[Aura]

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Originally Posted by -=Germania=- /img/forum/go_quote.gif I really don't know why so many people here are amp-focused instead of source-focused. A strong, clean source will make even a cheap amp sound good.

But therein lies a problem with portable audio - the sources themselves are not at all spectacular, and despite modifications such as the iMod they still fall short of desktop counterparts (DAC's, CDP's, etc).

However, assuming a DAP has already been invested in, this point is moot for the op.

 

[FYDave]

Hm. Well right now I've got one of the 2nd gen iPod touches. It's just got so much functionality I can't really pass it up.

I'd like to get either the UM3's, TF10's, or IE8's but those all seem to be out of my affordability range for now. Maybe in a month or two I'll consider it again.

 

[qusp]

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Originally Posted by Aura /img/forum/go_quote.gif But therein lies a problem with portable audio - the sources themselves are not at all spectacular, and despite modifications such as the iMod they still fall short of desktop counterparts (DAC's, CDP's, etc). However, assuming a DAP has already been invested in, this point is moot for the op.

AHHHH!!!!!! the point is moot for anyone looking for a portable solution

 

[KevM2]

They can make a significant difference with certain headphones such as the Sennheiser HD600's. Amped and unamped sound almost like two completely different headphones.

 

[Randolph Duke]

I picked up a Predator to use at my work station.
(There's no room for a full size amp)
I was skeptical at first.
My ED9's sounded great straight out of my Macbook, but the amp really does open it up and tame it down.
As some have said- the portable amp does not add much, but it's enough to notice and I prefer to listen with the amp.

 

[qwertgfdsa]

I have a headsix amp and I think it is worthy of buying. Headsix is not that expensive and I find that it do sound better.