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Need an amp for HD650S

post #1 of 12
11/28/11 at 2:09am
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Hey guys
I have the HD650 but no amp
What should I get?
I've been recommended the Violectric V100, and am also considering the graham slee solo
Solid state if possible is preferable
Max $700, but $600 or under is best
Edited by OwlAndTanager - 11/28/11 at 2:12am
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post #2 of 12
11/29/11 at 6:44am
Meier Prehead mkII SE, Headroom Ultra Micro amp.
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post #3 of 12
11/30/11 at 10:42am

I can see the Ads of the 160Ds amp/dac. Which is priced around $800. 

 

Looks cool but A bit over your budget. 

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post #4 of 12
11/30/11 at 9:44pm

I have 650 as well
just listening with my nfb12 dac now,
after I try my friend's dacmini,
I think i really need a better amp,
will schiit lyr be a good choice?

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post #5 of 12
12/1/11 at 5:07am

burson 160DS or the audiogd nfb10SE would be my top list. I compared the burson and an NFB10ES (earlier model of the SE) and I must say they both have very different characters, but are about equal in preference for me atm.

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post #6 of 12
12/1/11 at 1:00pm
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Originally Posted by Zeddley View Post

burson 160DS or the audiogd nfb10SE would be my top list. 


X2

With the 160Ds you get a nice amp/dac for the price. Details and dynamics are good. 

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post #7 of 12
1/21/12 at 12:42pm
I would go with a headroom amplifier (ultra desktop or balanced desktop)
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post #8 of 12
1/21/12 at 2:03pm

Bottlehead Crack with the Speedball is one of the best amps for the 650's and it don't cost that much.

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post #9 of 12
1/21/12 at 3:03pm
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Originally Posted by fabio-fi View Post


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With the 160Ds you get a nice amp/dac for the price. Details and dynamics are good. 



love this solution

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post #10 of 12
1/21/12 at 4:53pm

These threads always have ten posts with ten different suggestions. Even a forum dedicated to these questions can hardly point out a clear winner.

 

Sound is subjective, so you might have to try a few things. I use the Nufore HDP with my 650's and love it.

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post #11 of 12
1/21/12 at 8:07pm
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Originally Posted by Todd R View Post

Bottlehead Crack with the Speedball is one of the best amps for the 650's and it don't cost that much.



+1, the Crack is an awesome amp.  Played well with Beyer 990 600ohm but really shines with the 650.  With Crack 650 sounds overall better than 990 only losing in the bass dept. 

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post #12 of 12
1/21/12 at 8:40pm

Bottlehead Crack for tube,

 

If you are into DIY, a desktop version of the Objective 2 and the Vioelectric amps are great choices.


Edited by firev1 - 1/21/12 at 8:43pm
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