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Sub $1K Amp for SA5000

post #1 of 3
12/30/09 at 9:40pm
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So I did some searching on the forum on the subject, but it seems the jury is still out on what is the preferred amp for these fabulous headphones. Currently, I run them through an Audio-GD Compass, which I am fairly satisfied with, but alas I am urging for more. I am fairly settled on the Stello DA100 for the DAC, but I can be swayed otherwise. In the amp department I want something that maximizes this headphones' speed, decay, bass resonance, and visceral impact.

Here is what I have been considering:
Headamp GS-1
Woo Audio 2
ALO Amphora

Also, I would like the amp to have a preamp function.

Thanks for the help.
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post #2 of 3
12/31/09 at 9:18am
Possibly a good indicator is that I've always hated SA5000's (in stock condition) with all my gears EXCEPT my recent rig:

Zhaolu 2.5A with Zapfilter
Audio-gd C2C
Audioquest King Cobra XLR in between them

No more signs of excessive and harsh treble but incredibly clear sound and bass is nothing I've heard before. Now I can say these cans have bass.

If I wouldn't have bought Grado HF-2 I had probably bought my old SA5000's back and then recable them.
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post #3 of 3
12/31/09 at 2:41pm
Audio-GD C2C.

With their DAC19MK3 it is a very neutral rig, so great for SA5000s.
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