[Bazirker]

 
Well, thank you for the very "philosophical" reply. I suppose the logical action would be to have separate reviews done of the "combo" units, so it's an "apple to apples" comparison?

 
Yeah this is a great thing to do if you are trying to publish in a peer-reviewed scientific journal.  If you want to figure out the best bang-for-buck as a customer?  Meh.  I prefer the way the information is presented here.

 

[golov17]

Hi all, new amp from C&C? Taobao search

 

[golov17]

http://m.intl.taobao.com/detail/detail.html?spm=0.0.0.0&id=9161991219

 

[ClieOS]

XO2 isn't a new amp. It is older than BH2 for at least a year or two.

 

[golov17]

XO2 isn't a new amp. It is older than BH2 for at least a year or two.

Thx

 

[golov17]

Delete

 

[CJG888]

There even used to be a tube hybrid version!

 

[Cornelisjuh]

Im looking for a IEM portable amp, mainly for the Sennheiser IE80 and the http://www.head-fi.org/t/784376/new-audio-technica-solid-bass-flagship-iem-ath-cks1100
 
ATH CKS-1100 Specifications:

Type: Dynamic
Driver Diameter: 12.5mm × 2
Sensitivity: 110dB / mW
Frequency Response: 5 ~ 40,000Hz
Maximum Input Power: 200mW
Impedance: 12Ω
Weight (excluding cable): About 14g
Input terminal: A2DC connector jack

 
I was thinking of the Fiio E12A, but maybe there are better suggestions? Price under $200 preferably but a little over is no problem.
 
Thanks in advance!

 

[ClieOS]

  Im looking for a IEM portable amp, mainly for the Sennheiser IE80 and the http://www.head-fi.org/t/784376/new-audio-technica-solid-bass-flagship-iem-ath-cks1100
 
ATH CKS-1100 Specifications:

 
I was thinking of the Fiio E12A, but maybe there are better suggestions? Price under $200 preferably but a little over is no problem.
 
Thanks in advance!

 
E12A is a fine choice. You can pay double the price for another portable amp without any real improvement.

 

[PaperbagGhost]

Hi, between the C5D and E12A which would you say fits better for AKG K712?
im open to other options as well, looking for a portable amp or amp+dac (maybe another desktop amp in near future )

 

[ClieOS]

  Hi, between the C5D and E12A which would you say fits better for AKG K712?
im open to other options as well, looking for a portable amp or amp+dac (maybe another desktop amp in near future )

 
They should both driver K712 without a problem, but I reckon E12A might have better synergy with the AKG than C5D, at the cost of no DAC of course. If you can push your budget up a bit however, the Oppo HA-2 will be a great choice.

 

[eyal1983]

ClieOS,
how's the Oppo HA-2 in comparison with the Objective2? power aside

 

[ClieOS]

  ClieOS,
how's the Oppo HA-2 in comparison with the Objective2? power aside

 
Unfortunately my O2 is out of commission now and therefore I can't compare it to HA-2 until I have it repaired or replaced,

 

[eyal1983]

What about the iBasso D14 ("Bushmaster")?

 

[ClieOS]

  What about the iBasso D14 ("Bushmaster")?

 
Never own nor listened to the D14 before.