Part of the record collection (about half). So basically mid-fi stuff. Enjoy the hobby. Have made mistakes a plenty along the way. But crank it up every night!

Hmmmm .... Some still here ... some in happy new homes.:smile: Pioneer SX-737, SX-1050 ( actually a blackface SX-5580 ), SX1280 Marantz 2275 Yamaha CR-820 x2, M-65 Sansui 500a, AU-D9, 8080 Concept 2.5 Optonica SA-5205 Technics SU-C03 Denon DRA-335 JVC R-S77, S401 Realistic STA-2270 Dynaco ST70...

Thanks for the tip. It helps to rule out certain models Are you implying I should stay under ... say ... 300 ohms when considering models that would play well with the little Magni 3?

Meze 99 classics arrived yesterday. $165 shipped, with box and all accessories. Like new ... from an AK'er responding to my WTB post. Simply beautiful craftsmanship. Fit is very comfortable. Sound is excellent direct from iPod. Ordered new Schiit Magni 3 after copious research and it shipped...

Lightly used Meze 99 Classics paid for and will ship tomorrow .... that takes care of the closed back cans. Apparently very easy to drive. Next conundrum ... a Schiit Vali 2 or Vahalla 2 .... Little Dot mkii is a darkhorse.

Thanks for the welcome. I honestly didn't know much about open vs closed until I recently started my research. I might try one of each! I have a dedicated converted garage that my record crates and number one system reside. (PrimaLuna tube amp, Aragon pre, Music Hall mmf-9 tt, Rega Apollo cd and...

Hello, Have been active on Audiokarma for years and an occasional lurker here. My number one system is about "there" and have my endgame speakers, amp,cd player and turntable. But boy, have I thought that before. Looking into a nice set of headphones and an amplifier. Because really, everything...