How much would the MAD EAR + set me back.   I have heard it works great with the RS1.   I think I have finally found my go to headphone....now thinking about an amp....even though these sound great coming straight from my Asus ST Essence soundcard

HI everyone , i am new with the tube amp. I have the  Mapletree Audio Ear HD+ Super 2 Headphone Amp ,the the tubes on the amp are pertty old and not as bright as the others.   Can any help me to pick a good tubes from this website  :   http://www.tubedepot.com   I needed to get 2...

Was looking Woo WA2, but that doesn't look so ideal for low impedance phones like Mad Dogs, ESW9, etc.  WA6se, Ray Samuels, Eddie Current seem to, based on other posts, be more "SS sounding".   So the question is...what are some good tubey sounding amps for low impedance phones (<$2000)?  ...

After 18 months with the Mad Ear plus HD II I am aiming to try some new tubes. Below are all on Ebay at the moment. Matched Pair Golds Label SYLVANIA 5751 Black Plates 3 Mica $170 Matched Pair GE 5751 Black Plates 3 Mica Square Getter $71 Matched Pair RCA 5751 Black Plates 3 Mica Square...

I'm transferring this over to the main Headphones forum. This started off as a search for Canadian manufacturers, but it has expanded since then. I'm mostly focusing on Canadian manufacturers/distributors/retailers of headphone gear and trying not to branch off into regular home theatre...

I did search for this info and either I'm not doing it right or it hasn't been discussed.  I have read many threads about what great synergy the ear+ HD has with Grados, particularly the RS1. I am wondering about the synergy with GS1000i since it doesn't really sound like other Grado models. My...

I know there are many LCD-2 verses...threads... But I would like to hear some comparative comments and opinions on those who have or had both and how they feel about Rock on these two headphones (especially for electric guitars). I know the Grado RS1 are extremely colored in the upper...

I own a pair of RS-1 and want to purchase an amp, I was considering the MAD ear+, but after reading forums it seems that the Little Dot I+ is a popular match for grados.  At around $100 it is very affordable, should I pull the trigger on it or wait to save up for that MAD ear+?  I can't listen...

Keeping the title in line with the Crack OTL's thread.   Bottlehead is releasing a new headphone amplifier, "With Output Transformer". It's not as low-cost as the Crack, but since it has output transformers, it will make it far easier to drive all headphones.   Here's the link...

i want to start my setup from scratch again. and would like to know how you would complete this setup.  i already own an ipod touch and a laptop (with horrible soundcard)   i want to use grado 325I as my cans and either my ipod or laptop as source.     with $500 what would you add to...

I'm thinking of buying a Mapletree MAD Ear tube amp from a fellow headfier. I live however in Sweden and the amp has been bought in the USA. The voltage in Sweden is 230V, 50 Hz. I will obviously need a different kind of power cable or a power outlet converter, but as I'm unfamiliar with...

I will be using a pair of Grado rs1i's and Sennheiser HD650's. When I was looking at the spec sheets of both headphone amps, the Decco2 states that it outputs a max of 150mW @ 300Ohms compared to the Super II's  57 mW. I know power isn't everything, but has anyone heard both amps and could give...

I'm considering purchasing the Mapletree Ear + HD for my Grado PS1000's but a little hesitant about stepping into the tube world. Are spare tubes easy to buy for this amp? Any advice on where to purchase spare tubes and what to buy would be much appreciated.

Hello, I've recently placed an order for the new T1, and I'm now thinking about the rig I could use with them. Right now I've a fully balanced rig, with the LD DAC_I, MKVII and a DT880. I'm tempted to sell everything and try a tube setup (which I never owned). Now, assuming I can sell...

I am looking for opinions/recommendations on the best Headphone Amps available for less than $500.  Any thoughts/personal personal opinions?  Thanks.    

Been looking around for amps that can be self built and are sold in kits. I'm compiling a list, so please post if you know of any that aren't mentioned. Thanks! Solid State Jaycar Electronics Stereo Headphone Distribution Amplifier // £10.25 AMB Labs Mini³ // $88.92 AMB Labs Beta 22...