Mini3 vs. PA2V2

[speedbird151]

For those of you that have heard both or have both, can anyone comment on which of these would be better? I'm doing my best to resist spending too much money on a amp. I know for most of you this price range is not really where you spend your time.

This amp would be used with DT880 or AH-D2000

Thanks for your help.

Paul

 

[azncookiecutter]

I've had a PA2V2 before, and if the mini^3 is as good or better than the PINT, then it would be much better than the PA2V2.

 

[speedbird151]

Thanks for the quick reply.

 

[vvs_75]

I have not heard PA2V2 but I have mini3. The mini3 amp performs on the same level with more expensive amps. So I think, that the pa2va not even in the same weight category. Also I have D2000 and love them with mini3!

Just my 2c

 

[speedbird151]

Looks like it's leaning toward the Mini3, especially when you consider the nice match with the D2000's. Thanks.

 

[kramer5150]

I own a PA2V2 and demo'd Ti's mini^3 at a meet.

The mini^3, AD8397 config is well worth the extra $$$ over the PA2V2

 

[Filburt]

In terms of performance, I'd say the Mini3 is easily the superior of the two. It is, overall, a great value as far as amps go. I'm quite happy with the one I built a couple weeks ago.

 

[uraflit]

plus the Mini³ is smaller ain't it?

 

[kramer5150]

Quote:

Originally Posted by uraflit /img/forum/go_quote.gif plus the Mini³ is smaller ain't it?

yes... smaller in all but one dimension.

 

[kpeezy]

Just got my Rockhopper built Mini^3 in today

I already love it from the lineout of my ipod. Should I post some pics, since I've never found any of the Rockhopper build or anything besides the AMB site really.

 

[musicmaker]

Quote:

Originally Posted by kpeezy /img/forum/go_quote.gif Just got my Rockhopper built Mini^3 in today I already love it from the lineout of my ipod. Should I post some pics, since I've never found any of the Rockhopper build or anything besides the AMB site really.

excellent. Yes pics please.

 

[drc73rp]

Somebody compare this with non-DIY amps. How does it stack up against the Move, Xin Reference, RSA's or the D1?

 

[kpeezy]

Here it is. Sorry about the photos

I stink.





Nice rubber feet

It's tiny!


Pavement!

 

[dap_pad]

How much did you Mini3 cost? What version is it? Did you buy the AC adapter?

These threads about the Mini3 are really getting me interested.

 

[kpeezy]

It was $125 shipped. I got the gain 2 version but there's a gain 5 version as well. Comes with the AC adapter. Also comes in silver

I didn't take a picture of it because I forgot, but the LED's on the front and back are orange

Edit: This is my first amp, but I could tell the difference immediately, right out of the box. MUCH better bass and separation with my MS-1's. I'm really happy