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What AMP for Beyerdynamic DT880 250ohm '05?

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Hi everyone!

 

I'm looking for an AMP that has good synergy with the DT880 250ohm '05.

I've been looking at Nuforce Icon HDP, because I like that its 3 in 1 (DAC, preamp and headphone amp), but I'm afraid that it has too bright signature that doesn't fit the bright signature on the DT880. I've hadn't had the opportunity to test the two together.

 

Does anyone have any advice?

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Anybody heard DT880 250ohm with the Nuforce Icon HDP?

post #3 of 12

I´d go for tubes (Little Dot for example) to tame the treble. I used to have a Icon HDP and just today sold my DT 880. The HDP definately leans towards the aggressive bright side, not a good match with the 880 if you ask me.,

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Anybody heard DT880 250ohm with the Nuforce Icon HDP?


No, but IMO the DT880 250 ohm works very, very well with the Meier Opera.
 

post #5 of 12
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Thank you guys!

 

So maybe a tube amp or a Meier then.

I've heard good things about the Little Dot, Darkvoice and the WOO amps. Which is the one to prefer with the DT880?

 

post #6 of 12
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Bump

post #7 of 12

Please don't group LD/DV with Woo.

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Please don't group LD/DV with Woo.

 

A lame reply i must say. I simply ask which amp is the better match for the DT880, and in that regard price is not always the answer.

I am a noob in the audiophile world so I might seem naive, but please, say something constructive.
 

post #9 of 12

Travagan's Red is also a great little amp.  Simple, cheap, and sounds great with the 880.  I am sorry I sold mine. 
 

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Originally Posted by atothex View Post

Please don't group LD/DV with Woo.

 

A lame reply i must say. I simply ask which amp is the better match for the DT880, and in that regard price is not always the answer.

I am a noob in the audiophile world so I might seem naive, but please, say something constructive.
 


I really should curse you out for being so goddamn lazy, but I'm feeling generous today. Check out the Woo OTL amps in your price range.

 

Then check this out:

http://www.head-fi.org/search.php?advanced=1&search=dt880&titleonly=1&byuser=&output=all&containingforum[]=5&replycompare=gt&numupdates=0&sdate=0&newer=1&sort=relevance&order=descending&Search=SEARCH

post #11 of 12

I know this is the full size thread, but any thoughts on pairing with an RSA SR-71A (Blackbird?).  Thanks

post #12 of 12
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Originally Posted by gaffagul View Post



Quote:
Originally Posted by atothex View Post

Please don't group LD/DV with Woo.

 

A lame reply i must say. I simply ask which amp is the better match for the DT880, and in that regard price is not always the answer.

I am a noob in the audiophile world so I might seem naive, but please, say something constructive.
 


I really should curse you out for being so goddamn lazy, but I'm feeling generous today. Check out the Woo OTL amps in your price range.

 

Then check this out:

http://www.head-fi.org/search.php?advanced=1&search=dt880&titleonly=1&byuser=&output=all&containingforum[]=5&replycompare=gt&numupdates=0&sdate=0&newer=1&sort=relevance&order=descending&Search=SEARCH



It's not laziness, it's more of a navigation problem I guess. I'm not a forum guy, this is actaully the first time I seriously enter a forum.

Thank you for your generosity though.

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