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Korg’s DIY headphone amp and overdrive pedal go on sale in February

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Korg officially introduced its line of DIY music gear under the Nu:Tekt name in September. Even before it announced the NTS-1 synth, the company had showed off two other devices: a headphone amp and an overdrive pedal. Now that pair is official, and...

V-Moda VAMP Case for iPhone Adds Audiophile Amp, Thickness to Your Phone

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If you’ve got money to burn and don’t mind making your iPhone quite a bit thicker, then check out the V-Moda VAMP Case for the iPhone 4/4S. The case converts digital sound to analog for a hi-fi listening experience. It’s also a headphone amp, which will allow you to use fancy headphones with your iPhone.

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The one thing that you learn when you buy hi-fi headphones is that you’ll need a headphone amp for the best sound. Audiophiles rejoice, because now you can take your favorite hi-fi cans on walkabout thanks to the VAMP case. It has a 150mW × 2 amplifier that bypasses the iPhone’s internal hardware to offer improved sound. There is a volume knob, a hi/lo gain switch as well as a toggle switch with an LED indicator for Pure or VQ listening mode. There’s even an optical audio output too.

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The aircraft-grade case offers 8 hours of continuous playback from its battery, which can also be used to power your iPhone when you’re running low on power. The VAMP is shipping now for a whopping $650 (USD). As ludicrous as it sounds, I wouldn’t mind listening to one with my Sennheiser HD800s, but then again, the iPhone 5 is just around the corner and if the rumors provide to be true, this case probably won’t fit on the new phone.

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V-Moda VAMP for the iPhone: an analog converter and headphone amp with a $650 pricetag

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VMODA VAMP for the iPhone an analog converter and extra battery power for a mere $650

If money really isn't an issue when it comes to your search for the finest sound possible from your iPhone, V-Moda has a new accessory for you to consider. The company has announced the VAMP: an iPhone 4 / 4S case that converts digital to analog for hi-fi listening. How does it work? Well, the kit uses a 150mW x 2 amplifier to bypass the smartphone's internals to offer the auditory elbow grease needed to adequately power that set of fancy headphones. For controls, you can expect a volume knob, hi / lo gain switch and toggle switch with LED indicator for either Pure or VQ listening mode. There's also an optical audio output for using your phone as a vehicle "for the purest and unparalleled audio listening experience," but you'll have to splurge for an extra cable to do so. In addition to the aforementioned conversion, the aircraft-grade metal add-on provides eight hours of playback from it's own battery -- which can be used as a backup for your Apple handset, should the need arise. Sound good so far? Well, the VAMP is now shipping and will set you back a whopping $650 with $50 of the asking price benefitting the InTheLoop Foundation. You know, if you happen to really love listening to Sigur Rós on the go and are obsessed with high fidelity playback.

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NuForce compresses a rechargeable speaker, USB DAC and headphone amp into a $119 Cube

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For better or worse, your options are plentiful when it comes to palm-sized speakers aimed at improving the audio of your gizmos. While many simply tout Bluetooth or USB connectivity, NuForce is hoping to shake things up a bit with its new Cube. This micro-speaker isn't wireless, but it's got the unique ability to also function as a headphone amp and USB DAC -- all in a footprint of 38.5 x 58.5 x 60.0mm (2.30 x 2.30 x 2.36 inches). Aside from giving you multiple ways to add more kick to your tunes, the Cube packs a rechargeable battery that'll last for up to eight hours. Sadly, however, it doesn't appear like you'll be able to daisy chain units together for a tiny stereo rig. On brighter notes, you'll have a choice of silver, red, blue or black, and an iPod Nano adapter is available to make it pretty much the smallest dock we've seen. It'll cost you a spendy $119 to get the Cube within your ears' vicinity, and you'll find more details in the press release below

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Sennheiser intros ritzy IE 800 headphones and HDVD 800 amp, your wallet screams

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You thought Sennheiser had already done enough to appease audiophiles this year at CES? Think again. The company has announced yet another new set of headphones with an amp to keep it warm at night, but the high-end wares come at a high-end price. The ceramic IE 800 buds (€599 or $787) offer a broad 5 - 46,000 Hz audio range in spite of their mere 7mm drivers, while stainless steel vents on the back supposedly "improve bass and airflow." If you need some extra juice and don't mind forking over the premium €1,499 ($1,973), the HDVD 800 headphone amp's shell is rocking anodized aluminum and a glass window for peering at the bantam circuitry within -- way over the top, but also, pretty amazing. It supports 24-bit 192kHz sources and is engineered for ideal synergy with Senn's HD 800, HD 700, HD 650 and HD 600. Both should hit the shelves by summer of this year.

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