how does this product compare to the fiio andes headphone amp
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As a prior Fiios user, I find that the sound stage and reproduction of the Verza is like going from a Toyota to a Lexus. The device itself is heavier and I found that the use of toggle switches and some buttons was not nearly as intuitive as the display on the Fiios. However, this is a simple thing to understand. I pair this amp with a pair of JH Audio IEM's and the result is amazing. Sound is rich and natural. No noticeable muddiness across the range. The battery life is not very good. That is probably my biggest gripe about it. Well, it is also kind of large and heavy in comparison to the Fiios. That being said, I find listening to be a real pleasure. Given the option, I would buy it again. As a prior Fiios user, I find that the sound stage and reproduction of the Verza is like going from a Toyota to a Lexus. The device itself is heavier and I found that the use of toggle switches and some buttons was not nearly as intuitive as the display on the Fiios. However, this is a simple thing to understand. I pair this amp with a pair of JH Audio IEM's and the result is amazing. Sound is rich and natural. No noticeable muddiness across the range. The battery life is not very good. That is probably my biggest gripe about it. Well, it is also kind of large and... » Read More As a prior Fiios user, I find that the sound stage and reproduction of the Verza is like going from a Toyota to a Lexus. The device itself is heavier and I found that the use of toggle switches and some buttons was not nearly as intuitive as the display on the Fiios. However, this is a simple thing to understand. I pair this amp with a pair of JH Audio IEM's and the result is amazing. Sound is rich and natural. No noticeable muddiness across the range. The battery life is not very good. That is probably my biggest gripe about it. Well, it is also kind of large and heavy in comparison to the Fiios. That being said, I find listening to be a real pleasure. Given the option, I would buy it again. « Show Less
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I have not auditioned the Andes, but it actually has much more power than Verza, although Verza should sound better because it has a built-in DAC whereas Andes is just an amp. Also, Verza can hook up to your laptop or PC to function as a DAC, where Andes/E12 is just a portable amp. Last but not least, Verza is 4X the price, but I really like mine and use all the time.
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Both sets of headphones have great FR; bolted up to the FiiO E11 will enhance that signal with good gain (one level) and 3 levels of bass boost.The E11 is actually on Amazon Black Friday sale @ $59.99 (sonicelectronix.com) which is a bargain.Check shipping for bottom line drive out cost. HTH
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yes.absolutely. i have a fiio11 and the combination of these two as the result is remarkable.you will be happy......mehdiboulder co.
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I use my P7 with an iphone 4 and the FiiO E11. Without the Amp is fine but I will say with my FiiO E11, the sound is better (not as loud) and the Bass is perfect and not overpowering. I did not expect this, like Johnny wrote, "They are very low impedance @ 22ohms." I expected the bass to increase but the sound is better as well.
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You can hold off by the get a decent amp/da when u can and they will shine. Fiios e17 rocks
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Hello David, Thank you for your inquiry on the Quinpu A600. The sound-stage is really good for the price if you are using to power speakers. I found the sound to be of decent quality with headphones, however it was not as full and rich as other headphone only amplifiers. At the price point this is a great little unit however I would not recommend this unit for use as a headphone amp because you can get a better sound form a headphone only amp. Best Regards, Michael D Willis Kraft Street Audio
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These are easy to drive...with that said, I am a big believer is using a small headphone amp...such as FiiO E6 Portable Headphone Amplifier - its 27.00 and lower used..its small and will make a huge difference...especially for dedicated listening...what I mean is sitting down, reading..etc... NEXT use this small cable to get BETTER sound from your iphone...FiiO L9 L-Shaped Line Out Dock (LOD) Cable For iPod and iPhone - L9 HTH...Otto
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Not at all. The Fiio functions as a stand alone headphone amplifier. However, if you choose to combo it with the Fiio E17, you will have a nice, functional DAC/AMP.
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I use a high-end tube amp but I've used the HE500 with the Fiio e12 portable amp with good results. You would need to purchase a 3.5mm to 1/4 adapter, since the HE comes with a 1/4 plug and the amp is 3.5mm.
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Not really. I purchased this along with my pair of ATH-M50s, and was disappointed. Headphone amplifiers are more designers to provide higher power to run the drivers on studio headsets, as opposed to delivering better sound quality. If you were to plug your new set of ear cans into a regular headphone jack, (like a cellphone) you would notice an appreciable amount of decreased max volume. That is what headphone amps remedy, although there are much better options than this one. I returned mine.
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There is a sound card from HT Omega that has a built in headphone amp. With replaceable op amps, and 1/8" jacks. The Claro Halo I think, bit pricey, but sound is awesome, and no driver bloat like Creative Labs.
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V Moda Vamp has considerably improved sound quality on my VModa and Sennheiser Momentum headphones. I haven't tried a lower priced amp so can't offer a comparison.
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There are a lot of headphone amps out there and many of them have similar styling, where the unit plugs directly into the guitar without a cable in between. If you want to know how they compare, I would compare the reviews. I haven't tried the Joyo but I will say that the reviews don't look very good. I've been pretty happy with my Vox though. So I would guess that having similarly-styled housings are where the similarities end.
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I can only speak for myself. I found a significant difference between the sound of the pre-amp in my Yamaha receiver and the Bellari. I should also state that a new, better tube and power supply made a good difference as well. It is also dependent upon the cartridge you are using. I have a Blue Point and a Pickering. An audiophile friend states that the Ortofon is a good choice as well.
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In my opinion, nothing considerably better. You'd be disappointed with the work you put in for the Sound you get out of the amp. Spend the extra money if you have it and buy trusted name brand amp. Mibe already bit the dust. Upon opening ut, its basically a small chip in a big metal case. Id avoid this product and search elsewhere to be 100% honest
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An amp will make a difference on most headphones simply because you are providing additional power and influence on the sound. Headphones may sound fine out of a portable device but adding an amplifier will only do what the name entails - amplify the sound. Different amps will do this in different ways; some are more noticeable than others, and some times it's not an improvement in the direction that you would like. As for which amplifier to use, there are far too many options but any of the FIIO amps are good choices, the BH2 amplifier is good, and even higher end amps such as the Woo Audio 6SE are great for these headphones but out of the budget of most who are looking at this specific headphone. An amp will make a difference on most headphones simply because you are providing additional power and influence on the sound. Headphones may sound fine out of a portable device but adding an amplifier will only do what the name entails - amplify the sound. Different amps will do this in different ways; some are more noticeable than others, and some times it's not an improvement in the direction that you would like. As for which amplifier to use, there are far too many options but any of the FIIO amps are good choices, the BH2 amplifier is good, and even higher end amps such as the Woo... » Read More An amp will make a difference on most headphones simply because you are providing additional power and influence on the sound. Headphones may sound fine out of a portable device but adding an amplifier will only do what the name entails - amplify the sound. Different amps will do this in different ways; some are more noticeable than others, and some times it's not an improvement in the direction that you would like. As for which amplifier to use, there are far too many options but any of the FIIO amps are good choices, the BH2 amplifier is good, and even higher end amps such as the Woo Audio 6SE are great for these headphones but out of the budget of most who are looking at this specific headphone. « Show Less
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I have the Hp P1 an the Fiio E17 and the Fiio 09k I think the Fostex is beter and the Fiio can not get music at digital output as the Fostex do and do it very well