[marshes]

Hi all,
Basically I'm a complete n00b when it comes to audio, have a great modification background and prefer budget quality. I own er6i's and an unlocked iphone

Just bought a pair of dt770 80 ohms love to listen to techno, rock, and some rap. Typically my source is a ipod or iphone, looking to get a portable pocket amp under 100 bucks preferably in the 50 dollar range... if possible?

I have found cmoy's in altoid cans that really appeal to me just wanted some opinion on that combo. Also a guy makes cmoy's with bass boost that I've heard would be awesome with er6i's and bring out the bass in softer songs on my dt770's which should be here this week.

Whats a good super cheap starter pocket portable amp that would pair nicely with an ipod and dt770s 80 ohm? me right now

me soon

 

[n4k33n]

I think you already named it. You will need to spend more than $50 if you want some decent amplification. If it were me though, I'd buy a mini^3

 

[speedbird151]

Or you could try the PA2V2 from Gary. I think you can get one for $55 shipped. You can find him on ebay, there should be some reviews here if you do a search.

 

[ihaveworms]

I am going to bump this because I have a related question. I just ordered some DT770s pro 80 ohms. I will be running on a audigy 2 ZS sound card and will likely get an X-fi later. Is it necessary for my to get an amp even though I will be on a dedicated sound card for the 80 ohm phones.

Also, If I do need a amp, can you all recommend a really inexpensive one, around $50 or so. I do not need it to be portable at all, I will be using it at home at my computer. I would actually prefer to use an AC plugin so I do not have to worry about batteries. This also will come in handy with having that volume adjuster right there (I have always been used to a volume adjuster on the cord).

Now this is just if I really need an amp.

 

[shadesbass]

Quote:

Originally Posted by marshes /img/forum/go_quote.gif Typically my source is a ipod or iphone, looking to get a portable pocket amp under 100 bucks preferably in the 50 dollar range... if possible?

There have been quite a few suggestions for budget amps already, but I wanted to add that you will need a source with a line out (as opposed to a headphone out) to benefit from a headphone amp. If you use the headphone out you will be amplifying the source twice - once with the (inferior) internal headphone amp and then again with the (hopefully better) external amp.
You can get line out docks for iPods, which plug into the docking port on the bottom of the iPod and bypass the internal headphone amp. They vary greatly in price depending on what cable/connector options you choose, although I've no idea how much they cost as I don't own an iPod.

 

[acp6s]

def go used and preferably go for a headamp, best price performance ratio. a solid amp shouldn't be any different a little used from new

 

[ihaveworms]

Is this the kind of amp you were talking about:
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-ART-HEADAMP-...QQcmdZViewItem

On the specs, it says Output Impedance: 47 Ohms per channel

I know the DT770s are 80 Ohms, would that amp not be powerful enough at 47 Ohms to drive those DT770s well?

 

[Drag0n]

Z-Audio Epsilon $69
www.z-audio.com

I have the Mu , and it sounds good,unless youre going to use IEMs,because of a little hiss....but the Epsilon is a similar amp but only uses one amp chip instead of two,so maybe less his?

Just figured you may want to check it out because its cheap.

 

[ihaveworms]

I would like something where I can plug a DC adapter in my will into the amp so I don't have to worry about batteries.
I would like to know what the effect of having Output Impedance: 47 Ohms per channel on that amp I liked would have on the DT770 80ohm. Would it benefit it at all. I am really noob here. My logic tells me the amp would need to be over 80 Ohms to benefit the 80 Ohms of the headphones.

 

[ihaveworms]

I am going to bump this to hopefully have someone answer my previous question. Can someone explain to me how this one:
http://www.americanmusical.com/item....00BEH%20HA400# doesn't look good for $20. It seems to fit my needs having a small amp with DC adapter for the DT770 80ohms.

 

[locu64]

Quote:

Originally Posted by ihaveworms /img/forum/go_quote.gif I would like to know what the effect of having Output Impedance: 47 Ohms per channel on that amp I liked would have on the DT770 80ohm. Would it benefit it at all. I am really noob here. My logic tells me the amp would need to be over 80 Ohms to benefit the 80 Ohms of the headphones.

It actually works the other way around for power amplifiers driving speakers/headphones. You want the output impedance to be as low as possible.

 

[ihaveworms]

Quote:

Originally Posted by locu64 /img/forum/go_quote.gif It actually works the other way around for power amplifiers driving speakers/headphones. You want the output impedance to be as low as possible.

I see...
well how do the specs on this thing look?
http://www.americanmusical.com/Item--i-BEH-HA400.html

 

[marshes]

what do people think of the minibox-d? What about the ibasso t1? or the Mystery xtra x1 amp? I hear the minibox-d is better than the t1. Anyone know how minibox or xtra x1 stacks up with cmoys?