[ShootingStars]

Setup is Audio Technica CK10 + X1061... thanks in advance. Best portable amp. in terms of sound and usability. I heard about amps having no effect on IEMs... is that true?

 

[kunalraiker]

How much do you want to spend.

 

[ShootingStars]

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Originally Posted by kunalraiker /img/forum/go_quote.gif How much do you want to spend.

Sorry for the forgotten info. ; around $200.

 

[kunalraiker]

There are a few options like the iBasso P3+, iBasso D4 for slightly higher price tag but you also get a nice DAC/AMP.

With the IEM's as per what is know, it does make a difference especially with the higher cost IEM's.

 

[ShootingStars]

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Originally Posted by kunalraiker /img/forum/go_quote.gif There are a few options like the iBasso P3+, iBasso D4 for slightly higher price tag but you also get a nice DAC/AMP. With the IEM's as per what is know, it does make a difference especially with the higher cost IEM's.

thanks for the advice

edit: I am new to this, i just found out that I will need a lineout cable as well... any recommendations?

 

[Menisk]

Are you willing to try and build your own or are you looking for something you can buy? If you're willing to build you could grab a Mini³ kit from Glass Jar Audio. My Mini³ sounds fantastic.

 

[kunalraiker]

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Originally Posted by ShootingStars /img/forum/go_quote.gif thanks for the advice edit: I am new to this, i just found out that I will need a lineout cable as well... any recommendations?

There are hundreds of options,key factors to lookout for are capacitors used eg blackgate,elna also get either a 3 or 4 braided cable the silver ones are more brighter then copper, so its up to your taste.Get Neutric gold connectors, I would hover around the FS to check what others are selling, you could even ask some of our DYI specialist to build a customized one for you by starting a thread there.

 

[vkvedam]

Well, for a Sony X1061 driving CK10 I wouldn't recommend a portable amplifier. Save your dough and spend on some future upgrade. X1061 doesn't have a line out and it's not worth amplifying the headphone out. More over the built in amp in X1061 is really good.

 

[ShootingStars]

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Originally Posted by vkvedam /img/forum/go_quote.gif Well, for a Sony X1061 driving CK10 I wouldn't recommend a portable amplifier. Save your dough and spend on some future upgrade. X1061 doesn't have a line out and it's not worth amplifying the headphone out. More over the built in amp in X1061 is really good.

thanks, saved myself from a useless upgrade