Where to buy headphone amp for under $80?

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Where can I buy a new headphone amp for my grados SR-80's powered by
my ipod? I don't have much money to spend, I am a student, nor do I
have the time to build a CMOY or similar amp. Is the best place for
myself to look ebay? anyopne know of any websites or individuals that
can help me out?

thanks

 

[chung]

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vishalsisodiya wrote:

> Where can I buy a new headphone amp for my grados SR-80's powered by
> my ipod? I don't have much money to spend, I am a student, nor do I
> have the time to build a CMOY or similar amp. Is the best place for
> myself to look ebay? anyopne know of any websites or individuals that
> can help me out?
>
> thanks

If you want something portable, Radio Shack sells a headphone amp for
about $20. No volume control, but can drive 3 sets of phones. Works off
AA batteries.

If you can use AC, then you'll find amps/distribution amps used by
musicians/pros pretty cheap. I bought a Rolls headphone distribution amp
for about $50 from an online store. It's very similar to this one:

http/cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=3278&item=3737107287&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

I am very satisfied with it.

 

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There was the "Boosteroo" thing reviewed somewhere and it got a
thumbs-up baed upon its price. Here is a link to one vendor.
http/www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/electronic/3399/ . I have never heard
one and I don't know anything about the vender linked-to here, so I
can't speak for it or the vendor. It does seem to fit your budget and
need.
-Bill
www.uptownaudio.com
Roanoke VA
(540) 343-1250

"vishalsisodiya" <v_sisodiya@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Where can I buy a new headphone amp for my grados SR-80's powered by
> my ipod? I don't have much money to spend, I am a student, nor do I
> have the time to build a CMOY or similar amp. Is the best place for
> myself to look ebay? anyopne know of any websites or individuals
that
> can help me out?
>
> thanks

 

[Scott]

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vishalsisodiya wrote:
> Where can I buy a new headphone amp for my grados SR-80's powered by
> my ipod? I don't have much money to spend, I am a student, nor do I
> have the time to build a CMOY or similar amp. Is the best place for
> myself to look ebay? anyopne know of any websites or individuals that
> can help me out?
>
> thanks

Try www.head-fi.org and go to the For Sale/Trade forums

 

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On 7/17/04 10:42 PM, in article OslKc.107269$IQ4.49061@attbi_s02, "chung"
<chunglau@covad.net> wrote:

> vishalsisodiya wrote:
>
>> Where can I buy a new headphone amp for my grados SR-80's powered by
>> my ipod? I don't have much money to spend, I am a student, nor do I
>> have the time to build a CMOY or similar amp. Is the best place for
>> myself to look ebay? anyopne know of any websites or individuals that
>> can help me out?
>>
>> thanks
>
> If you want something portable, Radio Shack sells a headphone amp for
> about $20. No volume control, but can drive 3 sets of phones. Works off
> AA batteries.
>
> If you can use AC, then you'll find amps/distribution amps used by
> musicians/pros pretty cheap. I bought a Rolls headphone distribution amp
> for about $50 from an online store. It's very similar to this one:
>
> http/cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=3278&item=3737107287&rd
> =1&ssPageName=WDVW
>
> I am very satisfied with it.
>

There is a very informative website (they do their own headphone amps, so
beware) on the web. Website: headroom.headphone.com

Your iPod should be able to drive your Grado's with sufficient power - what
is the motivation for the change?