[cck5]

ive upped my budget to 200 dollars if you think theres a cheaper amp you recommend dont be shy to mention that one as well.. i need an amp for my sr225I headphones. i mainly listen to death metal and other forms of rock. your help and reccomendations are greatly appreciated

 

[mrarroyo]

An used Musical Fidelity X-Can V2 would be my first choice followed by an used Head Direct EF1. Good luck.

 

[cck5]

interesting as i hadnt heard much about either of these.

 

[drewfus420]

LD MKII with enough left over for some spare tubes

 

[cck5]

Quote:

Originally Posted by drewfus420 /img/forum/go_quote.gif LD MKII with enough left over for some spare tubes

err i always thought the mk 1 + to be the better one.

 

[userlander]

If you need a portable at a good price, look no further than the Hotaudio Thunderbolt Max. I've been putting this thing through its paces and it kicks all kinds of 4ss. No battery, but if AC is okay it's highly recommended.

 

[cck5]

the hot audio doesnt have much about it, as far as reviews.

 

[userlander]

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Originally Posted by cck5 /img/forum/go_quote.gif the hot audio doesnt have much about it, as far as reviews.

I just gave you one: it kicks #ss.

But it's pretty new, so that's why no reviews. Plus it's not "flashy" like pico, RSA, etc. But make no mistake: it kicks 4ss. With grados and metal? This thing will blow your doors off.

 

[cck5]

if it doesnt take batteries its not portable??? correct. i need portable. and i like "flashy" or atleast decent looking lol. but sound quality is my main concern.

 

[userlander]

Quote:

Originally Posted by cck5 /img/forum/go_quote.gif if it doesnt take batteries its not portable??? correct. i need portable. and i like "flashy" or atleast decent looking lol. but sound quality is my main concern.

Portable = take it with you. Or do you mean mobile? i.e., needs a battery?

There's nothing wrong with how it looks, it's a standard metal enclosure. Sound quality is top notch. The TPA6120a2 is highly regarded as one of the best sounding audio ICs ever made. But yeah, if you need a battery this isn't going to do it. Try for a used pico maybe.

 

[cck5]

i mean mobile as in walk around with it with my ipod

 

[Rain100]

One to look at would be the iBasso T3 and use it with their LOD
Skylab Review http://www.head-fi.org/forums/6293868-post2565.html

With the LOD and shipping ($22) it would still be shy of your $200 mark.

 

[cck5]

i was thinking bout the ibasso t3 or t3d but thought it wasnt for grados???

basically amps i had in mind were
mini^3
i basso t3
total airhead.
little dot mk 1+

not in a specific order.
but now ive heard i should spend atleast 150 for any sort of quality.

 

[cck5]

review wise the t3 is favored.

hmmm

would like some more opinions on which of the 4 to buy.

i hear the t3 is tiny which is a plus.

 

[Brian_the_King]

I often hear LDI+ recommended in this price range... In fact I'm hoping to order one soon for my RS2's.