Sorry!!! So I may consider the bda-1, if I'm looking for a little more... I canceled a Heed Canamp order a few years ago, but it sounds like a great candidate as well. I guess my price range is up to $1200 or so for now. Happy to try some tubes and other options in the future after I get a...

Thanks for the replies!! I'm on vacation so I'll make this short if possible. I want to start with a good, neutral, true to the source amp. I've been doing some reading, and I know there has been controversy with nwavguy's posts, but I like the idea of a clean and uncolored amp to start. So...

Thanks! I actually have a Cambridge Audio Magic Stream 6 that I use with a Manley Stingray, so I'm covered with a source. I'm just really limited when I can listen during office hours, so headphones will be my go to. I've had some decent stereo equipment, but I want a nice headphone setup...

First post but the forum is great! I have a pair of original, unmodded 701's and need an amp for an office system. I'd like to try some other phones in the future, so a flexible amp would be a bonus.   Right now, I'm considering Blue Circle HPT2 w/ power supply upgrade, Woo WA-2 or WA-6SE...