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post #1 of 6
9/21/11 at 4:37pm
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I have 2 questions since I'm relatively new to amps, these are:

 

1. Do I need a seperate power supply for my amp (as they're quite expensive) or should I just use the AC adaptor or whatnot which most likely comes with any amp?

 

2. Which is the best amp for use with an AKG K 701? My price range is ~400 USD

 

From what I've heard the amps I put in the title are quite good, especially the Canamp. There's this one solid state amp which needs a power supply I believe and it uses something else instead of opamps. Also it's about 400 USD and is silver, any idea what I'm talking about?

 

Edit: Would this power supply do? http://www.heedaudio.hu/en/products/modular-line/q-psu


Edited by supertron421 - 9/21/11 at 6:11pm
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post #2 of 6
9/22/11 at 12:38pm
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bump

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post #3 of 6
9/23/11 at 2:41pm
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Edit + bump: just realized getting a balanced amp would be irrelevant without balanced cans lol.

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post #4 of 6
9/23/11 at 8:36pm
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desperate bump.

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post #5 of 6
9/24/11 at 4:56pm

First, you have to decide if you want to go single ended or balanced. With the latter, you'll have to recable your K701.

The first reviews of the Quattro seem to indicate a similar sound signature as the M-Stage.

I haven't heard the Canamp but many reviews put it in the same category as the M-Stage.

The M-Stage being cheaper, it seems to be the way to go.

However, I have listened at length the M-Stage with K702 (same as K701) and it's a good pairing but with a little grain.

I've also tried all the Schiit Audio amps and the Asgard is more refined but somewhat flat with the K702.

The Valhalla is OK but the Audio Taylor Jade is better for the same price.

However, I was really impressed by the Lyr which is able to awake the bottom end of the K702 and sound really sweet.

For me that's your best bet given your budget.

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post #6 of 6
9/24/11 at 6:19pm
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Do you recommend I change the tubes on the Lyr?

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