Best headphone amp combination for ipod

[Mattyc24]

I'm currently thinking about purchasing a headphone amp and new headphones for my ipod classic.

I could do with some guidance as to what the best combination would be.

Cheers

[Daveevo]

I use a Graham Slee Voyager amp connected to an iPhone 3G with a SendStation pocket dock and a Nordost cable with Neutrix plugs. I use Sleek SA6 or Senn HD555 'phones. Voyager amp is very good. Have a look on the Head-Fi forums for more ideas (Hifi Headphones is a sponsor I think).

[ShaunG]

Yes, I agree the Graham Slee Voyager is a safe bet. The aesthetics often come under criticism, but I guess that's a matter of taste. You really can't fault the sound quality - no doubt due to the perfectionist design and QA process by the guys at Graham Slee.

You may have seen we're now listing the iBasso range of headphone amplifiers. These portable amps are really interesting. Not only do they look the part, but I would say sound quality with the higher end models is rivalling the Voyager. The iBasso D2 has the added benefit that it has a built-in USB DAC for listening via computer.

[Mattyc24]

Thanks for your help

[Ian T]

Originally Posted by Mattyc24

I'm currently thinking about purchasing a headphone amp and new headphones for my ipod classic.

I could do with some guidance as to what the best combination would be.

Cheers

I'm using the iBasso D2 Boa, linked to iPod Classic with Russ Andrews GQ-Mini Cu 0.5m Mini to Mini Interconnect GQ-Mini Cu interconnect : Find out lots more information on the G... - amp is 12 hours into burning in, very pleased with sound - will post review of amp later
Ian

[mylar]

Just found this amp for IPOD.
Looking for review report

[RobinHiFi]

I tried one of these about a week ago (mini jigsaw valve amp) and I was really disappointed. I really wanted to like this exciting looking little fella and he was well put together and just as good looking as in the photos but sadly EQ was so all over the place. The output was so odd that the the owner thought his new headphones were broken after buying the two together and brought them to try and work out where the problem was. It turned out his HD600's were fine but the amp was not at all good.

[mylar]

Originally Posted by RobinHiFi

I tried one of these about a week ago (mini jigsaw valve amp) and I was really disappointed. I really wanted to like this exciting looking little fella and he was well put together and just as good looking as in the photos but sadly EQ was so all over the place. The output was so odd that the the owner thought his new headphones were broken after buying the two together and brought them to try and work out where the problem was. It turned out his HD600's were fine but the amp was not at all good.

Please post the picture and share it with us. I want to know the design. This amp really good looking and best match with my ipod.
I like the EQ lighting effect is quite interesting.

[ShaunG]

A bit of iPod headphone amp news. Thought it is worth posting about the release of the new SoundMAGIC A10 portable headphone amp.

We've had a review sample in the office and it's a very nicely made little amp. It comes supplied with LOD cables to connect up to an iPod and the sound is very clear and accurate. The bass boost is fun too with some headphones!

We'll be stocking these amps very soon.

The SoundMAGIC A10 is the best headphone amp we've heard under the £100 mark.

[pjhammer]

The Grado GR10's are the best in ear phones I have used...they have very low impedance and so don't require a headphone amp. My recommendation is to put your money here.....you won't regret the investment :-)