[Alexander_T]

Hi, I'm searching for a good portable amp for my Ipod touch 2g and Westone 3.
Max price around 200$. Music I listen is rock, heavy metal and sometimes jazz.

 

[estreeter]

Meier Audio XXS
Headamp Pico

Edit - scratch the Pico, or increase your budget.

 

[jimmy8269]

Used RSA Tomahawk

 

[krmathis]

Used RSA Tomahawk or new iBasso D2+ Boa maybe?

 

[Alexander_T]

Thanks for your answers.
My first choice is a used RSA Tomahawk, if I find one.
Other choices are iBasso T3, iBasso D2+ Boa, Corda Headsix, Nuforce Icon Mobile. Any thoughts on these?
Or any other suggestions?

 

[Ko Nectic Jazz]

If you want to buy a product like this which is a most-wanted, I can advise you to post a WTB post just in case, if somebody is not sure to sell it, hesitating.
It worked for me when I wanted to sell my amp. I've posted a FS for one month, no answer. I gave up then I saw a WTB post, deal was done in three days.
Don't forget to look the FS post though. Just play it both ways.

And good luck.

 

[Alexander_T]

Thanks for the tip.

 

[paulybatz]

with the D4 out, I recommend the ibasso D3, it rivals everything at 1/2 the price...Pauly

 

[Gbjerke]

Why are you all reccommending dac/amps if it's for his ipod? T3 should be a great choice.

 

[krmathis]

^^ We are?
The RSA Tomahawk have been suggested twice and it is certainly amplifier only. No DAC in there...

 

[estreeter]

Both the Corda XXS and the base Pico are configured as 'amp only'. The 3Move and the more expensive Picos give you a DAC with your amp, but I think you will find that the two I recommended are amp only.

 

[4sound]

ibasso offerings are the best bang for the buck especially when you consider inexpensive options of opamp rolling later if you want a different sound.

 

[Alexander_T]

Thanks for the helpful suggestions. I bought a used RSA Tomahawk.

 

[jimmy8269]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alexander_T /img/forum/go_quote.gif Thanks for the helpful suggestions. I bought a used RSA Tomahawk.

Hope it will give you the sound that suits your need and style !

 

[MacedonianHero]

My vote is for a used RSA Hornet.

I prefer this over the Tomahawk as you have a hope on powering full sized cans (upto 300 ohms) and IEMs.