OMG! Total disaster! The Matrix HPA-2 crapped out. It was working beautifully and suddenly I began to hear a very loud hum. It happens at all volume levels, on either input and with or without anything connected to the input. Fortunately the guy I bought it from sez I can send it back for a...

Thanks Maxvla   I went with the HPA-2 for now but without the DAC. With the two analog inputs I can hook up the tuner and cd and eliminate the preamp.   Thanks Akhyar for confirming my suspicions. Darned shame.

I know this thread is a little old but I only got my HD800s recently and have yet to figure out what amp I'd like to get. Currently, all I have is a Creek OBH-11.   I just bought a Shange/Raccoon SG-200 whicjh is said to be a tiny bit warm. Is this any good?   What do you guys think of the...

Hi Everyone I just bought a pair of vintage 4aaas and a Creek OBH-11 to drive them. Hopefully the Kosses will arrive in good and usable shape. I like to hear mostly loud rock and unloud classical. But I was wondering about the Creek and how good it will do with the Kosses. There are a lot of...

Hi Everyone I just bought a pair of vintage 4aaas and a Creek OBH-11 to drive them. Hopefully the Kosses will arrive in good and usable shape.  I like to hear mostly loud rock and unloud classical. But I was wondering about the  Creek and how good it will do with the Kosses. There are a lot of...

Hi I just bought a pair of vintage 4aaas and a Creek OBH-11 to drive them. Hopefully the Kosses will arrive in good shape and usable.  I like to hear mostly loud rock and unloud classical. But I was wondering about the  Creek and how good it will do with the Kosses. There are a lot of amps from...