The specifications are the same between the original CanAmp and the newer version. The difference between them is that they re-designed the layout of the circuitboard in order to accommodate an IEC socket. The original CanAmp had been fitted with a captive power cable and now you can just plug...

@ Romaz: I'm glad you're able to get a good listen to the amps.  Alan is a great guy. As you've seen, we work very well to help each other out.  :)

Oh, heck no.  Use them, use them, use them. :)

Thanks again bmichels, it seems you keep finding our show photos. :)  That was a heck of a system at last year's Newport show. 

Hi guys,    Just got back in late last night from the Newport show.  Those photos bmichaels is putting up are from our room at the show (please do use them as you like). We had a blast and I think a lot of the show-goers did as well, even though most entered our room expecting one of our big...

Being an SE design, putting out 18 watts of Class A power for headphones is absolutely no weakness.  The clean signal path and the 845 tubes do a splendid job - the Solistino integrated (which is what the Egoista is based on) drives most of the speakers we carry quite nicely and with authority...

I'm glad to see that you had such a pleasant experience with the Viva components at the show.   I would submit, however, that you allow for Amedeo's knowledge as a designer of bespoke audio components, who's been very passionate about bringing to market items that sing, musically.  Remember...

Hi guys,  It gives me great pleasure to announce that we now carry HiFiMAN at Blackbird Audio Gallery.  I've been pairing the 560's with the Canalot and CanAmp and the 400i's with the CanAmp as well with really great results.  We're going to dedicate one of our listening rooms at T.H.E...

        While I had the Egoista here, I put a little bit of time on it with the Ultrasone Edition 8, Pro 900's and their open back PRO 2900 headphones and Cardas Audio's in-ear speakers.  All performed admirably. - Dan

Thanks Frank, for the review and your observations of the Viva Audio Egoista.   As a Viva dealer for a number of years now, I was pleasantly surprised when Bob (our importer) had arranged for the manufacturer to direct-ship these new pieces to Blackbird Audio Gallery just ahead of our packing...

Thanks Frank! Yeah, I'm confident of the Canalot's ability to compliment an even wider range of headset choices. It really is a nice step in the evolution of Heed's headphone amplifier choices. In my opinion, the CanAmp continues to be a really great choice in its price class and I'm sure...

Hi Aldem, Sorry it took so long for anyone to get back to your qquestion. As a retailer who has supported the Heed CanAmp and other Heed Audio products, I can tell you that of all the CanAmps that I've sold over the years, the bulk of them have gone to AKG owners. Second place would have to be...

Hi guys,    Here is a video about the Canalot (which I suspect if from member Norway?).  Some of you may know me from the CamAmp thread.  Please feel free to contact me with questions or US based orders. I'm happy to assist in any way I can.   Happy listening!   Dan

Here is a video review about the Heed Canalot FYI:

Quote: Hi guys,  You might check out this page from here on Head-fi as I addressed both the power cable and the Canalot topics there: http://www.head-fi.org/t/192190/heed-canamp/2760   Best regards,    Dan

I'd also like to share a nice article from Brian @ Audio-Head, writing for The Part-Time Audiophile.  Both Brian and Scot (the editor) contributed to the article about Heed's new Canalot headphone amplifier.  Audio-Head meets the Heed Audio Canalot       Enjoy,    Dan

Hi guys! Dan here.  It's been a while since I last checked in.  Nice to see there have been a few new postings.  For those of you asking about replacing the captive power cable with something more substantial - YES! Doing this makes a nice difference but don't fuss around with the amp if you...

Quote:   I might suggest "olympic scoring" for most any topic where many opinions are offered (such as on internet threads).  Take the most glowing of positives (as they could simply be biased by pride of ownership) and the ugliest of negatives (sometimes people with an axe to grind) and...

Some late breaking news from Heed that I think applies to this thread as well, is their introduction of a new headphone amplifier called the Canalot which also uses the Q-PSU external power supply and like the Obelisk Si, has the ability to be fitted with the optional Dactilus DAC card v 1.2...

Wow, I would never have imagined this thread to have lasted as long as it has, having started back in 2006! I'd like to thank all of you for your support of the Heed Audio CanAmp and also for supporting my business, Blackbird Audio Gallery by ordering your amps from me.   The latest news...

Quote: Where/when did you buy it?  Did you get it second hand or are your the original owner? Regardless of these questions, give me a call if you have not resolved this issue and maybe we can put our heads together about getting it running again for you.   Dan 619-449-2787...

These photos are from a small display that we had in our room at CES 2011.   Heed Obelisk DT (Digital Transport) and DAC as source for the CanAmp driving a set of Ultrasone PRO900 headphones.  The other items are Heed's Quasar phono stage and the Obelisk Si integrated amp.   Another...

Quote: Yes, it's normal.  But that has been fairly well documented in this thread from early on.  The CanAmp operates in Class A, which is to say that from the moment you turn it on, it's running full tilt.  What is not required of it in volume is dissipated in heat.  This is the nature...

Oh, really ready.  We ran that system all weekend at the show and we're very pleased with the performance Heed has put into the piece.  Thanks for asking.   Dan