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Looking for portable amp, need some help

Trying to find a portable amp, I've been reading reviews but so far I can't tell what's actually good or not. Looking for 4 items in a portable amp. Doesn't matter if it's a DAC/AMP combo either.

* no coloration of the source.

* no raising, lowering frequency levels.   

* Silent or very low noise floor with sensitive IEM[/li][/list]

* ability to take source input of 2 VRMS

Re: Looking for portable amp, need some help

Reply #1 –
What are you doing with the amp?

Re: Looking for portable amp, need some help

Reply #2 –
use with my WESTONE UM PRO 10. But i have a high impedance output on the source so I want to put an amp between the source and the IEM.

Re: Looking for portable amp, need some help

Reply #3 –
According to Google those are 25 ohms and 130.0dB/volt.  In that case, I'd probably recommend a basic low impedance source, maybe even a cheaper Fiio.  I would also be careful about voltage.  Putting even a volt or two into phones that sensitive could damage your hearing and/or headphones.

Re: Looking for portable amp, need some help

Reply #4 –
Quote from: saratoga on
According to Google those are 25 ohms and 130.0dB/volt.  In that case, I'd probably recommend a basic low impedance source, maybe even a cheaper Fiio.  I would also be careful about voltage.  Putting even a volt or two into phones that sensitive could damage your hearing and/or headphones.

Yeah I was thinking about going that route. Was looking at the Ibasso DX90, AK JR or FIIO X7 but then I thought maybe an amp would be better as it will be more versatile

Re: Looking for portable amp, need some help

Reply #5 –
High impedance source devices are pretty uncommon these days, at least for portables and quality USB devices.  If you've just got some old thing, it may not be a bad idea to upgrade or even just use a smartphone. 

Re: Looking for portable amp, need some help

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Quote from: saratoga on
High impedance source devices are pretty uncommon these days, at least for portables and quality USB devices.  If you've just got some old thing, it may not be a bad idea to upgrade or even just use a smartphone. 
Yeah, it's 3-4 years old and practically 80% brand new. I just feel like I haven't used it much and really hate to shove it into a drawer.