Stefaan
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Hi all,
I've posted this thread before in the Headroom amp subforum but this Sponsor forum should be helpfull..
I have a question about the importance of the source combined with either of the Micro Line models.
Here's my situation: I'm getting an iPod Touch and I'm looking for advice to get the best sound possible from it, I already have the HD-650 cans and the SAA Equinox cable is on its way. I'm also getting a Qables Silvercable LOD so you know my setup.
As it is a portable player I could order the portable Micro, but when I'm on the road I won't be using an amp nor will I use the HD-650's but just some mediocre IEM's, so no real need for a battery- powered amp.
I like the design and small footprint of the Micro Line and based on some reviews of the earlier models I think I can't go wrong with HeadRoom products. So that leaves me with two options:
the 2007 Micro amp and the 2007 Ultra Micro amp.
What I was wondering is how important the source is, I think the amp will almost constantly be used with the Touch so I wonder if the OPA627 op amp and other improvements in the Ultra will make much difference compared to the standard Micro amp with such a 'weak' source?
Normally I wouldn't doubt and get the best there is, but since the iPod's don't exceed in SQ and the source is apparently the most important object in a setup I was wondering if it would make any difference at all. I don't need much to be convinced, so you know
Thanks!
Stefaan
I've posted this thread before in the Headroom amp subforum but this Sponsor forum should be helpfull..
I have a question about the importance of the source combined with either of the Micro Line models.
Here's my situation: I'm getting an iPod Touch and I'm looking for advice to get the best sound possible from it, I already have the HD-650 cans and the SAA Equinox cable is on its way. I'm also getting a Qables Silvercable LOD so you know my setup.
As it is a portable player I could order the portable Micro, but when I'm on the road I won't be using an amp nor will I use the HD-650's but just some mediocre IEM's, so no real need for a battery- powered amp.
I like the design and small footprint of the Micro Line and based on some reviews of the earlier models I think I can't go wrong with HeadRoom products. So that leaves me with two options:
the 2007 Micro amp and the 2007 Ultra Micro amp.
What I was wondering is how important the source is, I think the amp will almost constantly be used with the Touch so I wonder if the OPA627 op amp and other improvements in the Ultra will make much difference compared to the standard Micro amp with such a 'weak' source?
Normally I wouldn't doubt and get the best there is, but since the iPod's don't exceed in SQ and the source is apparently the most important object in a setup I was wondering if it would make any difference at all. I don't need much to be convinced, so you know
Thanks!
Stefaan
