I got some Sennheiser HD280's.

[NuclearFusi0n]

www.head-fi.org

register there, and PM the user "JMT" asking him to build you a CMOY amp. Tell him your source, your headphones, everything. He should respond with a quote. If you want, just check out the forums there, and you will find lots of people willing to build you a cheap CMOY or lowend META42 for cheap.

 

[NuclearFusi0n]

oh, and CMOY/META42/CHA47/etc all are just different amplifier designs. The CMOY is the "beginners" amp, while the META42 is a very popular amp, and depending on the options you choose, can run anywhere from $70 or 80 to $300+

 

[NuclearFusi0n]

 

[MrCraphead]

So, I take it the only way to get an amp cheaper than $100 is to have someone build it for me? :frown:

 

[NuclearFusi0n]

There's nothing really wrong with having somebody build it for you. THese guys are professionals, and have probably built more amps than you can imagine. 😛 Check out these amps tangent, the "T" in META42 built: http://www.tangentsoft.net/audio/amp-quote/index.html
Aren't those sexy? 🙂 The last two amps at the bottom are CMOYs. 😀

 

[MrCraphead]

Haha, nice stuff indeed. I'll have to email him about making me a decent amp. Are they all powered on battery or adapter? Or can you choose...

 

[NuclearFusi0n]

Originally posted by: MrCraphead
Haha, nice stuff indeed. I'll have to email him about making me a decent amp. Are they all powered on battery or adapter? Or can you choose...

You can choose.