Pico Slim.

For the ultimate portable setup, there is only one way to go, Customs, iPod as transport with either the CLAS or the Fostex.

Here's mine:

But on low gain there is still hissing from the MK3-B. and the hissing is very very obvious.

What specifically do you wanna drive and what kind if sound do you want?

For nice thick mids I would recommend the Just Audio AHA. For sweeter mids, The Continental.

This post has been edited by joshuachew: Mar 30 2013, 11:23 PM

Well, RSA has RSA sound. Forward, aggressive and tight bass.
Instead of naming brands on the forums. You should just get down and test them out yourself.

Don't just limit yourself to Jaben. If you can cross the border and go to Singapore there are so many audio shops where you can go and give them and try.
Cause honestly, if you limit yourself to Jaben. You'll go nowhere.
Even E1 is bringing in a few more brands too. ALO has some pretty decent amps too. But go listen to them. Singapore is a good place to start.

What amp were you using to drive the HD650/T1? Shure Flagships and your own AD900?

Was that answer the Fostex HP-P1?
That device does not tally with Google? Then what did you get from your research on Google?

I would suggest maybe an iBasso for your budget. And I don't know of the combination with the Biscuit. But I have never been a fan of Hippo amps. Try it out for yourself if it does make a difference in the sound and not just alters the volume. Compare it to other affordable amps like iBasso, FiiO, or even the DIY amps like Mini3 etc. You'll be pleasently surprised.

Kidding me? I use it with my iPod touch 5th Gen and my iPhone 5 and my iPad 4. All using the new lightning cable. This is a case in point of what Googling and not going out to try can do to you.

The cable in the link is a direct lightning to USB. I have already mentioned in my earlier post that I do use it with the lightning cable so I didn't see the need to repeat myself.

There is a thread comparing them both on Head-Fi. Good read. *here*

I came across this and thought I'd share it here. It's super cheap and a good deal for beginners looking for a (almost) complete set up.

https://head-direct.com/Products/?act=detail&id=194

You might wanna check this out. And he did his listening with the SRH1540 and a HD650.

http://www.head-fi.org/products/teac-ha-50...r/reviews/10925

Tested the Continental that I own against the PortaTube. And honestly it was not even a fight. The Continental is much more open, lusher mids and fuller bass. Kind of everything a traditional valve amp is acclaimed for, the continental beat the PortaTube at it. But yes, ALO Continental has been discontinued now. But if you're looking for a new one. Do drop me a PM. And no. I am not the one selling it. But I have a source.

Sent you a PM.

And here is a review from what I read that led me to getting the V3
http://www.headfonia.com/long-live-portabl...continental-v3/

The Pan Am is better than the V3, but if I were to spend money anyway it would be on the WA7 as its much better than the Pan Am. But the Pan Am for its size and price, does not sound as wow as the Continental.

Budget? What kind of sound are you looking for in the amp?

Would recommend the CLAS -dB and MK3 B combo.
And also. Drop the Alpha Dogs idea. I think an LCD2 would suit you better. Throw in a good interconnect and some ALO Reference 16 cables and you're pretty much set. Just my two cents though.

Honestly. You don't need one. If you get an amp you'll be double amping. If you want to DAC out from your Android. That's going to cost you much much more than even the earphone that you have.

All you have to do is send them an email that you want the item shipped to your country and they will have it included in the options.

This isn't crazy. It's an entry level product. You should actually go out there and try it out yourself. You'll be able to try all the products in your budget and see which suits you best. Always remember. You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.

That Hugo.......

Someone might recommend you a 20k DAC if you don't state your budget.

This post has been edited by joshuachew: Jun 22 2014, 07:23 PM