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Recommanded budget friendly amp(s) for Sennheiser 595

post #1 of 22
12/23/07 at 12:46pm
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I'm looking to get an amp to use with the sennheiser 595s and would like to know which ones are the best in the 100-200$ range


Sorry if this has already been posted however i searched back and forth but couldn't find what i was looking for
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post #2 of 22
12/23/07 at 12:48pm
try to find a used little dot II
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post #3 of 22
12/23/07 at 12:53pm
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Originally Posted by Shindengumi View Post
I'm looking to get an amp to use with the sennheiser 595s and would like to know which ones are the best in the 100-200$ range


Sorry if this has already been posted however i searched back and forth but couldn't find what i was looking for
It would also be nice to know what your source is? Thanks!
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post #4 of 22
12/23/07 at 12:53pm
Some that spring to mind;
- Little dot MKIII or MKII
- Darkvoice Figaro

I haven't heard any of these, just adding to the list ;P.
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post #5 of 22
12/23/07 at 1:02pm
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It would also be nice to know what your source is? Thanks!
PC for the most part for music and gaming

thanks
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post #6 of 22
12/23/07 at 1:08pm
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PC for the most part for music and gaming

thanks
Ok, does your PC have digital out, either Optical or Coaxial? This can help narrow down what options you have. Thanks!
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post #7 of 22
12/23/07 at 1:09pm
Try the G&W TW J1
G&W TW-J1

It looks like they only deliver to the EU. I've seen them on ebay for for less than $100

I have modified mine (Power reg diodes swapped for Hexfreds made the biggest difference), but even in standard format it is a very good H/phone amp.
I also have a Little dot II++ and prefer the J1 with my Senn HD650's.
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post #8 of 22
12/23/07 at 1:16pm
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Ok, does your PC have digital out, either Optical or Coaxial? This can help narrow down what options you have. Thanks!
yes it has coaxial digital out
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post #9 of 22
12/23/07 at 1:26pm
You might want to go for E-MU 0404 USB, and use it's internal amplifier. Source improvement at your point for HD595 is far more beneficial.
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post #10 of 22
12/23/07 at 1:37pm
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PC for the most part for music and gaming

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yes it has coaxial digital out
I know you started out looking for a headphone amp, and for a budget consideration, I would recommend either the LDII++ or the new LD MKII, which releases in a few weeks.

Another budget idea is a DAC/Headphone amp/Pre-amp unit like the Zero.

Here are a few links to check out those possiblities:

LDII++ Little Dot 2 PLUS PLUS II++ Headphone Amp Amplifier! - (eBay item 190185350288 end time Dec-29-07 18:10:26 PST)
LD MKII Viewing a thread - The Little Dot MK II Headphone Tube Amplifier/Pre-Amp
Zero DAC/Amp http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f5/rev...re-amp-269458/
Zero Sold by: ZERO 24/192 DAC D A CONVERTOR , HEAD FI AMP , BRAND NEW - (eBay item 230206044408 end time Dec-29-07 23:33:03 PST)

PM me if you need more information on any of these. Happy Holidays!!
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post #11 of 22
12/23/07 at 1:52pm
I also own a Sennheiser HD595 and my source is a computer. I'm thinking of getting an EMU 0404 USB because I'm using onboard sound and maybe later buy a Little Dot MKII.
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post #12 of 22
12/23/07 at 1:53pm
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Originally Posted by Penchum View Post
I know you started out looking for a headphone amp, and for a budget consideration, I would recommend either the LDII++ or the new LD MKII, which releases in a few weeks.

Another budget idea is a DAC/Headphone amp/Pre-amp unit like the Zero.

Here are a few links to check out those possiblities:

LDII++ Little Dot 2 PLUS PLUS II++ Headphone Amp Amplifier! - (eBay item 190185350288 end time Dec-29-07 18:10:26 PST)
LD MKII Viewing a thread - The Little Dot MK II Headphone Tube Amplifier/Pre-Amp
Zero DAC/Amp http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f5/rev...re-amp-269458/
Zero Sold by: ZERO 24/192 DAC D A CONVERTOR , HEAD FI AMP , BRAND NEW - (eBay item 230206044408 end time Dec-29-07 23:33:03 PST)

PM me if you need more information on any of these. Happy Holidays!!


Thanks a bunch for all the info I'll do some reach on the amps you recommanded and will pm you if i have any question.

Thanks again and happy holidays to you too
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post #13 of 22
12/23/07 at 6:36pm
I would also add to that list the Meier Arietta if you want something solid state, rather than a Little Dot. Although the warmth of the little dot does wonders for the 595s.
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post #14 of 22
12/26/07 at 6:15am
I'm looking for something similar to the OP. I want some more bass and more clarity, but I'm not sure if I want to get a tube amp or a dac/amp combo. I use a presonus firebox as an external soundcard (a recording device along the lines of a emu0404).
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post #15 of 22
12/26/07 at 8:17pm
bumb...me too...there are soo many of us out there new to the audophile world (well at least i am) looking for the right usb dac/amp for our hd595s.

If someone could rank amps for this can in categorizes of price (50-100) (100-150) (150-200)...i would be so gratefull
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