[Zoom25]

I was wondering how the Little Dot MK VII would pair up with HE-500. The HE-500 needs approximately 1W at 32 ohms. Asgard provides 1.3W at 32ohms.
 
Here is what the little dot Mk VII provides -  Power Output : 2000 mW into 120 ohms, 800 mW into 300 ohms
 
This seems like Lyr territory. I was wondering if anybody had experience with Little Dot MK VII with HE-500 or other similar Hifiman's. Also any comparisons between the Schiit's and Little Dot for HE-500 would be helpful. Thanks 
 

 

[PurpleAngel]

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I was wondering how the Little Dot MK VII would pair up with HE-500. The HE-500 needs approximately 1W at 32 ohms. Asgard provides 1.3W at 32ohms.
 
Here is what the little dot Mk VII provides -  Power Output : 2000 mW into 120 ohms, 800 mW into 300 ohms
 
This seems like Lyr territory. I was wondering if anybody had experience with Little Dot MK VII with HE-500 or other similar Hifiman's. Also any comparisons between the Schiit's and Little Dot for HE-500 would be helpful. Thanks 
 

As the HE-500s are only 38-Ohms, I would "guess" a Little Dot MKVII is overkill.
Maybe a Little Dot 1+hybrid, as it's for low Ohm headphones, and is way cheaper then the MKVII.
 
What are you using for a DAC?

 

[Zoom25]

I might be able to get a MKVII for cheap, that's why I was asking in particular. For my source, I have a Fiio E10 and Marantz CD5004, and will get a balanced rig going in the near future.
 

 

[Zoom25]

I'm now actually interested in the Little Dot 1+ as well. Anybody have experience with the HE-500 with that combo or something similar? I read that the LD 1+ can do 800 mW at 32 ohms, however the HE-500 needs 1W at 32 ohms  
 

 

[PurpleAngel]

I just saw on another thread, someone said even the Little Dot MKII does not have enough power for the HE-500s.
So I'm guessing the Little DOT 1+ hybrid would not be enough.
Ask on these threads, better chance of getting a good advice on an amp.
 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/549413/hifiman-introduces-new-he-500-planar-magnetic-headphones
 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/605113/he-500-review-and-shoot-out