 

[spacemanspliff]

Hmmm. So probably just upgrade the headphones if anything? The PK3s do ok for podcasts and other downloads. I will not be doing any critical listening with the portable. That is what my stereo is for lol.

 

[Young Spade]

Yea well if you're going to use these on the go and don't want to spend a ton of money since you're main setup is home, I'd suggest some IEMs for the louder areas and the PK3s for quieter places.
But I mean a lod -> amp addition will help, but the amount of SQ increase you're going to get is going to depend on how much you put into those pieces.