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| Headphone Amps (full-size) Discussion of desktop headphone amps. |
10-26-2007, 03:54 AM
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Would getting a cmoy amp be a worthwhile addition for me?
I am going to use 595 HDs on my computer with a Chaintech-AV 710 soundcard. Would getting a cmoy amp off ebay give me a noticeably better sound/juice? I will be using them for music only. I have read that to use the high quality output of my soundcard an amp would help, but I have also read it wouldn't make much difference, so I am a bit confused.
Cheap amp is better than no amp or would it not be worth it in this case?
thanks!
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10-26-2007, 03:22 PM
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10-27-2007, 01:53 AM
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I dont think a cheap amp would make alot of difference with easy to drive headphones. Ive never owned those though.
If it has a different sound and balances something you wanna change on the av710,then maybe.
Id get a much better amp. Ya got good phones, save for an amp/dac combo maybe,,or a home amp.
Search threads on 580s and see what people use.
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10-27-2007, 05:59 AM
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both the Cmoy and your sound card use opamps, and probably about the same grade (sound wise). So a Cmoy probably won't help much if at all.
You probably want an amp with more current capability to improve the SQ, such as a PPA.
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10-27-2007, 10:37 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AudioCats
both the Cmoy and your sound card use opamps, and probably about the same grade (sound wise). So a Cmoy probably won't help much if at all.
You probably want an amp with more current capability to improve the SQ, such as a PPA.
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Wait... I swear I remember reading somewhere that the AV-710 has only a line-out, w/no opamps 
I consider my cmoy worthwhile, and I'm using an AV 710 and easily driven headphones, sound improves noticeably.
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Vinyl&tuner: Kenwood KD-44R, Audio Technica MG200E cartridge>Realistic STA-65C receiver>Phones/Insignia NS-B2111
Portable: Sandisk Sansa Fuze>Phones
Koss KSC75 headset,Marshmallows,AKG K81DJ,MB Quart QP-15,Alessandro MS-1 (w/FLATS),Philips SHP9000
http://chintabo.blogspot.com/
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10-27-2007, 06:16 PM
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I've read so many diverging opinions on the 595s and amps. I'm not too sure what to think. 
Aside from a cmoy what would be an appropriate amp for home use? I wouldn't want to spend more than 120 or so on one. Would a bass booster cmoy fit the 595s better than a normal cmoy? I have read that the bass on them doesn't punch enough.
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10-27-2007, 06:43 PM
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after reading some more about amps and the 595s, I think I will aim to have this setup, eventually
Source: Beresford TC-7510 MKIII
amp: Little Dot MK III
Headphones: HD595
I'll probably start with the amp.
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10-28-2007, 01:36 PM
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WOW, that's a lot more than what you were originally aiming for lol. For my tight budget, I <3 my cmoy/AV-710/MS-1.
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10-28-2007, 04:11 PM
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yea I know.. stupid forum is already costing me money I ordered the amp but i'll hold off on the DAC for a while. The AV710 is a decent source, for a computer anyway.
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