[kpeezy]

Well, until recently I had a mini^3 and I loved it. Unfortunately, I sold it for gas money

Sad day huh? Well, I'll be getting a tube amp for my desktop in a few weeks, but until then I'm looking for something else. I was just wondering if there was a cheap portable amp that will drive my HD580's at least decently until I get a desktop amp. Also, I'll be using this with my er6i's/whatever other IEM I decide to get even after I get a desktop so it's more than just short term. I will probably even using it with my HD580's some when I have long study sessions at on campus and things of that nature.

Well, I guess I'll try and sum up this rambling post. Looking for a cheap portable amp (between $50 and $100) to use with my IEM's and ocassionaly HD580's. Go-vibe? What are my other options? Are there any? Thanks

 

[soloz2]

I like the C&C box+ it's a fun amp that can be had cheap used and it works well with HD580's

 

[Capunk]

get another Mini^3

 

[Mulo]

Minibox-E, or I second the excellent C&C BOX+ suggestion.

 

[Filburt]

Get another Mini^3.

 

[Mulo]

Another excellent choice, I feel would be the newly introduced and strangely overlooked Little Dot Mk I.

 

[Ricey20]

I third another Mini^3 or walk/bus/carpool for a few weeks and get a Headsix

 

[kpeezy]

I just don't know if I want to spend that much money on my next portable amp

I might end up just getting another Mini^3 I guess.. No other options closer to $50/$75?

 

[Capunk]

cmoy ~ get jseaber one or penguinamp
Voila~ budget value.

 

[Podster]

Quote:

Originally Posted by soloz2 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I like the C&C box+ it's a fun amp that can be had cheap used and it works well with HD580's

Kpeezy, based on your first request ($50.00 to $100.00) I would go with the C&C Box+ with the new reefinements to the chassis and lettering on that chasis for $109.50 new with warranty!

Now if your backing down to $75.00 tops do look into a better known cmoy builder

 

[J.D.N]

Don't mean to hi-jack, and might help the OP in the end, but i am also looking at the C&C Box+ for my UE superfi 5 pros and semi cheap senn's.

Is it a decent amp for $110? I know it won't stand up against the likes of the Tomahawk or a headroom, but will it be pleasant to listen to and make a marked difference if used with an iPod LOD?

 

[Filburt]

Quote:

Originally Posted by kpeezy /img/forum/go_quote.gif I just don't know if I want to spend that much money on my next portable amp I might end up just getting another Mini^3 I guess.. No other options closer to $50/$75?

I don't think you'll obtain equivalent (or better, for that matter) performance with the cheaper options. The price/performance ratio on the Mini^3 is rather high.

 

[Killercrush]

Maybe a Go-Vibe 6 ?

 

[kramer5150]

Glass-jar audio sells mini^3 kits for $90, so some DIY experience could save you some $$$. Its not an easy build for the first timer though.

 

[Mulo]

Quote:

Originally Posted by J.D.N /img/forum/go_quote.gif Don't mean to hi-jack, and might help the OP in the end, but i am also looking at the C&C Box+ for my UE superfi 5 pros and semi cheap senn's. Is it a decent amp for $110? I know it won't stand up against the likes of the Tomahawk or a headroom, but will it be pleasant to listen to and make a marked difference if used with an iPod LOD?

The BOX+ will keep up with the $300 amps, IMHO. Plus it has those switches... And a very efficient recharging system (great thing for portable use, needless to say).