[okachi_1987]

Hello. I have a pair of UM3X and i'm thinking of getting a portable amp from Fiio. Has anyone tried UM3X with E11? Appreciate your opinion

 

[eclipes]

haven't tried the E11 yet, but i could tell you that the Ibasso T3 is a good match with the um3x

 

[ates]

I have both, I don't notice any improvements with them.     

 

[okachi_1987]

oh i see. i guess the best is still to go ampless for um3x right? thank you for your sharing

 

[eclipes]

not necessary, the amp will make a difference, its just the difference in sound might not reflect the price you paid for. That said, the difference in SQ is going to be slight but its definitely there. It really depends if you want that extra 10% in SQ for a large premium. 

 

[okachi_1987]

yea that is true. the price paid to squeeze that extra bit of juice out of the iem may not be proportional which is why i wanted to start with some entry level amp instead of going big have you ever tried your um3x with the jds cmoy amp? i read the forums it seem like a good entry level amp too thank your for your sharing.

 

[eclipes]

I didn't get a chance to try the JDS cmoy but I did try its competitor the PA2v2 which was a great amp and definitely gives a stronger low end to the um3x. The Ibasso T3 is slightly better in all aspects, more balanced and all around but I chose it due to the size and portability of it. Pa2v2 is small but its thick and chunky. However i think the pa2v2 made a much more difference with Grados or other headphones.

 

[blaine o c]

would you recommend an amp for the UM3X when using them with a laptop (macbook pro)?

 

[eclipes]

try a DAC instead, makes more of a difference.
 
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would you recommend an amp for the UM3X when using them with a laptop (macbook pro)?