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Looking for a high-end amp/hybrid amp/DAC for the AKG K702's.

post #1 of 4
3/5/11 at 8:26pm
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I am an analytical listener and like a nice neutral sound that recreates the origial recording as faithful and accurate as possible. I don't like too much bright or lush colouring of the music. Is it worth getting an individual amp and DAC converter or hybrid amp with a built in DAC converter or even a preamp?

My budget is $1500.

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post #2 of 4
3/6/11 at 12:25am
PS Audio GCHA sounds pretty good with K702
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post #3 of 4
3/6/11 at 5:44am

When i owned my 701 I used the Matrix M Stage with great resluts. I owned the Matrix and the PS audio GCHA and much preferred the overachieiving Matrix M Stage a great amp and for 270.00 delivered I recommend it over any other amp up till 700.00 and then the Concerto stil IMO is the best SS amp I have heard to date.

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3/7/11 at 8:02pm

Check out the Burson HA-160 D with DAC. Excellent reviews and pairs perfectly with 702. I'm using the HA-160 w/o DAC as I use CD's as my source and do not need an outboard DAC. You might also consider the new Schiit Lyr hybrid tube amp, selling for $450 direct from Schiit. Owner Jason Stoddard claims the Lyr lifts his K701's to a level which competes with the finest headphones produced today. Check out the Lyr thread here on head-fi. 


Edited by macbob713 - 3/7/11 at 8:03pm
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