[taxjunis]

kek

 

[chef8489]

Are you just talking iems? For me it would be westone es5 or jh16. Ify ou are talking full rig that is a hard one. I would an ipod classic with either a Fostex HP-P1 or cypherlabs algorhythm solo with a high end amp.

 

[Vicks7]

Bumping this thread as would also be interested to hear people's thoughts.

 

[182751]

iPod Classic > CLAS > RSA SR-71B > Balanced Cable > UM Miracles -or- Merlins
 
-or-
 
iPod Classic > CLAS > JH3A > JH16's
 
Haven't personally listened to the JH3a setup, but I've heard very good things and I can speak for the first rig... Brilliant.
 
Personally, I'm waiting for ALO to release a balanced CLAS. It might be over a year away, but in the mean time I'm using a iPod > Zo2 > UM Miracle/Merlin...
 
My perfect setup is iPod > Balanced CLAS > ALO MK3 > Balanced Cable > UM Miracle/Merlin

 

[Kanashimu]

No love for DX100?
 
Earsonics AMP911 sounds like an interesting TOTL amp that begs to be reviewed. 
 
averagejoe would also probably claim that the Spiral Ears 5-Way Reference is the best portable on the market. (well, not using those words, but you can tell from the way he describes them 

)

 

[gadair]

If you're looking for ultraportable, iPod Nano > RSA Shadow > JH16.  If brick-portable, I would go with iPod Classic > CLAS > SR-71B > JH16. 

 

[planx]

Classic> Algorhythm solo> Fiio E17 (In love with the bass and treble boost)> 150 ohm resistor> And lastly a crazy 10+ driver custom IEM from either JH, UM, UE, Fisher, and others if they are able to make something like that.

 

[Evilcalyptic]

Ipod touch -> Twag v2 LOD -> RSA Protector or SR-71b -> Balanced Twag v2 -> Unique Melody Zeus 10 driver monitors


i would use the crystal P cables but they actually suck, especially for 1200 dollars for an IEM cable, twag sounds better too.

oh and the zeus is litterally the best IEM i have ever listened too... but i still love the miracle and the JH16 just isnt my signature, but the ES5 and UE18 dont touch this guy

 

[swimmintunes]

ibasso DX100 paired with UM Miracle - *Note* pure speculation on my part.
 
UM Zeus, where can you find those?
 
I guess if you don't listen to 24bit music you can settle for an iwhatever.

 

[bozebuttons]

Mine will be the Jh3a/16  combo (already have) driven by the DX100(Preordered)

 

[average_joe]

 
Quote:

No love for DX100?
 
Earsonics AMP911 sounds like an interesting TOTL amp that begs to be reviewed. 
 
averagejoe would also probably claim that the Spiral Ears 5-Way Reference is the best portable on the market. (well, not using those words, but you can tell from the way he describes them 

)

Yes, that Earsonics amp is interesting.
 
And I claim the 5-way to be technically the best I have heard, but the Hidition NT-6 is not far behind at all.  I do think "the best" is what fits your preferences, which could be the NT-6, 5-way, JH-3A, MH334, etc.  From a source standpoint, I am very impressed with the 801 with the GAME card, but then I haven't heard the DX100 yet (nor the CLAS)...
 
And the Zeus is a one-off from my understanding and not an official model.
 
 

 

[ProjectDenz]

JH13 with a Hifiman HM-801 with the balanced card. No amp required.

 

[Staal]

The upcoming Alo Rx Mk3 with a CLAS might be one of the contenders. 

 

[tom2517]

I got 4 OPA 627SM and 4 OPA 128SM in my iBasso PB2. Not that I am saying it's the best portable amp or sounded the best, but sure is expensive. 

 

[Jazzyfi]

Best for me because of the sound quality, form factor + crazy  battery life:
 
Studio V + Spiral Ear SE5