Hey guys, I'm about to buy the HD 800 and I'm looking for an amp in the 500$ price range. 
I've heard the HD800 has a somewhat brighter treble and can be rather fatiguing on the ears, I'm looking for an amp to thin it out  abit, though I appreciate the treble and I love brightness but too much can be fatiguing for me.
 
I'm looking for a decent amp either SS or a tube amp if necessary what would you guys recommend me and are 500$ enough to amp the H D800 to an awesome listening experience?
 
I'd like not to spend too much for an right now since I've spent enough this month and I don't mind upgrading amps as I move along.
 
Thank you very much in advance.
 
 
 
 

If you can save up a little more, and get the HA-160 it would be nice. Its a detailed amp, with powerful bass, smooth midrange and clear highs. 

See if you can find a M^3, build one or commission one. Great amp and much better than any tubed amp at that price.

Hmm, should I skip the HD800 If I can't afford a 2000$ amp at the moment?
It's just that I can't skip it for the price I'm getting it for..
 
I'm afraid I might get disappointed with a the 600$ amps, or m I mistaken here?
 
My main genres are jazz, acoustic, classical these are what I enjoy the most and that's what I'm looking for with the HD800.
How does the Burson compare to the M3?
I'm really enjoying treble rather than bass, as I figured it out by now but I'm afraid it might be too bright with a lesser amp than what's recommended with the HD800.
 

It depends on the weakest link in your rig. What's your source? A computer with DAC? If so, which DAC do you have?

My dac is Focusrite saffire 24DSP

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How does the Burson compare to the M3?
I'm really enjoying treble rather than bass, as I figured it out by now but I'm afraid it might be too bright with a lesser amp than what's recommended with the HD800.

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I can say that the HD800's really shine when paired with the Burson. You can do a search on the forum..there are different users with a similar setup (HA-160 + HD800's) they wrote well detailed reviews of the sonic quality of this match. 

Thanks, I was thinking about the Auditor aswell... 
Do you know they match?
I know the Audtor is very neutral and revealing and really has a nice soundstage, clarity and detail..
and I heard it goes extremely well with the HD 800