For anyone thinking of a headphone amp for the LCD-2 should seriously consider the Musical Paradise MP-401 mk2.  From my experience with my previous amps, nothing comes close to the sound of this amp.  Just the headphone section alone is worth the asking price.  But as a bonus, you get a...

I find the Mjolner to be to bright for my taste. I find myself not enjoying the music as much. Don't get me wrong, Mjolner has some impresive bass attack but overall, it just not music to my ear. The MP-401 mk2 amp produces 90% of the Mjolner's bass but has the wonderful tube mids and nice...

I had the WA6 and the Mjolner sold both cause I didn't the sound with my LCD-2 v.2.  You should definitely try the Musical Paradise MP-401 mk2.  This is a great sounding amp with the lcd-2.  Plenty of power with 2.88 watt  at 50ohm.  

DarrenLays,  it cost me $830 plus $150 for the shipping.  This amp is very well build and it sounds just amazing.  Been looking for tube amp that has the attributes of the WA6 and Mjolner combined and I found it in the MP-401 mk2.  With the Mjolner, the bass guitar sounds like a bass guitar but...

Just took delivery of the Musical Paradise Mp-401 mk2. I am very impressed with the headphone output of this tube integrated amp. This is a great pairing with the lcd-2. The MP-401 mk2 has smooth midrange of the Woo Audio wa6 and the slamming bass of the Mjolner. The sound stage is huge. My...

Just stumbled onto this thread. Had money set aside for a desktop amp for my LCD-2 but looks like it's not gonna happen. Will be getting an ear impression soon. I see V8 in my future.

Can someone offer their experience with the following 2 tube amps for my lcd-2 v.2. Little Dot mk6+ and Bottlehead S.E.X. 2.1 with C4S mod. I'm looking at going back to tube amp. Had the Mjolner but didn't like the sound. The sound is fatiguing after a while. I like the sound of Woo Audio WA6...

Thank you baronbeehive. I am leaning towards the LD. From what I understand the lcd-2 work best with amp that has a lot of power. I think the LD has plenty of that. I am looking for the smooth sound of tube (Woo Audio WA6) and the bass control and attack of the solid state such as the mjolner. I...

Need you guys help. My current headphone is lcd-2 v.2 and my previous amps include woo audio wa6 and schiit mjolner. Sold my woo and replaced it with mjolner. Didn't like the ss sound from the mjolner. Impressive at first, but tiring after awhile. Sold the mjolner and now looking to get into...

This is precisely what I am trying to express. The Oppo bdp-95/ Mjolnir/ lcd-2 v.2 combo is bringing the performer to close (in your face) for my liking. I didn't have this problem with Woo Audio WA6 in the chain. I am hoping that a different dac will tame this "forwardness".

Quote: Thanks for the reply Erukian.  Been reading the Gungnir threat and the consensus seem to be "forward" sounding dac.   I'm looking for something to tame the forwardness of the Mjolnir/LCD-2 combo.  

Need help with finding the right DAC for my Mjolnir and LCD-2 v.2.  Currently, I using my Oppo bdp-95 as the source running balanced to the Mjolnir.  I find the sound to be too forward for my liking.  I am looking for something to open up the sound stage and move the stage forward a little.  My...

Does the Hifi-M8 have line out?

Finally got an email from CEntrance and I am on the pre-order list. Looking forward to some more early impressions.

Does anyone here have recommendation for portable amp for the LCD-2 v.2?  Currently I'm using iBasso pb2 but looking for something that has more power, larger soundstage, and more transparent.  Basically, I am looking for an upgrade from my iBasso pb2.

Looking to upgrade my amp.  Currently, I have Woo Audio WA6 with v-caps driving my LCD-2 v.2.  Does anyone have experience with the Decware Taboo driving LCD-2?  How does it rank with other amps such as Bryston, Mjolner, and LF?

Quote:   Thanks redcat2.  How does the 6EM7 sound and compare to the 6EW7.  I have the 6EW7 but not a big fan of it.  Its to thin sounding. Has anyone tried the the 6EM7 and Sophia Princess with the LCD-2 v.2.  Would really like to hear your impressions.

Does anyone here have the 6EM7 and the adapters for sale?  Looking to try it with my WA6 and the LCD-2 v.2.  I understand that it will provide more output power.  I have the Sophia Princess and 6FD7.  Love this combo but lacking power for my LCD-2.  Would like to try the 6EM7 and the SP before...

Quote: Would love to hear your impression of the LCD-2 with the Mjolnir.

How can I save the current dynamic playlist?  Read the manual still nothing.  Saved the playlist, but where does it go? 

Quote: I see that you're selling the Balanced Beta22.  What's your impression of the Beta22 with the LCD-2 v.2?  I am also waiting for some reviews of the Mjolnir before committing.

Quote: What amp are you using in your setup?

Quote: That's an interesting statement.  What made you choose the DAC-2 over lets say the Odac, if dac chip doesn't contribute to the final sound.

Quote: How does the Oppo bdp-95 dac section compare to X-Cans or other dedicated dac?  Which dac would be an upgrade to the Oppo?

Quote: To me, the system I have is the best I've heard from LCD-2 v.2.  But there lies the problem.  I have a very limited exposure to other amps and dac.  Sonically, I would like to improve bass control, more detail, and bigger/open sound stage without sounding bright.  I like the...