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post #16 of 24
1/17/09 at 8:08pm
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DefectiveAudioComponent: Thanks. Do you think you could comment on how they sound good?

Sachu: Thank you. That is very good to hear. Can you also maybe add how they both sound with the amp?
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post #17 of 24
1/20/09 at 6:00pm
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So which amp should I buy? The main amps I am thinking of now are the Woo WA3, CKKIII, Darkvoice 336, 3322, or the Musical Fidelity XCAN V3 or the V2. Also which one or ones would be better than my ASL mg-head mkIII the most. Again I will mainly be using a pair of Sennheiser HD580s but will also be using AKG K701s.

Also, I for got to mention. DefectiveAudioComponent, the reason I called the HD580 thin is because the sounded so only out of my Heed Canamp. Otherwise, out of my ASL they do not sound thin at all.
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post #18 of 24
1/20/09 at 6:18pm
Hello, I don't want to hijack this thread, but what would be the best *budget* amp for the HD580?

By Budget I mean < $300. Or "bank for your buck" at any low price point.

I am guessing the Little Dot MK III? ($250 shipped)

I can get the Darkvoice 336SE for $350 shipped, is it $100 better than the Little Dot?
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post #19 of 24
2/17/09 at 5:21pm
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Hey, sorry I have a lot of questions about this before I buy and that I am bumping a pretty old thread. Well, I did some research on the CKKIII and found that many prefer the M^3, correct me if i am wrong, and I am wondering if anybody knows how the M^3 compares to the ASL?

Thanks.
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post #20 of 24
2/17/09 at 11:16pm
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Originally Posted by mow_the_hawk View Post
So which amp should I buy? The main amps I am thinking of now are the Woo WA3, CKKIII, Darkvoice 336, 3322, or the Musical Fidelity XCAN V3 or the V2. Also which one or ones would be better than my ASL mg-head mkIII the most. Again I will mainly be using a pair of Sennheiser HD580s but will also be using AKG K701s.

Also, I for got to mention. DefectiveAudioComponent, the reason I called the HD580 thin is because the sounded so only out of my Heed Canamp. Otherwise, out of my ASL they do not sound thin at all.
Your HD580s will sound glorious out of a MF X-Can v3 or v2 for that matter. They are made for each other. Not too shabby with the K701s either... very under-rated amp in my opinion ...
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post #21 of 24
2/18/09 at 12:21am
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I was and still am considering that as an option but right now I am thinking about trying the SS side of things. It still is an option, but I just wanted to see how a SS amp would stack up. I am also pretty sold on the m^3 as my SS option with a lot of research.
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post #22 of 24
2/18/09 at 10:37am
As you are most likely aware the MFs are hybrids - best of both ss and tube sound...

I'm sure the M3 will do nicely!
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post #23 of 24
2/18/09 at 10:52am
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Originally Posted by jpstereo View Post
As you are most likely aware the MFs are hybrids - best of both ss and tube sound...

I'm sure the M3 will do nicely!
Oh yeah, thanks. I forgot they are hybrids.
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post #24 of 24
1/12/12 at 7:44pm
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Originally Posted by GuruSY View Post

Hello, I don't want to hijack this thread, but what would be the best *budget* amp for the HD580?

By Budget I mean < $300. Or "bank for your buck" at any low price point.

I am guessing the Little Dot MK III? ($250 shipped)

I can get the Darkvoice 336SE for $350 shipped, is it $100 better than the Little Dot?

 

ARISE RODIMUS PRIME!!!!

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMCN2eudD2E

 

 

That's pretty much how I felt the first time I heard my 580's on the Little Dot MK III. Just so much better than my $200ish MisterX built PIMETA. I finally understood the "veil" folks talk about w/ the Senns. I'm just wondering how much better the MK IV SE would sound. Would it be as big a jump? Also, given how I feel about the PIMETA vs LIttle Dot, I should probably stick w/ tubes, no? Also, is there another option that might be better?

 

Thanks!!!!!

 

EDIT: FWIW, I listen to trance, pop, rock, classical mostly. Currently listening to Florence + the machine, but I've got Britney, Tom Petty, Vanessa Mae, Daft Punk, Dave Matthews Band, Infected Mushroom, Johnny Cash, Oakenfold, Van Buuren, Onerepublic, and Lifehouse on here too. :D


Edited by Jodiuh - 1/12/12 at 7:50pm
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