Bob_McBob
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I had been giving some thought to replacing my decently speced Millett with an M3, but after discussion "elsewhere" came to the conclusion that it would not be much of an upgrade (if any) for my system. The Millett builder describes it as ""tread (27v), vishay dale 1/4w resistors, wima film caps, nichicon upw electrlytic caps, buf634s, nobel black beauty pot (10k)". I also have DDBs that I have unfortunately never heard with it because they were destroyed in shipping (currently being repaired). I use 12FK6 tubes.
My gear consists of the Millett, RS-1s, and UM2s, with iPod/line-out as source (yeah yeah...). The amp is mainly for the Grados at present, but I intend to buy some other headphones to complement my setup in the future (probably Senns or Beyers). I guess I should probably be looking into a DAC or better source, but I really feel like getting a new amp after thinking about the M3 upgrade so much. The DAC would definitely be next on the list, though.
The problem I'm having now is that I know very little about headphone amps beyond the level of the M3/Millett. A couple of people have suggested the Mapletree Audio Ear+Purist HD, but at $600 it very pricey for my level of interest in the headphone hobby. The Dynahi was also mentioned, and this would not be as expensive (but perhaps not as good?). I am open to pretty much any suggestions for suitable amps that would be a definite upgrade for me above the Millett/M3.
Thanks guys!
My gear consists of the Millett, RS-1s, and UM2s, with iPod/line-out as source (yeah yeah...). The amp is mainly for the Grados at present, but I intend to buy some other headphones to complement my setup in the future (probably Senns or Beyers). I guess I should probably be looking into a DAC or better source, but I really feel like getting a new amp after thinking about the M3 upgrade so much. The DAC would definitely be next on the list, though.
The problem I'm having now is that I know very little about headphone amps beyond the level of the M3/Millett. A couple of people have suggested the Mapletree Audio Ear+Purist HD, but at $600 it very pricey for my level of interest in the headphone hobby. The Dynahi was also mentioned, and this would not be as expensive (but perhaps not as good?). I am open to pretty much any suggestions for suitable amps that would be a definite upgrade for me above the Millett/M3.
Thanks guys!