[beckcommar]

I'm still pretty new here, but I'm wondering if anyone can help me out.

What portable amps compete with the SuperMicro/Mini? I've lots of things at similar pricepoints or with similar "sound quality" but I haven't seen anything that seriously competes in terms of size.

Is it really possible that no one else is making truly small amps?

Even at a higher price??

If not, why?

I guess I'm just suprised that, given the success of the iPod, there aren't more superportable amps.

BTW, I'm pretty happy with my SuperMini/Ety setup, but (I think this happens if you spend enough time at head-fi) I'm both itching to upgrade, but don't want to sacrifice size.

Wishful thinking I guess.

 

[beckcommar]

Can I assume that (given the lack of responses so far) there are NO competitors in the category?

Really???

If someone who is more knowledgible than I could even chime in and confirm this with a quick "nope," I would really appreciate it.

 

[ilikemonkeys]

I searched for quite a while looking for one, and never did find anything.

Xin makes a Kick ***** amp!

I love my micro and use it all the time. I'm not interested in anything else for the time being. It's everything I've ever wanted.

Rio Karma (FLAC/custom EQ settings/volume at 24) > Canare Starquad mini to mini > Xin Super Micro > Ety ER4-S > Foamies.

Good luck.

BILL

 

[shimage]

I don't think that Xin even makes amps that small anymore. From the looks of it, he doesn't seem to be interested in ever doing it, either. I would suggest reasons why no one is interested, but that would all be speculation, and from an un-informed onlooker, at that. So I won't.

EDIT: out of curiosity, if you like monkeys so much, then why do you have a cat for an avatar?

 

[ScottdT1]

Quote:

Originally Posted by shimage I don't think that Xin even makes amps that small anymore. From the looks of it, he doesn't seem to be interested in ever doing it, either. I would suggest reasons why no one is interested, but that would all be speculation, and from an un-informed onlooker, at that. So I won't.

Supermini-3 is next up for Xin.

 

[ilikemonkeys]

the cat made me type that. It ownes me.

BILL

 

[gords]

What's the difference between the super mini and super macro other than size?

 

[Imyourzero]

Quote:

Originally Posted by gords What's the difference between the super mini and super macro other than size?

Sound, features, and a couple hundred bucks.

 

[devwild]

Yes, he's using the same case (look at his site) for the new mini as the macro. He has also stated the new mini will be upgradable to the macro.