Thanks everyone. I'm going to try the SS amps for now and going to bump my price ceiling. I'm going to look for a Graham Slee Solo or Headamp GS-1 on the B&S forums. If I don't like them, I can sell them for minimal loss and go the tube amp route. Thanks again.

Is the Gilmore Lite more powerful than the Eddie Current? All the reviews I've read put them about the same. I've read the Senn's like amps with a lot of current, so tube amps are the way to go. If I go with the DV or Little Dot, can I configure them to remove some of the "darkness" of the Senns?

Hi, I know this has been asked a million times before and I have read countless threads on this, but I'm still looking for an amp to power my HD580s and possibly HD650s if I upgrade. I listen to music via laptop through an E-MU 0404 external DAC/AMP and was looking for an amp with more...

Tubes will probably be a last resort for me as I don't find them aesthetically pleasing. I know, it's supposed to be all about the sound, but... Quote: Originally Posted by Chrispy Is the Darkvoice 336 in your price range. I'm really not deep into head-fi to have heard one, but I...

I have thought about this, but I've decided to move to a separate dac/amp solution. Quote: Originally Posted by lerio Or Aria

Opera is out of my price range. I'll have to read up on the Arietta, though. Thanks for the information. Quote: Originally Posted by lerio None from Corda serie ? they seem to all give a warm sound What about Opera ?

Thanks for the information. I've been readig up on the amp and it looks like it may fit my needs. Quote: Originally Posted by riceboy I use a EC/SS. It synergies really well with my RS1s. Craig (the guy who made the amp), is the best. He's very helpful and answers all questions...

Thanks for the information. I've been reading up on the eddy current ec/ss and it looks like a nice amp. I have a pair of HD 580s too, so I'll have to see if the amp can power these effectively. Quote: Originally Posted by daveDerek there's always grado's own ra-1. some also seem...

I currently have the RS-2s with the bowl pads and the E-MU 0404 USB dac/amp combo. I like the wider soundstage the bowls provide over the flats, but with some music the highs are a little too much. I'm looking for a desktop amp under $350 US that will tame the highs and increase the soundstage...

I used to have the 595 and currently own the MS2i and HD 580. Here's my impression of the two: Bass - MS2i is slightly deeper, more pronounced and tighter. 595 bass could sound a little flabby and loose with some music. Mids/highs - 595 is "bright" for Senns but not as "bright" as MS2i...

If you don't mind the size, you might want to take a look at the EMU 0404 USB with Sennheiser HD580 and Alessandro MS1. All can be bought for < $450 and would make a great setup for all types of music, IMO.

I've had the SR80 (bowls), MS1 (comfys), SR225 (bowls + senn yellows) and now the MS2i (bowls) all driven from an EMU 0404 USB off my laptop. I'd rate them as follows: MS2i >> SR225 > MS1 > SR80 To me, the SR225 were slightly more detailed and a little brighter than the MS1, although I did...

I have the EMU 0404 USB with the HD580s and MS2i and it drives both just fine for me, although I rarely go past halfway on the volume with either. That said, I only listen to the HD580s when sleeping Quote: Originally Posted by Gatticus I've seen a few people say they really...