[Xtaze]

i have made some research recently about my first portable rig.
 
it will be an all rounder setup (games,movies,all genre of music lossless format)
 
so far i have set on a hd598 for my headphones will receive them in 2 days
 
 
NOW..
1- where can i get a shorter and thickier cable with the senn fixture?
 
2- what is the best portable AMP to drive em?
 
(im thinking between a e17 and leckerton 4)
budget is 100-125 and will buy lightly used
if you one FS let me know =)
 
3- can an amp/dac in one unit can be used for the 2 fonctions?
 
4- ipod 5.5 is a good enough source?
 
thx in advance for your time

 

[Xtaze]

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[tzjin]

1. Just use your Sennheiser cable and reterminate it yourself. It should be plenty thick enough. Alternatively, you can try a custom cable maker like Forza Audio Works or BTG-Audio. Here is where you can get a backup cable if you don't feel safe doing it to the stock one.
 
2. Well the UHA4 and C421 are probably the two best portable amps under $200. It seems that you want a DAC though, so the latter may be out of the picture. Keep in mind that a DAC will not be usable with your iPod. If you are mainly using these at home, I'd suggest looking into desktop amplifiers.
 
3. Yes the UHA-4 and E17 can be used as a DAC and amplifier at once.
 
4. The iPod will be fine. Just use a LOD when connecting to the amp.
 
Hope this helped!

 

[Xtaze]

The for the inputs

Now i need to find an amp.

 

[zeinharis]

perhaps this could help you http://www.head-fi.org/t/529144/recommendations-thread-i-e-dont-start-a-new-thread-ask-for-advice-here-please-read-op/17565#post_8594224