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koge99

Jun 30, 2016

Mine arrived last week in Greece. It's the first time I buy an amp, as I'm new to the audiophile game. My first impression was how tiny (and light) this little device is! Using it with my iPhone 5 and my RHA 750I earbuds, didn't really put a smile in my face as I was hopping. It pumps the volume up, but the sound isn't improved in any way and as a downside I lose the function of the three buttons on the earbud cable. I then tried it with my portable low cost record player, with the same earbuds and the sound got better. I mostly listen rock'n'roll,rockabilly and swing music, all recordings from the 20's to late 60's (with the quality anyone would expect considering the technology of those days) and this little device made the sound a bit more vivid,with better separation of the organs (I can hear the piano) and fuller sound. Not something dramatic,but it did! I'm quite happy with this purchase (but only because the price was great) and I can't wait for August to get my hands on the hifiman he-350 (hooray!) I bought, to test it with some serious cans! If I like it,I'll probably buy a more expensive one to make my music sound awsome....
And yes, I blame you massdrop and the audiophile community here for what is happening to me right now!!! :D

Jun 30, 2016

ZQow

Oct 1, 2016

koge99Hi, how does this amp work with your he-350? I am considering this too thanks!

Oct 1, 2016

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Maxter319

Oct 1, 2016

ZQowI'm wondering this too! Got my 350's last month and they've been great. The only problem is that I suppose my computer doesn't have the necessary power to drive them correctly and the sound isn't great. With my phone (OnePlus 2) it's just fine though, thankfully. I'm hoping this might solve my computer problem before I save the funds for a nice Soundcard like the Creative zxr or something or the like as well as enhancing my experience with my phone. Looking forward to hearing the verdict, kind of excited about this drop.

Oct 1, 2016

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koge99

Oct 2, 2016

Maxter319Unfortunately,I haven't received my headphones yet, so I can't tell. I'll post as soon as I'll get them in case the drop isn't finished and I can help. (I'm not a sound expert though, don't count on a super duper review, ok?) ;)

Oct 2, 2016

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koge99

Nov 1, 2016

Maxter319Finally the HE-350 arrived and I had the chance to test them together. The amp can surely drive them,the volume gets twice as loud as when powered by my iPhone and the first EQ setting gives the base a boost, but I think it also narrows the soundstage and makes the sound muddy. Of course it might all be in my head as I'm just getting in this game, but I think I'll save up again to buy something better to compliment my fantastic phones ;)

Nov 1, 2016

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