My budget is 200-350 euro, for a box that has both things.   I'd like one that is praised by many users, as to not buy something that might not suit my tastes.   I listen 80% classical music, 20% metal.

Can anyone suggest a decent DAC for the Burson amp please? I am thinking about getting a burson amp, not sure if i should go for the 160DS, or to get a DAC + HA-160.   Many thanks 

Hi,   I purchased a set last week with a HeadRoom Micro Amp.  I have a very good DAC in my audio interface (RME Baby Face) which is hooked to my iMac via USB 2.0.  I am considering returning my Micro Amp and replacing it with a "better" amp. By better I am seeking a transparent, neutral...

From my time on the forums on head-fi, I keep hearing DACs being referred to as either sounding cold and analytical, giving good detail in the music; or warmer and more musical sounding.   It seems as for DACs under the $500, often you have to choose one at the expense of the other (atleast...

Currently considering an upgrade to my DAC-->Amp setup for my upcoming LCD2s. I dont have much cash to spare so im looking the most bang for the buck to maximize the potential of the audezes. I am torn between the Burson and Schitt since many have claimed that they pair well with the audeze. I...

Hello!   I'm opting to get a decent amp for HD 650s. I'm currently using Essence STX sound card which is surprisingly good as an amp but I'm looking for an upgrade. Budget is $700ish and current prospects are Burson Audio HA-160, Musical Fidelity M1 and Graham Slee Solo Ultra-Linear. This...

Hi again.   So I bought the HiFiMan HE-500s. and since this is coming out of a Mac pro with optical out, I needed an amp with at least one optical in.  I bought a NuForce Icon HDP, but I'm not really feeling the love from this amp.   I'm looking for a somewhat powerul headphone amp with...

The Musical fidelity M1 HPA  has be out for some time now , but i cant find a review thread / impressions abut the same .   So how does the Musical fidelity compare to other (around ) $900  amps ?   a very strong and proved contender is the Burson audio HA-160 , i appreciate direct...

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Hi All,   I'm about to sell up some of my old kit and invest into a pair of Audeze LCD2s and the Burson Audio HA-160. I would like DAC recommendations please? I will be using a computer set up. Will have about $1k to play with.   Kind regards,  

I've been doing a lot of research on solid-state headphone amplifiers in this price range and my head is spinning on which to choose. From the Blue Circle HPT, Graham Slee Solo Ultra Linear, SPL Auditor, Burson Audio HA-160, and even less expensive options like the Matrix M-Stage, there are just...

I've been looking for a fairly cheap amp for my HD800's. I currently use them in conjunction with my Fiio E7/E9 combo. What can I say, I bought those for my Denon D7000 :) As expected I'm left with a very thin and bright sound which doesn't even put the HD800's in the same league as the HD650's...

Hi.   I'm a new at this headphone, I'm trying to get HD800,LCD2, HE500. i'm looking for around 500$ ish headphone amp.   Thanks  

Right now, I am powering my well-broken-in K702s with a Headroom MicroAmp. I'm pretty satisfied with the sound (but the bass extension seems limited) and the comfort of the headphones, which I use only for classical music. I've read some good reviews of the Burson amp. If you have heard the K702...

Hi!   I've been lurking on head-fi for a few months and I'll start off by saying that I really appreciate the forum and the amount of sound (pun intended) advice that is provided for a relative audiophile rookie such as myself.   I've always been picky about sound quality in general, but...

Hi, just bought a new ms2i:) thinking of getting a desktop amp for it, do u guys reckon a tube amp or a solid state amp? I'm thinking of getting the burson ha-160 or little dot mkiii   Thanks

hi folks, back after a bit of a break from head-fi :-)   Just sold my beta22 and would like to try another amp to go with my Edition 8 and Buffalo dac. Have been looking at the Rudistor RPX-33 EV-08. I feel a bit out of date as there seems to be a bunch of new players in the last year I've...

After reading tons of reviews, feedback, etc., I'm having a hard time deciding on the right amp to go with.  My setup is PC (Windows 7) --> uDac2 --> Senn HD595.  Typical music is hard rock/progressive metal, with mixes of female vocals, orchestral, and jazz.  If I had to categorize it: 70%...

Hello, i ve been reading a lot of pages to figure out what amp would be great to replace my musical fidelity xcan v3 for audio technica w1000x set up (budget 400 $) I was quite satisfied by the xcan v3 but i think it is getting old (i rolled tubes but still have noise when plugging in and...

Hi all.  I haven't posted a whole lot on head-fi so far but I had the opportunity to have a shoot-out of sorts this Labor Day weekend and I wanted to share with you fine folks.  Thanks to Kinger and Mchuck for your Denons and beyers, respectively.  Enjoy!    Associated gear goes like this...

Ok Im currently driving the HD800 Headdies through the Headroom Desktop Amp I was wondering if that amp is not enough to get decent sound from the HD800 I mainly listen to trance music.. sound tracks.. I appreciate good bass and smooth highs I listen to rock much as well (Pink - Nickelback...

Hey all, I'm currently looking for a DAC/amp box upgrade for my HD650s. I mainly listen to classical music with a bit of jazz, so I'm looking for more detail, clarity, and most importantly soundstage performance without sacrificing too much of the warm presentation of the HD650s. (it's simply a...

Let me start by saying I am an "intermediate" head-fier I think.  I currently have Denon ah-d5000 headphones with a Matrix M-stage amp.  I currently use my 160gb Ipod classic with all lossless music.  Now let me say I do like the sound of what I have but I just feel something is missing (and my...

WARNING!  Long post, but I want to get this right =)   Hi guys! New member here =)  Each time I searched a headphone related issue, debate, from "do headphone cables make a difference"" to "are headphone amps necessary"" all questions a new comer would be asking.  This forum came up each...

So I'm planning on purchasing a Schiit Lyr to use with my Audeze Lcd-2's that I'm gonna purchase soon, right now I have the Shure SRH840's and the HD598's will this amp work with these 2 headphone's i.e. 6 Watts, and how will the sound be, thanks.