[gigit]

I am getting close to completing my portable rig (again), and am looking for a portable amp that will go well with my grado SR-225s (recabled). It would also be great if they will work well with either ETY or Shure IEMs which I hope to be getting some time soon. I will be running the amp out of the line out on my iRiver H320. Ummmm if there is any more information I should include dont be afraid to say so

 

[grawk]

I'd try it right out of the headphone amp. You may like it. If not, almost any headphone amp will work.

 

[003]

PA2V2. I hear it is really good with grados.

 

[nabwong]

The hornet is a great amp. It's small, yet it packs a lot of power. If i was gonna get a portable amp, i'd get it. Fortunately, i'm a portable minimalist.

 

[swmtnbiker]

I've been VERY happy with the synergy going on with the Headamp AE-1 and my Grado HF-1. Really nice. It's good with the Ety ER-4P too, just not as much.

 

[gigit]

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Originally Posted by grawk I'd try it right out of the headphone amp. You may like it. If not, almost any headphone amp will work.

I have tried it right out of the headphone jack

I have also heard (briefly) them out of amps which i prefered much more

 

[mrarroyo]

Another vote for the AE-1. I would also add the Supermacro III Version 6.

 

[TooNice]

Since I've not compared to other amps, I won't comment on the SQ. But size wise, the Hornet is pretty impressive.

 

[djbnh]

Ditto on the Supermacro III V6. Sounds very nice with my 325i phones.

 

[nikongod]

jsut like in the post yesterday, i post, a-47 loves grados.

 

[gigit]

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Originally Posted by nikongod jsut like in the post yesterday, i post, a-47 loves grados.

im intrigued... is the A-47 a DIY, or is it purchaceable somewhere?

 

[biged]

For sixty bucks you can't go wrong with the pa2v2.

Take care, Ed.

 

[mrarroyo]

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Originally Posted by biged For sixty bucks you can't go wrong with the pa2v2. Take care, Ed.

Very true as a first amp or an office amp. Otherwise the AE-1 and the SM3V6 are more refined, and at 6 times the price they should be.

 

[nikongod]

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Originally Posted by gigit im intrigued... is the A-47 a DIY, or is it purchaceable somewhere?

it is a diy amp, but most of the established builders will build you one.

 

[kugino]

i actually found the go-vibe as a nice amp with both grados and etys.

for something with a little more punch, i echo the hornet.

i've heard great things about the PINT and you might want to get someone to build you one (i have!)...