[kal_el_3914]

I need an amp to go with my new ipod classic 160 (i also got the lineout adapter). I currently have a home made cmoy, and use yuin pk2's on the go, and ms1's if i listen at home. i think i've narrowed it to the total bithead, and the ibasso t2, but can't find a comparison of the two to make up my mind. Anyone have any thoughts or other definitive suggestion in this $100ish price range?

 

[Podster]

I'll throw in 2 more. The C&C Box+ for .50 cents more and then for $15.50 more than that you could get a Mini^3 which by what I've read out here will destroy the T2 and I've not read much up on the Bithead. Just my .02, best of luck

 

[dap_pad]

The new iBasso P2 seems to be a great hit and you should add the Minibox-E+ in that list as well. These plus the Mini^3, are basically the best of the $100 - $150 category.

 

[Podster]

I actually pushed it on the Mini^3 at $125.00 Dap. OP wanted something in the $100.00 range so I did not even mention. P2, Headsix and last I looked the MiniBox-E+ is running $169.00:-0

 

[NeObliviscaris]

Little Dot Micro+ is a nice amp, at around $60, there is a second hand one in the FS forum for around $35.

 

[kal_el_3914]

Ok, so I've newly narrowed it to the minibox-e+ and the ibasso p2. They are similar in price, but is there a clear winner between the two? I listen to mainly heavy metal (metalcore, thrash, death), with a dash of classic rock, my guilty pleasure is coldplay/interpol style softness, and once in a great while some blues. So what is the new consensus?

 

[Penchum]

Quote:

Originally Posted by FeedMeTrance /img/forum/go_quote.gif Little Dot Micro+ is a nice amp, at around $60, there is a second hand one in the FS forum for around $35.

There is also the new Little Dot MK1 portable amp here: Little Dot MK I Portable Headphone Amp Amplifier - (eBay item 190181406850 end time Dec-13-07 09:12:06 PST)

Its $119 + $25 shipping.

 

[jamato8]

The P2 is shaping up very well. I am finding it to be very open and dynamic. I enjoy it with heavy metal or classical.

 

[kal_el_3914]

so, I've made the final decision, minibox-e+ and pk1 combo (I'm a big fan of $49 off), since my current pk2's are not so keen on amplification. This should hold me over for a little while, Happy Holidays

 

[kal_el_3914]

I lied, I can't get over how pretty the p2 looks, so that is my purchase. I'll pick up the pk1's separately after the holiday...