When should you use an amp?

[rt310]

Was just wondering if only some IEMS/Headphones need amps, or will all earphones benefit greatly from one? Recently purchased an Aurisonic ASG 1 (rev 1.2) and waiting for it to be delivered; what amp would be suitable?

 

[reddragon]

if you are using ipod earbuds, i dont think you will need an amp

 

[rt310]

if you are using ipod earbuds, i dont think you will need an amp :tongue_smile:

That doesn't answer my question.

 

[PurpleAngel]

What source(s) are you going to be plugging the ASG's into?

 

[reddragon]

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That doesn't answer my question.

 
 
i answered your question about if all iems and headphones will benefit greatly from amps.

 

[rt310]

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What source(s) are you going to be plugging the ASG's into?

My ASG is going to use a Sony [size=small]NWZ-Z1050 (walkman)  as its source.[/size]

 

[PurpleAngel]

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My ASG is going to use a Sony [size=small]NWZ-Z1050 (walkman)  as its source.[/size]

You might try a Fiio E6.

 

[reddragon]

i have a fiio e17 and its good, i feel comfortable recommending it. i dont know about other fiio amps though because i dont own any of them. but if he doesnt want to pay for the e17, shouldnt he look at e7 or e11, something like that? i heard the e6 was more of volume booster?

 

[rt310]

i have a fiio e17 and its good, i feel comfortable recommending it. i dont know about other fiio amps though because i dont own any of them. but if he doesnt want to pay for the e17, shouldnt he look at e7 or e11, something like that? i heard the e6 was more of volume booster?

How big is the e17?

Sent from my S2

 

[reddragon]

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How big is the e17?
Sent from my S2

 
 
pretty small, look at my avator. under my ipod classic, that is a fiio e17.

 

[rt310]

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How big is the e17?
Sent from my S2

 
 
pretty small, look at my avator. under my ipod classic, that is a fiio e17.

Hm.. How much did u get urs for?

Sent from my S2

 

[reddragon]

i preordered and waited for about 2 months. i got it in april, i believe. i paid 140 US dollars for it.

 

[bowei006]

How much "benefit" there is depends on the headphone or earphone or IEM and also on the user him/herself.  One's that "don't care" as much won't think it's worth it while others will spend thousands for that perfected sound.
 
The E17 is tiny. It is small than a iPod Touch length and width wise but the height(depth) it is a bit chunky. About or less than an inch or so in depth.
 
If you are interested in the E17 then I recommend reading the reviews and then this thread.
 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/587912/fiio-e17-alpen-first-impression-final-thought
 
Which is more or less a thread full of EVERYTHING on it. Read Clieos's excellent(I think it's the best out there) review on it and then pages 50-80 and then 110-130 for the depth of what the device is like or does IF YOU WANT..

 

[PurpleAngel]

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I have a Fiio E17 and its good, I feel comfortable recommending it. I don't know about other Fiio amps though because I don't own any of them. but if he doesn't want to pay for the E17, shouldn't he look at e7 or e11, something like that? I heard the E6 was more of volume booster?

I'm just not sure any headphone amplifier will make that big a difference with IEMs.
If the guy wants to spend $65 for the Fiio E11, he should go for it.
 
As I'm sure you can't hook up an external DAC to the Sony, no need to get the Fiio E17.

 

[reddragon]

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I'm just not sure any headphone amplifier will make that big a difference with IEMs.
If the guy wants to spend $65 for the Fiio E11, he should go for it.
 
As I'm sure you can't hook up an external DAC to the Sony, no need to get the Fiio E17.

 
 
the DAC for e17 is only available via USB mode. it doesnt work with my ipod, for my ipod, its a pure amp.