[roker]

I would buy one of those nice portable iBasso amps, but I don't need the batteries.  I just want something to hook my iPod to for my IEMs and portable headphones.
 
I like musical, fun sounding amps.
 
I like my bass with a side of clarity.
 
thanks in advance.

 

[shipsupt]

 


Headroom has plenty of desk top options for any budget. I've enjoyed a few of their products in the office, on the road, and at home.

 

[roker]

Nothing there is very budget friendly nor is it exactly small. Unless you count the airhead amps, but I'll pass if those are my only options.

Also I should note that I don't want to exceed $200 but I may go to $250 depending on the amp.

 

[Satellite_6]

The EF2A perhaps? It's a small DAC/AMP. Perhaps use the DAC instead of an ipod. . . it'll sound better. The stock tubes suck though - need to be replaced. The bass sounds fantastic with the tubes I'm using.

 

[roker]

I used to own the ef2, not my cup of tea. I have to use my iPod because it's a work computer. I need an amp only setup.

 

[Armaegis]

The Ortofon HD-Q7 is a very sleek and tiny desktop amp. I wrote a review on it a couple months ago that you can read about in my profile. Cheers.