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.