Naim headline amp with Denon AH-D2000/D5000? - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

rmask · 05-08-2008, 06:58 AM

Hi everyone,

I'm planing to purchase Denon AH-D2000 (most likely) or D5000
Anyone tried those with NAIM headline amp (as i do have one)?

My sources: 1) Denon 3930 dvd player; 2) upgraded Auzen X-Meridian sound card

Thanks

tev · 05-09-2008, 01:09 AM

I have not heard the naim headline, but I really like the slightly warm toned PRATy sound that most naim gear has. I'm very familiar with the D5k's and my hunch is that it should be a good match. However, I seem to remember hearing that earlier headlines were made with high impedance phones in mind and that later productions were revised to suit lower impedance phones like the Denons. I could be wrong.

Gradofan2 · 05-09-2008, 01:13 AM

Originally Posted by tev

...and that later productions were revised to suit lower impedance phones like the Denons...

And... that is a critical factor... to make certain the amp has a low enough impedance and great enough current to mate well with the low impedance Denons.

greggf · 05-09-2008, 01:19 AM

Is it a Headline or Headline2? If the 2, I had one. I'm sure it will drive almost anything.

sghound · 05-09-2008, 04:18 AM

rmask,

headline2 will make a perfect match with the denons, i've just tested the combo last week with a meridian cdp. your denon 3930 will make a better source, the new meridians are overhyped.

u will have a wonderful combo, trust me.

rmask · 05-09-2008, 10:46 AM

I have headline 2 rca version with i-supply (brick) psu.

greggf · 05-09-2008, 01:03 PM

That's what I had. Plenty powerful for AKG701, DT770Pro80, & a host of Senns.

rmask · 05-12-2008, 05:26 AM

thanks for your input

Still waiting for denons.

I've also purchased CA Azur 840C (mostly to replace PC soundcard)

skatanik · 05-12-2008, 08:39 AM

That should certainly sound great!