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    What are contenders for best tube headphone amps today? MUST BE FAST!!!!

    Thank you for the suggestions.     Yes, I agree.  For several reasons people think that if you don't share their taste, it's like calling their babies or children butt ugly.  But individual tastes differ, and there is no point arguing about tastes.  And there is a lot of group-think going on...
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    What are contenders for best tube headphone amps today? MUST BE FAST!!!!

    No, I listened to the 3 models below that, and it was not my cup of tea.  Now, of course, I am making an assumption that the big mono-blocks would have the same sonic signature as their "cheaper" amps, but they are too big anyways, and I already have 2 full-out-assualt 2 channel systems with...
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    What are contenders for best tube headphone amps today? MUST BE FAST!!!!

    I listened to top of the line Woo models recently. They were slow as molasses, completely lacking PRAT even with Beyer T1's.  Bored me to death.     What are the best and fastest tube headphone amps today?  
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    Is LUXMAN - P-1u still in the top tier?

    Wow!!!  8 days later.  No replies.  Only 74 views of the thread.  If I had "Woo" in the title, there would be several thousand hits.   I think people here should really broaden their horizons a bit and hear the Luxman gear. It is quite good!   It also shows that Luxman gets no respect...
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    Is LUXMAN - P-1u still in the top tier?

    Just 12-18 months ago, this high end amp was on top and had a lot of buzz.  A little time passes, and no one mentions any more. Instead, people are talking about the new, hot amps.   Is this amp still in the top tier?  Has it been surpassed?  If so, how?
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    My new Woo Audio WA5-LE "The Black Beauty"

    Musicman,   It's always a challenge comparing gear in different systems.  Do you remember what the source was for the Manley when you heard it?   I agree with you about the sonic signature of the Woo.    I recently heard the Manley with a very expensive Esoteric CD player, and it was...
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    My new Woo Audio WA5-LE "The Black Beauty"

    Musicman,   Congrats on your purchase.   My impressions at Canjam were very similar to yours - your new amp is as good as it gets. How would you compare the sound of the WA5LE to the Manley 300B?  to the Zana Deux?   Quote:
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    Amp for Grado PS1000

    Quote: It's always a good idea to listen for your self before buying.  Relying on other people's opinions is dangerous.  How do you know if they like the same thing as you?  The good news here is that these amps have good resale values.  (So don't bang them!)    To my ears, the Woo 5...
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    What's the difference between a $300 amp and a $1200 one????

    Quote:     Is there a huge difference between a $6 bottle of wine and a $15 bottle of wine?  Is there a huge difference between a $15 bottle of wine and a $50 bottle?    The answer is it depends on your experience.  Chances are is that if you are new, you may not be able to tell...
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    Has anyone heard anything better than the Manley 300B headphone amp?

    Yes. thanks.  I LOVE the Woo 5.  It's just too big for my space. Also, it is not as good as the Manley in terms of the richness of the musical information.  However, I have heard some other 300B designs that I was not so enamored with. 
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    Is a tube headphone amp right for me?

    Quote: Yes, it could be that.  As discussed in many other threads, the CD just does not store enough musical information.  However, there are many CD's that are great recordings and sound fabulous.  The question for you is to figure out what you listen to and pick out the best source for...
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    Is a tube headphone amp right for me?

      Quote:   You are probably right about the lower and mid-priced and lower-priced units.  I don't have much knowledge nor interest in these units.  There are people in this hobby focused on "balanced", "OTL", tube rolling, cable differences, etc., and that's great if it rocks their...
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    Has anyone heard anything better than the Manley 300B headphone amp?

    Quote: No not quite.  But as you know, in this hobby, once you hear something amazing you seek it.  And if you get something else, you start thinking about how it would compare to the piece you really want.  Eventually you wind up getting it anyways.   Why not take the most direct path...
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    Manley Stingray as Headphone Amp?

    I heard the 300B today.  It is really, really special.  It is the best headphone amp I have heard to date.  It is very musical.  It is not lush.  It has great PRaT, yet does not sound bright.   It has amazing transparency that brings the musicians to you that you at times forget that you are...
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