[Gideon]

On a bit of a budget and based in th UK
 
Looking to use with radiopaq jazz
 
I've seen the Fiio e5 but is it false economy? should i wait until i can afford better?
 
Also seen the CMOY DIY ones but soldering isn't my strong point in all honesty.
 
Any thoughts guys? If these wouldn't improve things how mch would a worthwhile entry amp cost and what kind of models would i be looking at?
 
Cheers
 
Pete

 

[Gideon]

Ok update from my searching and reading

 
I could get an E5 for £15 shipped or i could get Garys PA2V2 for £37 shipped
 
Anybody out there tried Radiopaq Jazz headphones with either of these?
 
Would be interested to hear peoples opinions if they had

 

[Bullseye]

Try DIY for a mini3 amp by AMB or try to look one on the FS. You don't need anything else as far as portable.

 

[Gideon]

Hadn't come across that one....what kind of price area would i be looking at for this?

 

[Bullseye]

Around $100 if already built. If it is DIY it can be had for $60 if I haven't gotten it wrong

 

[Gideon]

After looking around i've decided to go for Garys PA2V2, after speaking to Gary (very nice bloke btw) i've also decided i'm going to build a custom case to go with it.
 
There's something about the old polished oak effect that does it for me, so whether i end up with frankenwood or a sylish amp i'll post some pics for you to laugh at or enjoy