[homers54321]

im thinking of buying an amp for my ZVM 30GB. My price range is about $50-$60. I listen to mostly rock/rap/electronic music. My priority is an amp that best matches the ZVM form factor. SQ comes second. What are your thoughts on the PA2V2? Its form factor is a bit smaller than the ZVM, but it falls in my price range.

 

[MetalGeek]

You could always go with a PenguinAmp Caffeine or similar CMoy type amp from ebay. You could also make your own CMoy! The Altoids/Penguin tin is pretty close to the shape and size of a ZV:M.

They're not quite the same size or shape as the ZV:M, but the FiiO E3 is a pretty nice little amp, and it's less than $10. I also hear the E5 is pretty good, but I have no experience with it.

I personally haven't heard any CMoy amp, so I can't really attest to the sound quality, but from what I've read around here, they're pretty good. I purchased almost all of the parts that I needed to make my own almost 2 years ago now, but I've never built it.

I should really give it a try.

Just out of curiosity, what headphones will you be using with this setup? Edit: Westone UM1, I'm guessing?

 

[homers54321]

im going to be using my UM1. also, im going to try to get my hands on an LOD.thanks for the reply, i'll check the cmoys out

 

[homers54321]

is it worth getting an amp if im going to be using the UM1? also, what this "hiss" that i hear people talking about when using an amp? will the UM1's hiss?