[Tridacnid]

I am looking for a portable amp. I have had my eyes on the mSEED Spirit for a couple weeks now, but I was hoping someone could give me a recommendation. I am looking to spend ~$150. I will be using my Grado SR80 and Etymotic ER6i with this, and it will be fed from a Zune. Obviously, sound quality is first, but I don't care too much about battery life. It also has to look decent.

Thank you,
Tri

 

[klenkar]

I use a Corda Porta Usb III.....you'd have to buy a Corda porta without usb and get away with 160$.

dom

 

[mrarroyo]

Both amps the mSeed and the Porta Corda are fantastic and will provide many hours of enjoyment. However for a few dollars more I would get Dr. Xin's Supermicro IV. IMO it is the best portable amp that I have heard (about 22 or so) and it sells for $185 including S&H. Good luck.

 

[rxc]

The Supermicro is truly portable and awesome sounding (think disposable lighter size) but the wait for one is months long. Other than the wait I second mrarroyo's recommendation.

 

[Tridacnid]

I don't want to have to wait forever to recieve my amp, so I think the supermicro is out. I don't really like its casing either.

Any other brands I should look into before making a final decision?

 

[yale.reinstein]

GoVibe v6 perhaps. Within your price range (including interconnect, power supply and 9V), and considered by most to be great sounding. Very fast shipping too.

 

[nautikal]

XM4, portafile v2, iBasso T2, go vibe 6, and the corda mkIII are other amps to consider. Here is a nearly identical thread from only yesterday by the way. http://www.head-fi.org/forums/showthread.php?t=247283

 

[Tridacnid]

Last question. Does the mSEED come with a free mini-to-mini plug, or do I have to buy one?

 

[MaloS]

Did you think about iBasso t2? I reallyliked it with the Grado SR60, and I think its tonality would work well with Etymotics too.

 

[Tridacnid]

I'm pretty set on getting the mSEED, if I get one at all.