the concept of a mini-headphone amp for ipod use is patently silly--it belies the whole concept of portability. as good as the grados may be, i'd opt for koss portapros for ipod use (like mortsnets above)--they're more efficient, and consequently will play louder. at 35-40 bucks, they're one of the great bargains in audio, plus they're comfortable and sound very, very good.
Grado Headphones
Hi folks:
I just picked up some Grado RS 60i headphones. They sound great with my Nad integrated amp but I would also like to use them with my ipod - I hate those things you shove into your ear canals! I notice that the volume needs to be turned completely up and then the volume is still not great. What is a relatively inexpensive way to get more gain from that ipod, are there mini- headphone amps? Appreciate any thoughts,
Cathy
I just picked up some Grado RS 60i headphones. They sound great with my Nad integrated amp but I would also like to use them with my ipod - I hate those things you shove into your ear canals! I notice that the volume needs to be turned completely up and then the volume is still not great. What is a relatively inexpensive way to get more gain from that ipod, are there mini- headphone amps? Appreciate any thoughts,
Cathy
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Hi folks:Hi, Cathy. The Nuforce Icon Mobile should give you just what you're looking for. It's $99, is very attractive, smaller than an iPod, has internal rechargeable battery, and functions as a headphone amp for iPods or as a USB DAC for computers. Available on Amazon. It even comes with a silicon rubber band to piggy-back it with your iPod. Amazon listing including 8 customer reviews. |
Thanks for the help folks, that nuforce product sounds great. Special thanks to Edgejazz - I had no idea that I had a volume setting on the ipod - turned that up and that did the trick! This will be fine for the times when I want to listen in bed. Loves it when the KISS principle works! I do have some Skullcandy ear thingies for when I want to be very mobile. |
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