[nm nix]

hi i just purchased the senn 600s
and they are quite nice headphones
but the headphone jack i have cant drive them at all
im running them through the klipsch 5.1 headphone output
well all i was looking for is some good amp recomendations for these
any suggestions would be much appreciated
oh and some nice mini - rca interconnects to go along with it
thanks once again

p.s. is it better to build an amp?

 

[JMT]

There are many factors that would dictate a recommendation, mainly your budget. The short list:

1. ASL MG Head OTL - Tube amp, around $300.00
2. Multi-loop/META 42 - Solid state DIY, price varies depending on whether you build it yourself or commission a builder and how the amp is configured.
3. HeadRoom Max - Solid State, $1,500+
4. ASL TwinHead Mk. II - Tubes, around $1,500+
5. HeadRoom Maxed Out Home - Solid state, $1,000+
6. Meier Audio HA-1 - Solid state, around $380
7. Meier Audio HA-2 - Solid state, around $670
8. Meier Audio Pre-Head - Solid state, around $985

You might want to check out the amp guide at the top of the page for some other ideas.

 

[JaZZ]

Brocksieper Earmax Pro. IMO one of the best matches available.

 

[nm nix]

im looking for around a sub 300 dollar amp
i was considering an obh 11
or teh xcan v2
the diy amp how much would that cost i really dont know about config.
any help would be appreciated

do you have a link to the brocksieper

 

[andrzejpw]

Around $300 you're either looking at the Meta42 DIY amp(easily under that, probably closer to $200, depending on how you configure it), or the MG Head. Both are wonderful amps. My Meta gives super extended highs and gobs of soundstage and detail. My MG Head gives luscious midrange. Oh, and with the MG head I have the option of tube rolling to give me a customized sound(get here faster, new tubes

)

 

[lextek]

At the $300 range the onlt choice is the MG Head. It is a great match with the Sens. Talk about bang for the buck.

Always keep your eye out for a Melos some deals can be found, not mine!

 

[nm nix]

what would be better an mg head amp or the meta diy ?
with the senns
and do you have any links?

 

[lextek]

THe RKV by Audiovalve is awesome with the HD. But it retails for around $900. The Melos can be found in the $400-500 range used.

 

[nm nix]

im quite new to the amp scene
could you give me a model number for melos?
and the mg head amp i went to headroom
and they dont sell it because of unreliability
any feedback on that? i mean im just using it with my computer
so would i have to worry?

 

[lextek]

Quote:

Originally posted by nm nix im quite new to the amp scene could you give me a model number for melos? and the mg head amp i went to headroom and they dont sell it because of unreliability any feedback on that? i mean im just using it with my computer so would i have to worry?

I've owned a "few" MG heads and never had any realibility problems. Try www.upscaleaudio.com Kevin is great to deal with. As far as Melos. They don't make them anymore. The basic is the preamp SHA-1 and there are different variations up to the Maestro Gold version. All great.
There is a ne version of the MG out with a seperate power supply.

 

[nm nix]

thanks for the reply as for teh mg head
what do you mean by ne powersupply?
so i call them and ask for kevin?

 

[lextek]

The latest version has a seperate power supply. Kevin Deal runs Upscale Audio. I would call him if you wanted one of these amps.

 

[nm nix]

ok
i think ill do that
he is in my area too
so i might take my senns wit me and go listen
thanks for your help

 

[Gallaine]

I think the earlier production runs of the MG Head did have some problems. I'm not sure if anyone has experienced problems with the newer MG Head OTL; I haven't and in fact, have been thoroughly pleased with both the quality and the performance. Though I haven't really compared this amp to many others, with the Senn. HD580/MG Head pairing I don't feel the need to. Then again I like the laid back presentation which a few others have complained about.

A few months ago I bought some tubes from Kevin at Upscale Audio. He is great to deal with but I would recommend calling him as he isn't all that prompt in responding to emails.

 

[nm nix]

will do
whats this rkv someone was speaking about
it looks nice
but what would be better the mg head or the rkv?
keep in mind this is coming out of a computer with an audigy (dont hate me)
but i will be upgrading in the future as soon as i start getting a steady cash flow in