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08-11-2008, 07:24 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Kolkata, India
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Which is the best Amp for a Sennheiser HD650?
I got a Sennheiser HD650 so I want to know which is the best Amp for it
my source is a Auzentech X-Plosion modded with National Semiconductor LM4562NA-ND opamps
my needs are movies, games, hip hop, pop, blues, trance, romantic, electronic, instrumental & a little bit of rock
my budget is $500 (including shipping to India)
Last edited by Udit; 08-11-2008 at 07:28 AM.
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08-11-2008, 07:27 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: San Jose, Ca
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i have the same questions too. Over few days of doing research, i come up with Darkvoice 332 and Little Dot IV SE. They are both under 400 so fit perfectly with my wallet.
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08-11-2008, 07:30 AM
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100+ Head-Fi'er
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Join Date: Apr 2008
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have the same question... apparently tube amps are best for the 650's...dunno
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08-11-2008, 12:50 PM
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Headphoneus Supremus
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Dallas, TX / St. Louis, MO
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Here Ya Go...
This is as far as you need to look.
Darkvoice just released 332
You will be amazed!
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Amps: WooAudio 6 SE Maxed - Aphex 204 Aural Exciter (to remove HD650 veil) - Shellbrook Maxi Moy Portable - Grant Fidelity B-283 Tube Buffer -- Sold: Singlepower Extreme (tried, but canceled order) - Darkvoice 332 w Svetlana 6S19P-EV & Tung Sol 5654 tubes (superb) - Musical Fidelity X-CANv8 - Musical Fidelity XCAN v3 (with PinkFloyd Mods) - Musical Fidelity X10 v3 Tube Buffer with XPSU v3 - Graham Slee Solo 2007 - WooAudio 3 - Grado RA-1 - Shellbrook Audio Lab Hybrid Head (Millet Hybrid) - Core Audio Tube Buffer - Meier Audio Move.
Phones: Senn HD580 (new version modded & de-veiled) w RAL Senn Cryo-Silver cable - Grado RS-1 - ATH AD2000 - Denon AH D5000 w Markl Mods -- Sold: Bose Tri-Port ("the beginning”) - Senn HD280 Pro - Senn HD600 x2 (old versions) & HD650 x2 (old and new versions) w Cardas, Zu Mobius, Headphile Senn v2 Blacksilver cables - Grado SR125 - Grado SR225 - Grado SR325i - Grado GS-1000.
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08-11-2008, 01:53 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2006
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The 332 and the HD650s are the a match made in heaven. 
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08-11-2008, 06:30 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2006
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Following amps are good pairs for HD650
RSA Raptor
PPA
Dynahi
I own none of the above but I have heard Raptor and Dynahi with 650. PPA is being repeatedly suggested by many people here. Currently I'm using Gilmore Lite, which is also very good. If I have more budget, I would certainly go with one of the above three amps.
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08-11-2008, 06:38 PM
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Headphoneus Supremus
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Norway
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Agree on the Darkvoice 332. With the right tubes, it has been really, really good with the HD650's.
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08-11-2008, 08:21 PM
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100+ Head-Fi'er
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Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Pasadena, CA
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I have a Graham Slee Solo for my HD650s and it's amazing. Supposedly that's that amp Sennheiser uses to demo those headphones.
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08-11-2008, 08:30 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: South Florida
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for 500 bucks, look into the gilmore lite, any of the little dot amps, darkvoice seems to have a good following as well. however, be warned, while money may not directly correlated to quality...a 500 dollar amp will not push the 650s to their full capabilities. my first setup was the prelude feeding the little dot mk v with the 650s. sounded excellent for the price. but again, it would be extremely hard to find the "best" amp for the 650s for less than 500 dollars. good luck.
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08-11-2008, 09:11 PM
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: Reno, Nevada
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If you want to push the 650s over the top get a balanced amp. You won't regret it. 
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08-11-2008, 09:49 PM
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500+ Head-Fi'er
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: South Florida
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no balanced amps for less than 500 bucks 
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08-11-2008, 09:58 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: New Jersey, USA
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i would go for either gilmore lite or littledot mk5
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08-11-2008, 11:27 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: NY/TX
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the earmax pro has great synergy with the 650's as well...i used one goes for about 400-600 clams
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08-12-2008, 01:52 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Philadelphia, PA USA
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The Purity Audio KICAS Caliente LOVES the HD650 and drives them beautifully across all genres, IMO.
It's worth a look at:
Purity Audio
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08-12-2008, 06:27 AM
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: Vista, CA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by crappyjones123
my first setup was the prelude feeding the little dot mk v with the 650s. sounded excellent for the price.
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Hey crappyjones123. I was thinking about getting the HD 650 or maybe the HD 600 to be driven by my prelude feeding the little dot MK V. Just wondering what your current setup is if different than above? And if it is different, why you decided to change it? I like the sound of my D2000's, but curiosity is about to kill my wallet I do believe. Sorry about the hijack Udit.
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