xCheckmate
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Hey! I've been lurking around for a while but this is my first post on Head-Fi. (whoops, realized it wasn't. lol)
Anyways, I've been looking around for IEMs for portable use, as well as an amp (or amp/dac combo) for desktop use. I plan on using the amp primarily with my pair of HD558 but I also own a set of Alessandro MS1 and Audio Technica M50. I listen to all kinds of music: Jpop, rock, classical, trance...
Today, I spent pretty much the whole morning at a store here in Taiwan. The salesperson at the store told me that the HA-21 is a very new product on the international market, so there aren't too many reviews, but that it received various awards and positive reviews in Japan where it's been available for a while. I haven't been able to find this online though. I've also never used an amp before, so I'm not too sure if this is actually that good of an amp. I was able to hear a clear increase in SQ from my unamped HD558s, however.
The guy offered me the amp and the Denon AH-C710 for $10000 NT which translates to about $330 USD. Of course, he told me that this is a good deal, but I want to confirm this with you guys. I haven't been able to find much in terms of pricing for either of these items online, so I decided to make this post. Also, should I be concerned that he's selling me discontinued IEMs?
Alternatively, if anyone has recommendations for similarly priced products (a little more than $100 IEM and ~$200 amp), I'd appreciate such suggestions. Thanks in advanced!
Anyways, I've been looking around for IEMs for portable use, as well as an amp (or amp/dac combo) for desktop use. I plan on using the amp primarily with my pair of HD558 but I also own a set of Alessandro MS1 and Audio Technica M50. I listen to all kinds of music: Jpop, rock, classical, trance...
Today, I spent pretty much the whole morning at a store here in Taiwan. The salesperson at the store told me that the HA-21 is a very new product on the international market, so there aren't too many reviews, but that it received various awards and positive reviews in Japan where it's been available for a while. I haven't been able to find this online though. I've also never used an amp before, so I'm not too sure if this is actually that good of an amp. I was able to hear a clear increase in SQ from my unamped HD558s, however.
The guy offered me the amp and the Denon AH-C710 for $10000 NT which translates to about $330 USD. Of course, he told me that this is a good deal, but I want to confirm this with you guys. I haven't been able to find much in terms of pricing for either of these items online, so I decided to make this post. Also, should I be concerned that he's selling me discontinued IEMs?
Alternatively, if anyone has recommendations for similarly priced products (a little more than $100 IEM and ~$200 amp), I'd appreciate such suggestions. Thanks in advanced!