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Low profile desktop amp for LCD2

post #1 of 5
7/25/11 at 10:30am
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I intend to put the LCD2 in my office. Initially it will have the Algorhythm Solo and Stepdance regulated to 15V to drive it, but eventually I want a desktop amp. At the moment I am using the Leben 300XS to drive the LCD2 at home but it is too hard for me to part with it, as it also drives my eD10 and T5p, and more importantly my speakers. It also looks a bit flamboyant to be put in office. Can anyone suggest a low profile desktop amp? Which of the Redwine, the Grace 903 and the Phonitor sounds best with LCD2? Other suggestions welcome.
Edited by googleli - 7/25/11 at 10:31am
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post #2 of 5
7/25/11 at 10:57am

well i've not heard any of those amps, so i can only add 2 more to the list.

 

Burson HA-160D (265 mm x 250 mm x 80 mm) (not the smallest of amps but it is smaller than the Phonitor.)

 

or

 

Centrance DACmini (164 mm x 164 mm x 42 mm)

 

 

both are pretty popular with LCD-2 users.


Edited by Dreaming Of A Better ... - 7/25/11 at 10:59am
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post #3 of 5
7/25/11 at 11:01am

headfonia really liked the dacmini.

 

http://www.headfonia.com/centrance-dacmini-and-dacport/

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post #4 of 5
7/25/11 at 11:05am
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Which of the Redwine, the Grace 903 and the Phonitor sounds best with LCD2? Other suggestions welcome.


Well the Redwine Audeze Edition was made to go with the LCD-2s. Supposedly sounds great but It's also $4k.

 

From what I remember in the LCD-2 amp thread, Phonitor isn't a good pairing. Don't know about the Grace.

 

Probably best off with the DACmini. The synergy between the LCD-2 and it is great. Everyone who has that pairing loves it.

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post #5 of 5
7/26/11 at 12:51am

I'm using the Violectric V200.  It has a small footprint.

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