Headphone Amplifer !?!

[Mr R.]

Hi guys,
So does anyone use a headphone amp?

If so, then what makes should i go for?

Thanks in advance

Scott.

 

[Martin J]

what purpose are you using it for.. home entertainment system or more on the go with an ipod etc??

 

[Mr R.]

It's for home use Martin.
At the moment I'm just using them with my home pc.

 

[Martin J]

Ooh I see its just I was thinking sometime of getting something to listen to on the move. Like a small mini amp something the size of like an iPhone/iPod. Although not as slim but you get the idea of size I mean

 

[Mr R.]

Yes I get the idear mate, my headphones are 250 ohms so even with the sub woofer set up I use on my pc it isn't loud enough.
I plugged them into my tv surround sound amp and they where perfect.

 

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I shall just ping you back towards my mates place over near Baldock

not that far from you
http://www.highendheadphones.co.uk/amplifiers-amp-dacs-for-headphones



though to save you searching this one is right up your street (he does do them from £199)

http://www.highendheadphones.co.uk/...mcintosh-mha100-dedicated-headphone-amplifier

 

[Mr R.]

I shall just ping you back towards my mates place over near Baldock

not that far from you
http://www.highendheadphones.co.uk/amplifiers-amp-dacs-for-headphones



though to save you searching this one is right up your street (he does do them from £199)

http://www.highendheadphones.co.uk/...mcintosh-mha100-dedicated-headphone-amplifier

Thanks Harv, lucky i was sitting down when i opened the bottom link. WOW!!
Obviously im not in the market to be spending crazy amounts but a few hundred should be fine, ill give him a call and see if he can help.

Thanks again bud.

 

[1812lsd]

Might be able to get a one from this site cheaper than in the shops.
https://www.massdrop.com/buy?cat=audiophile

 

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You would buy an amp without listening to it

 

[aucky]

I'd love a Grado RA1, if only for the wood!

 

[CrippsCorner]

You'd really get that excited about it?

 

[Mr R.]

I'd love a Grado RA1, if only for the wood!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/281637490244?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[Cliotoby]

Schiit - The low end models should be good. Else get the ones with the tubes.
Loads of other makes out there. See headfi forums and website.
Inbuilt to your PC - Asus Xonar STX. Ive got this and its mediocre, would prefer a proper amp/dac. Easily powers most cans. But the quality isn't that great.

 

[Addicted]

Might be able to get a one from this site cheaper than in the shops.
https://www.massdrop.com/buy?cat=audiophile

Massdrop is awesome, but always from the US so import fees are a b**ch.

 

[Mr R.]

Cheers guys, these are what headphones ive bought.

Beyerdynamic T90