Quote: Originally Posted by saint.panda For less money, there's also the A.N.T. Ruby (160 pounds), which only came out recently and its manufacturer antonik is located in the UK. I was able to audition the Ruby at home and was very surprised by this excellent bang for the buck. Although...

Oh, and Nate, where would I buy these from?

Thanks Nate - you've given me plenty to chew on. I'm not really bothered about portability so you're on the right track.

I have 650s, 595s and 555s. I really want a headphone amp to give my integrated Cambridge Azur amp a kick up the arse. But I am soooo confused by all the threads on here. Do I need a Gilmore Lite or a Headsave Classic (not that they're made anymore)? I can spend up to about £300 ($550ish)...

I have 650s, 595s and 555s. I really want a headphone amp to give my integrated Cambridge Azur amp a kick up the arse. But I am soooo confused by all the threads on here. Do I need a Gilmore Lite or a Headsave Classic (not that they're made anymore)? I can spend up to about £300 ($550ish)...

Quote: Originally Posted by mintyfresh Are you playing techno from MP3s or from CDs? Ha! Very good.

Quote: Originally Posted by perplex maybe that amp doesnt supply enough power for high impedance headphones like hd650? So that does mean that I need a separate headphone amp? If so, which one?

Just purchased some Senn HD650s. Was really looking forward to them but they distort way before you get to 11 o clock on the volume control and the sound is muddy and tangled. I bought them from a dealer on ebay and I'm starting to think that they may not be authentic, although the dealer has...

Was really looking forward to them but they distort way before you get to 11 o clock on the volume control and the sound is muddy and tangled. I bought them from a dealer on ebay and I'm starting to think that they may not be authentic, although the dealer has 100% feedback on 530 transactions...

Quote: Originally Posted by dano1122 the senns 580,600, 650 benefit from an amp all across the board. it is a major difference. it's like listening to them with a wall in between without an amp. Thanks, you're all very kind. So, which headphone amp would you suggest? And I'm not...

Quote: Originally Posted by dknightd And don't forget you have to use the 650 for at least 200 hours before you decide if you like them or not... Good heavens! 200 hours? Why so long?

Hello chaps, I'm new here so expect some stupid questions. Here's my first. I've just purchased some Sennheiser HD650s. I have a Cambridge Azur 640a amp. Do I need to buy a headphone amp to drive the 650s or will the amp be up to the job? Please be aware that I'm about as techno-competent as a...