[WaveRider69]

Which to get?  Will be my first larger amp.  I'm coming from a Xonar Essence.
 
I'll be running ATH-AD700's & Beyer DT990's.  Also probably getting Denon D2000.
 
I mainly listen to aggressive/upbeat music.  Everything from pop/dance/trance/techno/electrohouse/metal/etc.
 
My primary concern is being able to feel within, hear, and be moved by the music as if in the club.  Not necessarily looking for the most accurate sound for recording, but I'm looking for the best "listening sound".
 
http://schiit.com/
 
Please vote and/or if there is something else you recommend around same price range.  Many thanks!!  Cheers!

 

[kingtz]

You have a HUGE range of impedance requirements by your many headphones. None of these amps will work as they are all OTL and better suited for high impedance headphones only. You might have to start looking into non-OTL amps.
 

EDIT: from your list, the Asgard is probably the best as it can handle 8-600 ohms.

 

[swmtnbiker]

The Asgard is a solid state amp.

 

[WaveRider69]

My primary concern is being able to feel within, hear, and be moved by the music as if in the club.  Not necessarily looking for the most accurate sound for recording, but I'm looking for the best "listening sound".
 
My cans are 32, 250, and 25 ohms.  I was under the impression that many people here are running these amps with all kinds of phones.

 

[rx79ez08]

I am also very interested in this question, as I also have similar cans.
I like the ideal of tube, but from pure specification point of view Asgard look more OK, but don't know how it work in practice.

 

[WaveRider69]

nobody knows nada

 

[achristilaw]

Does it have to be a new amp? Better options can be had in the for-sale forums for less than retail monies if your on a budget! Educate yourself before shopping....

 

[WaveRider69]

Used works for me too.  I just don't know what would fit me best soundwise.

 

[WaveRider69]

well im getting click happy on that asgard maybe ill just get that, it should be a world better than the xonar i imagine right?

 

[WaveRider69]

Alright guys.  Looking to buy today.  Am I really going to notice much of a sound difference going to say an Asgard vs my Xonar Essence STX or am I just blowin smoke. 

 

[Kinger]

I'm kinda in the same boat.  Have a pair of BD 880's at 250ohms.  Absolutely love the looks and apparent fit and finish of the Vahalla.  Really like the fact that it's made here in the U.S. to boot.  However, the ONLY thing that keeps me going back to considering the LDMK3 is the fact that you can roll tubes in it where the Vahalla doesn't provide that option. 
 
Just can't decide if I want to take the risk with a Chinese made product where I might have to send it back overseas if there is a problem.