[H20Fidelity]

So, the best portable amps till $150 are NX1 and C&H right? Another amp to consider besides these two? Tks

Its hard to say, E11K would probably be worth mentioning, and I will try one when I actually need another amp. Plus, there's several other $100 amps on eBay we haven't sifted through, exactly where NX1 and C&C BH came from. Its a matter of people trying them then giving the OK back here at Head-fi.
 
Take this one for example we never got around to trying.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Latest-Breeze-Audio-E11-pure-Class-A-portable-Headphone-TPA6120-LME49860-by-WLX-/261582860153?pt=AU_Electronics_Audio_Amplifiers&hash=item3ce78daf79

Really though if you want to upgrade 'properly' in moderation my money would go on a used JDS C5 or JDS C421. 

 

[MrRzepa]

Also remember about S.M.S.L Saps. I've heard they are good too.

Taptalked from my Portable Ultrataptalker 2000

 

[H20Fidelity]

Also remember about S.M.S.L Saps. I've heard they are good too.

Taptalked from my Portable Ultrataptalker 2000

I did try introducing SMSL SAP-5 into the community, everyone came running back to NX1. I guess it was a case of natural selection. Such is the way of Head-Fi, and letting 'the members decide' fate.

 

[Wokei]

I did try introducing SMSL SAP-5 into the community, everyone came running back to NX1. I guess it was a case of natural selection. Such is the way of Head-Fi, and letting 'the members decide' fate.

Still have SMSL SAP-5...Just don't turn on the bass boost..lol

 

[H20Fidelity]

Still have SMSL SAP-5...Just don't turn on the bass boost..lol

 

And so it was, there had never been a better moment for this link to be posted.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PCkvCPvDXk

 

[Wokei]

Nicely done H20Fidelity...Woot woot

 

[emutnyeh]

I have toopiing nx1 an i think its broke...
When i connect m2m sound become mono..and if connect m2m That come with nx1 sound become mono stereo mono steroe again and again...but if i loose that jack it become normal..but sound become "kresck kresck"
Well it's my nx1 broke? Or anything a can do to fix it??? Thx
Sorry for bad english

 

[EISENbricher]

I have toopiing nx1 an i think its broke...
When i connect m2m sound become mono..and if connect m2m That come with nx1 sound become mono stereo mono steroe again and again...but if i loose that jack it become normal..but sound become "kresck kresck"
Well it's my nx1 broke? Or anything a can do to fix it??? Thx
Sorry for bad english

Your NX1 input socket is broke. You can change it yourself if you know how to solder.
It's not a big issue : )
 
Or ask any local electrician / phone repairer. They usually have 3.5mm sockets in stock.

 

[goodvibes]

Or you can get another one for cheap at the big group buy site.

 

[niron]

So, the best portable amps till $150 are NX1 and C&H right? Another amp to consider besides these two? Tks

 
And what about the Electric Avenues PA2V2, where do you rank this one between these two?

 

[EISENbricher]

   
And what about the Electric Avenues PA2V2, where do you rank this one between these two?

Oh I'm so much interested in that amp : )  I really love the way it looks and it has its own unique background (being assembled by one person).
I'm also eager to hear thoughts on the PA2V2 (and how it compares to other 'budget' portable amps)

 

[DJScope]

It's happened guys!!! Topping NX1 on Massdrop!!! MSRP is a bit BS though. But you can be sure that it's legit and they don't take forever to ship.

https://www.massdrop.com/buy/topping-nx1-headphone-amp

 

[EISENbricher]

Meh... You're right, that MSRP is bs. Can easily get nx1 for that price anywhere. I got mine for $32 from ebay with free shipping.

 

[niron]

I got mine for $32 from ebay with free shipping.

 
Link?

 

[EISENbricher]

   
Link?

Here you go: 
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Topping-NX1-Earphone-Headphone-Portable-Stereo-MP3-Amplifier-3-5mm-Rechargeable-/261618695571?pt=US_Home_Audio_Amplifiers_Preamps&hash=item3ce9b07d93
 
 
No worries, a seller with very good feedback.