my.self
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the title says it. which one of those 3 do u think will suit my hd595's well? at the moment i have a bithead but i dont really see a difference in them. im trying to sell it.
Things i would like in a portable amp:
1. increased bass quality/volume/punch/tightness
2. sound quality in general, better sound quality as in depth, soundstage etc. just to really bring my hd595's to full potential.
On with concerns/comments with each amp:
XM4
1. good price, 135.
2. i probably would get the lithium fast charge which is 22 bucks and then w/ shipping which is 7. making total 164
3. has bass boost which interests me. anyone know how much bass improvement?
4. battery is rechargeable
5. 1/8" to 1/8" cable is INCLUDED
6. i DO NOT HAVE a mini to mini cable
7. what is this AD8620 chip that costs 17 bucks.
iBasso D2
1. 165 WITHOUT shipping
2. has nice looks
3. no bass boost
4. does NOT include mini to mini cable, purchase seperatley for 30 bucks!
5. possibly a bit expensive
6. battery rechargeable
mini3
1. price doesnt seem to be to high
2. i CANNOT assemble myself
3. site is somewhat unclear on what it comes with, but thats understandable since the site is made for a "make your own" project.
4. no cable etc.
5. have to wait so someone can build it (i see the list of builders)
6. i have heard that mini3 really appeals to rock and bass lovers.
ALSO...theres always the penguin amp caffeine which i never had that costs 65-70 bucks and it has bass boost.
please comment! ur help is very much appreciated
as of now...the xm4 seems most reasonable but i wanna hear ur guys's responses.
Things i would like in a portable amp:
1. increased bass quality/volume/punch/tightness
2. sound quality in general, better sound quality as in depth, soundstage etc. just to really bring my hd595's to full potential.
On with concerns/comments with each amp:
XM4
1. good price, 135.
2. i probably would get the lithium fast charge which is 22 bucks and then w/ shipping which is 7. making total 164
3. has bass boost which interests me. anyone know how much bass improvement?
4. battery is rechargeable
5. 1/8" to 1/8" cable is INCLUDED
6. i DO NOT HAVE a mini to mini cable
7. what is this AD8620 chip that costs 17 bucks.
iBasso D2
1. 165 WITHOUT shipping
2. has nice looks
3. no bass boost
4. does NOT include mini to mini cable, purchase seperatley for 30 bucks!
5. possibly a bit expensive
6. battery rechargeable
mini3
1. price doesnt seem to be to high
2. i CANNOT assemble myself
3. site is somewhat unclear on what it comes with, but thats understandable since the site is made for a "make your own" project.
4. no cable etc.
5. have to wait so someone can build it (i see the list of builders)
6. i have heard that mini3 really appeals to rock and bass lovers.
ALSO...theres always the penguin amp caffeine which i never had that costs 65-70 bucks and it has bass boost.
please comment! ur help is very much appreciated
as of now...the xm4 seems most reasonable but i wanna hear ur guys's responses.