[-pete-]

So I've being bitten by the head-fi bug

I've being using a pair of AudioTechnica ATH-AD700s over the last month or so and I loved the jump in quality so much that I've ordered a new pair of Shure e4c's to act as a my mobile rig. The only thing I'm wondering now is, will i get the most of them using my ol' 4G monochrome ipod? Would i be better grabbing a new unit or should i get an amp? If i get an amp which one? Any suggestions?

 

[PeeeMeS]

Keep the ipod

The iPod's DAC and Amp are amazing for such a small versatile player

 

[digitalcat]

Keep it and when you don't feel like using it anymore and have some extra cash to burn, have it modded by Redwine Audio.

 

[Skylab]

Quote:

Originally Posted by digitalcat Keep it and when you don't feel like using it anymore and have some extra cash to burn, have it modded by Redwine Audio.

Ditto that.

 

[mackay maus]

Yes, the imod is a great upgrade, and a real bargain for the price. Difficult to believe it could sound so good.

 

[kiwirugby]

amen!

 

[Kasp3r]

I can forcast the future 900's and imod

 

[bigshot]

Keep the iPod. If you use it with the Shures and think it could
sound better, get a cmoy amp. That is all you need.

See ya
Steve

 

[PodMan]

I still use my 4G 20gb ipod daily. the monochrome screen makes it an antique almost. I have a nano as well but don't like how the screen is hard to see indoors without having to turn the background light on. so basically I use the nano outdoors and the 4g indoors.

 

[TURBO]

Nah. Life is too short. If you want a new unit, get it now and not later. This is the time of your life!. Every single desire has a special moment in life. Always aim to the future, never the past

 

[fierce_freak]

keep the 4g and go iMod, for sure.

imo/e of course

 

[iSleipnir]

I still have my 4g iPod and I love it. But if I were to iMod it I would go for one of the new ones simply because they are thinner. That and I use my ipod on the go so there is usually outside noise, but! I would definately go for a amp first. Having an amp makes it possible to get other headphones and drive most of them (k-340 is not most.

). Thta and it will improve anthing else you hook it up to.