Hi, I currently have the X-Can's V2 and am considering doing something a little more interesting with the design of it. IMHO the design is really pretty dull, for a valve amp. I have always thought part of the appeal of valves was the ability to see them. So I am considering totally...

Hi Sorry about the cheesy thread title, this question has probably been answered 100 times before, but I suppose everyone’s case is different....here’s mine. I’m looking to replace my Sennheiser 580 and X-Can’s V2 combination. I find it is overly bright feel that it lacks the punch/bass...

Well what can I say, I hold my hands up to all those who told me I needed a headphone amp, and I am blown away My findings, well the 580's have lost all of their harsh, fatiguing sound that I complained about. They are now super smooth and clear, all thanks to the X-Cans. Instrument...

Hi, Well after much, ahem, discussion regarding why I may need a headphone amp, my HD580's are about to have an intimate joining with the X-Cans V2 on Saturday Should be interesting, some very conflicting reports about them on this forum (after a search). Some saying they improve...

Hi, Heres a question, since everyone here is convinced that I NEED a deicated amp for my HD580's. If I NEED one so much why does the standard headphone output in my integrated Marantz amp become TO loud before I reach the 9oClock position on the volume knob ? If they are so hard to drive...

Hi all, It would appear as if I have made a mistake - I bought some Senn HD580's . They are by no means a bad can; in fact they are possibly the most detailed way of listening to music I have ever heard. Unfortunately, they simply don't give me the sound I like, and I have found this out...

Hi Folks, Whoa, one post, strange being a newbie again I hope you can help me, I am looking for a headphone amp for my 580's. I must admit to liking music to have power (bass), IMHO it carries it. I have heard the Creek OBH can deliver what I need, I was just wondering if anyone uses...