PhearthecowZ
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Not even the best RSA model (forget it's name) will drive it decently? I realize I won't get the same as a home amp (which I intend to buy, the old one I had from my dad got busted).
Originally Posted by PhearthecowZ /img/forum/go_quote.gif Not even the best RSA model (forget it's name) will drive it decently? I realize I won't get the same as a home amp (which I intend to buy, the old one I had from my dad got busted). |
Originally Posted by Asr /img/forum/go_quote.gif Sorry but even the Onkyo DX-7555 to Corda Opera is just the beginning of the K701's abilities. edited..I can even easily use the K701 to monitor the differences between power cords and interconnects - how many headphones can do that? And I know without a doubt that I haven't heard yet everything it can do! Now I've heard all that stuff, and then when I come here to Head-Fi and see people coasting by with iPods and portable amps for the K701, it just makes me sad. |
Originally Posted by PhearthecowZ /img/forum/go_quote.gif Not even the best RSA model (forget it's name) will drive it decently? I realize I won't get the same as a home amp (which I intend to buy, the old one I had from my dad got busted). |
Originally Posted by Asr /img/forum/go_quote.gif But my goals were a bit different compared to some other people's here - portability wasn't a concern, just price. I actually have no recollection of why I started with portable amps - back when I started out the Gilmore Lite was the one amp that looked really great but I didn't want to spend that much. |
Originally Posted by PhearthecowZ /img/forum/go_quote.gif I want the best 'value' here, not the best of the best. I want to bring out the best in my cans without breaking the bank (even preferably saving the bank). |
Originally Posted by ounkchicago /img/forum/go_quote.gif This is why it's important to consider the OP's main goals in considering a portable amp. I think everyone already knows that a portable amp is not the ideal set up for K701, but let's also consider the OP's goals and price point. For example, the OP wants an amp that he can take to his GF's house, so that places some constraints on how large the amp and power supply can be. Perhaps a true portable amp won't be the best solution, but maybe something transportable with a small footprint. There are many such amps that fit this description. Of course, no one is suggesting that the setup will go anywhere near the K701's limits, but I don't think that was the OP's original intent anyway. |
Originally Posted by PhearthecowZ /img/forum/go_quote.gif Where can I find a Lisa III? Google isn't helping and I'm not really a DIY kinda guy. This is really my first foray into the hi-fi world because I got the K701's dirt cheap from a friend. |
Originally Posted by boomana /img/forum/go_quote.gif I don't think the Lisa III is currently available, but should be again soon. Just do a search on this forum for the big thread on the Lisa III. |
Originally Posted by PhearthecowZ /img/forum/go_quote.gif I want it to be portable because I don't want it to a fixed placement in my house. ...I have a LOD for my iPod already and the K701's. I realize I won't get the best sound out of them, but for now the portable is the best option. Rather than having a home amp that I would use 1/10 as much. |