[LandonO]

Is there such a thing as an mp3 player and an amplifier in one? I would love the convenience for so many situation I find myself in everyday since I'm always on the move. Thanks in advance.

 

[WraithApe]

Not trying to be funny, but not sure what you mean by this... all mobile audio players have built-in amplifiers - you wouldn't be able to power headphones from them or hear anything otherwise! Are you asking which DAP has the best integrated amp?

 

[PurpleAngel]

Is there such a thing as an mp3 player and an amplifier in one? I would love the convenience for so many situation I find myself in everyday since I'm always on the move. Thanks in advance.

Maybe a better question is what is a good mp3 player with a good built in headphone amplifier.
 
State a budget and we will recommend a good bang for the buck mp3 player (with headphone amp).

 

[LandonO]

Not trying to be funny, but not sure what you mean by this... all mobile audio players have built-in amplifiers - you wouldn't be able to power headphones from them or hear anything otherwise! Are you asking which DAP has the best integrated amp?

Yeah exactly, sorry for the confusing wording.

 

[LandonO]

Maybe a better question is what is a good mp3 player with a good built in headphone amplifier.

State a budget and we will recommend a good bang for the buck mp3 player (with headphone amp).

Under 100. Thanks(I'm a total noob at this)

 

[PurpleAngel]

Under 100. Thanks(I'm a total noob at this)

 
DAP, Digital Audio Player (modern term for an mp3 player), for use with headphones.
Sandisk Sansa Clip Zip, 4GB, $45, comes with a slot for Micro-SD cards
Rockbox firmware can be installed for increased features and controls.
 
Sony E series mp3 players, 4GB, 8GB or 16GB fixed memory (no Micro-SD slot)
Long battery life and bigger screen the the Clip Zip.
Can not play FLAC audio files
$40-$80 for used ones on eBay.
Currently using the Sony E474 myself
 
FiiO X1, $99, got to test one for 10 days
Has an Micro-SD slot and can play FLAC audio files.
More powerful headphone amplifier then the Sandisk or Sony E series.

 

[1TrickPony]

Ihifi 770 or 770c. Mp3 and beyond.

UI can seem challenging but not a big deal. Two different sound signatures can be had due to two unique outputs aside eq options.

 

[ProtegeManiac]

Is there such a thing as an mp3 player and an amplifier in one? I would love the convenience for so many situation I find myself in everyday since I'm always on the move. Thanks in advance.

 

Under 100. Thanks(I'm a total noob at this)

 

You don't always need to strap an amp onto one, it depends a lot more on what you're driving with them. The Fiio X1 is rated for 100mW per channel output - that's more powerful than some cheaper amps and way more powerful than most big brand players with only around 5mW to 15mW output at comparable distortion levels.