[harkamus]

I'm interested in the Shuffle, but was wondering how it would fair given a Pimeta and some headphones(have not yet decided on cans).

Thanks in advance.

 

[aeriyn]

Wouldn't a pimeta kind of kill the whole "tiny" aspect of the shuffle?

 

[harkamus]

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Originally Posted by aeriyn Wouldn't a pimeta kind of kill the whole "tiny" aspect of the shuffle?

Heh...that's not too much of a concern for me. I'm in college...the amp will be in my backpack. As far as the amp size...I've built a surprisingly small Pimeta for a friend. It was barely larger than the actual PCB. The batteries were stacked on top of the PCB.

The friend later sold it to someone on this forum. Perhaps he can post it.

 

[Thaddy]

Well what kind of music do you listen to? What kind of budget are you on? Do you need isolation?

I would imagine it would be fine, I've heard the Shuffle and Mini/4G's use the same audio chip...but don't quote me on that.

 

[frankcent]

the idea of shuffle is ultra portable.. for shuffles, amps and expensive headphones/canalphones/earbuds above the price tag of $200 are pointless, IMHO..

 

[harkamus]

I would probably use my DT 770 non/pro. I have decided not to buy other cans.

If I did buy cans, I'd get the Audiotechnica EM9d.

 

[harkamus]

Bump...no one?

 

[Morphling]

I've just gotta ask what's the point of amping when on the go. With such a small amp anyways, it's not gonna make enough difference to do anything worthwhile to the sound especially when you're not analyzing it. Save your money get some more cans or a better stationary amp.

 

[harkamus]

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Originally Posted by Morphling I've just gotta ask what's the point of amping when on the go. With such a small amp anyways, it's not gonna make enough difference to do anything worthwhile to the sound especially when you're not analyzing it. Save your money get some more cans or a better stationary amp.

A pimeta is pretty good at handling a variety of headphones.

Who said anything about analyzing sound? I want it to sound better. I could care less about analysis. I don't analyze music; I listen to it.


Now, I will ask again. How is the Shuffle given an amp?(Or, how many more off topic replies will arise without an inquiry to the original question?)

 

[Lisa]

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Originally Posted by harkamus Now, I will ask again. How is the Shuffle given an amp?(Or, how many more off topic replies will arise without an inquiry to the original question?)

Do you have kids to raise/teach?

 

[aeriyn]

To my ears the shuffle sounded just like my iPod Mini, so I would imagine it'd sound quite good with an amp. Not sure how you will manage to get 85% volume exactly with no display though...

And, I don't mean to point and giggle, but the thought of a Shuffle connected to DT770s is just entirely too amusing.

 

[Lisa]

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Originally Posted by aeriyn And, I don't mean to point and giggle, but the thought of a Shuffle connected to DT770s is just entirely too amusing.

If you loose the shuffle all you have to do is follow the cable of the DT770.

Seriously if you build a pimeta yourself you could build it with room to put the shuffle in. Then all you're carrying is the amp. It's not like you need to look at the display.

I am being serious about a pimeta case with a space for the shuffle.

 

[easypeasy]

I see you could fasten the shuffle on the side of some DT-880's

My friend ordered one 5 days ago and it should be arriving in two days. We can check out the combination then

Audio Technica EM series are nice, but their black color (cables) doesn't really match the iPods or shuffles

 

[harkamus]

Sweet. Thanks for the ideas and will look forward to that review once the DT 880s arrive.

 

[yeeyy]

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Originally Posted by Thaddy I would imagine it would be fine, I've heard the Shuffle and Mini/4G's use the same audio chip...but don't quote me on that.

I would bet they are totally different.