[kartik]

Having used the SR-325 with a tube headamp, I've found my best results w.r.t the low end is using an honest-to-God power amps speaker (not headphone !) output. The amp in question is the Unico Teatro amp. In case you want to know how, I did post a review of this combination on the cable.... forum a couple of days back. Take a look at the review and see if you find anything you're looking for.

 

[hybridamp]

I had looked at those, only problem is I need the "compact" size of the Hammond case that the PPA is most commonly built in. This is about all I have room for on my desk...

It is always an option though.

 

[Franchot]

Hybridamp,

I've been lurking on this board for a while now and decided to register and join the fun. (The information and opinions on this board have been invaluble in helping me to make my purchases. Thanks everyone.

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Over the past week I bought a pair of Beyerdynamic 770DT Pros 80 ohms at my local Guitar Center. I've used them with my Rio Karma and my receiver and I'm still breaking in, but I don't think you'll be disappointed with their level of bass. (Actually, overall they're sounding very nice (to me) at this stage of the break in.)

If you have any questions that I can answer about them for you, let me know.

 

[hybridamp]

I really wish now that I would have went with the 80ohm version, instead of the 250ohm non-pro version, but hopefully the PPA amp, I am currently having built, will drive them ok.

And I ordered my DT-770 non-pro versions from Meier-Audio yesterday, already sent the paypal payment to Alex.

Should ship out today.

Thanks again guys!

 

[harkamus]

Quote:

Originally posted by hybridamp I really wish now that I would have went with the 80ohm version, instead of the 250ohm non-pro version, but hopefully the PPA amp, I am currently having built, will drive them ok. And I ordered my DT-770 non-pro versions from Meier-Audio yesterday, already sent the paypal payment to Alex. Should ship out today. Thanks again guys!

The PPA is plenty powerful to drive the DT 770 - 250 ohm. You don't need more than a PPA.

As for the other guy with the DT 770 - 80 ohms. I really do not think you are offering enough juice to properly drive those DT 770s. Even the DT 770 - 80 ohm(while easier to drive than the 250) is still not easy to drive.

 

[hybridamp]

I do have to agree with that.

My Grado SR-325s @ 30 somethin ohms, sound like pewp without my lil PIMETA Amp.

 

[hybridamp]

Jan e-mailed me today, my DT-770s are in the mail, said it would take 2 weeks for delivery. OH THE AGONY!

LOL

Review will be posted as soon as they arrive...

 

[harkamus]

Quote:

Originally posted by hybridamp Jan e-mailed me today, my DT-770s are in the mail, said it would take 2 weeks for delivery. OH THE AGONY! LOL Review will be posted as soon as they arrive...

Believe me...I know the agony. I know it even worse than you. First of all, when I ordered my DT 770 non/pro from Doc Meier, he emailed me back saying they were backordered. Then, he gets a shipment in a few days later and it turns out they sent the wrong DT 770; they sent him a pro version. So my ordeal took longer than 2 weeks.

But, boy was it worth the wait!

 

[hybridamp]

lol

 

[hybridamp]

My DT-770s arrived today!

However, I am still working on getting a PPA, and I have already sold the PIMETA, so I can't try these things out for a few weeks...

Though I did try them on, LOL
They are about 10times more comfortable than the SR-325s were, and the adjustment range/tension on these non-pros are excellent!

Can't wait to actually get to hear them!