Just to add a few cents - I have the HD800 (haven't heard the others your mentioned but considering buying an LCD2 these days) and personally I don't like them - They do have a huge soundstage but that may not always be an advantage. The biggest problem I have with them is that they are very...

I've ended up ordering the Violectric V200. As I've said, I'm reluctant at this point to start getting into tubes. Will update once it gets here...

Quote: I see that you have the HD800 headphones, can you comment on the synergy between the V200 and the HD800? Do they "tame" the brightness/harshness? Do they "fill" the lower end/bass region?   Thanks..

Quote: I bought the HD800 and the Nuforce Icon HDP together and I must say I don't think its a good combination. The treble is way too bright and the bass is lacking/weak. I am looking for a new amp..

I asked because I'm considering buying the v200 with the DAC. But it seems that maybe I should save that money and buy a separate DAC..

Quote: Thats not true, they offer two versions: 16/48 or 24/96.. And to clarify, when I asked, I meant the 24/96 option.

Hi, this may be the place to ask v200 owners: How is the usb DAC of it? And how is the synergy between the v200 and the HD800 headphones?

Thanks for the replys everyone. I admit I'm very reluctant about getting a tube amp- seems like a lot of hassle and considering I've never listened to one, it seems risky. With that said, currently I'm focusing on these amps: * Violectric v200 (the top contender right now, but I can't find...

Hi, I recently bought the HD800 with a Nuforce Icon HDP dac/amp and I'm mostly disappointed. The high notes sound too harsh to my ears and the bass is pretty much nonexistent, I find myself using my old and much cheaper Denon AH-D1001 instead.. Did anyone have a similar experience with the...