I need the smallest portable amp (highest quality preferred) for my long rides. Any suggestions are welcome. Anyone here selling one?
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Looking for the smallest (quality) portable amp. Suggestions?
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mark_h
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Pico or Tomahawk, I have the TH and it is SOLID! In every sense.
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You'll like the long battery life on the Tomahawk. Ray Samuels Audio is known for their quality amps...SQ, Quality construction and Outstanding service.
The RS Tomahawk looks like the winner. Can't go wrong with Ray.
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I have a PA2V2 from Welcome To Electric-Avenues.com ! and the C&C XO From Headb.com
The PA2V2 is actually a pretty decent little amp for the price.
Just something to think about while you're window shopping.
The PA2V2 is actually a pretty decent little amp for the price.
Just something to think about while you're window shopping.
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I have seen those on Ebay. I like the price on those for sure! Never really checked any reviewa though. So you like it?
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It's a very solid little amp. You can also buy direct from Gary. He's a good guy and his customer service is outstanding.
Originally Posted by madmax7 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I have seen those on Ebay. I like the price on those for sure! Never really checked any reviewa though. So you like it? |
It's a very solid little amp. You can also buy direct from Gary. He's a good guy and his customer service is outstanding.
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XIN Supermicro but the wait time to get one is a killer.
What's your budget like?
What's your budget like?
Well, It's one of those things where I can spend less than a hundred or go nuts and spend 300. I'm not too concerned about that. I just need it small with good battery life, sound quality is not of great importance since I will be riding. Of course head-fiers always want sound quality so it wouldn't be a bad thing, just not the most important. Just needs to be really small. I emailed Gary on the PA2V2 and man, I almost thought he had an automated reply because he litteraly answered me in 3 minutes, and with great detail. Sounds like a really nice guy. Probably going to read some reviews on it.
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I prefer the Headsix/XXS over the Tomahawk. Its cheaper too!
Edit: If SQ is not important why bother amping at ll? Why not run straight from your source?
Edit: If SQ is not important why bother amping at ll? Why not run straight from your source?
Well, I'm riding a Suzuki Hayabusa motorcycle. I find that the Ipod alone just doesnt have the volume I need while riding. I have the Total Airhead and it sounds great, but it's just too bulky with the ipod in my jacket. Did I say SQ wasn't important??
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I really wanted a SuperMacro IV.. but 10 months to get one?
Um.. no.
Originally Posted by doubletaps /img/forum/go_quote.gif XIN Supermicro but the wait time to get one is a killer. What's your budget like? |
I really wanted a SuperMacro IV.. but 10 months to get one?
Um.. no.
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Motorcycle eh?
Gary makes headphone amps FOR motorcycles!
He calls is the AmpliRider:
The AmpliRider : An Amplifier for Motorcycle Riders - More Information and Pictures
The amp runs off your motorcycles batteries.
If you're looking for an amp just for your long rides, he's basically made one for you.
I got myself one of his PA2V2 and for $70, it's well worth the price (although I wouldn't know if it is because it's the first amp I've ever bought. lol)
He is also a pretty nice guy.
Gary makes headphone amps FOR motorcycles!
He calls is the AmpliRider:
The AmpliRider : An Amplifier for Motorcycle Riders - More Information and Pictures
The amp runs off your motorcycles batteries.
If you're looking for an amp just for your long rides, he's basically made one for you.
I got myself one of his PA2V2 and for $70, it's well worth the price (although I wouldn't know if it is because it's the first amp I've ever bought. lol)
He is also a pretty nice guy.
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what kind of headphones are you using, get a pair of iems that can use flanges (etymotic is waht I'm thinking). If the double flange etys can block out a +100dB leaf blower, I'm sure it will block out enough sound for your ipod.
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