Merck
100+ Head-Fier
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I am new to high end audio and I primarily use an Apple iPhone and an old 80gb iPod. I will be purchasing some Etymotic HF3's soon but I have never heard the difference between an amped headphone and just one that is plugged in to the music device. I notice amps and the associated accessories can get quite expensive so I was just wondering what the real advantages of using a portable amp are in regards to IEMs.