whoelse
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Hi, I am exploring option whether to add a portable amp just for fun while women buy bags and shoes we need some man toys too sometime
I have the T51 that uses RK2806 as DAC, Philips UDA1308 for HO and TI Op Amp OPA2604 for LO. I am waiting for my MS1i to come and I heard the Grado RA-1 works very well with Grado phones so I am looking at it's clones.
There is a Mint CMOY base amp supposedly uses the same JRC4556 as the RA-1 but supposedly improve on other components.
The description says: JRC4556 (high current chip) and an Alps RK097 volume control (with on/off switch). Built with top quality components, including Switch Craft, Alps, Dale Vishay, Nichicon (470uf Capacitors), TLE2426 rail splitter, and a gold 8-pin socket.
Total price w/shipping is around ~$60
Is that a good buy or just use the T51, save money and don't waste time in it?
I have the T51 that uses RK2806 as DAC, Philips UDA1308 for HO and TI Op Amp OPA2604 for LO. I am waiting for my MS1i to come and I heard the Grado RA-1 works very well with Grado phones so I am looking at it's clones.
There is a Mint CMOY base amp supposedly uses the same JRC4556 as the RA-1 but supposedly improve on other components.
The description says: JRC4556 (high current chip) and an Alps RK097 volume control (with on/off switch). Built with top quality components, including Switch Craft, Alps, Dale Vishay, Nichicon (470uf Capacitors), TLE2426 rail splitter, and a gold 8-pin socket.
Total price w/shipping is around ~$60
Is that a good buy or just use the T51, save money and don't waste time in it?