Hello again. I was looking for a great open phone to use with a GS-1, but then I got to thinking, why not buy I Stax system... I have auditioned a couple of higher-end Staxes, and find that I like them very much. But, I have a habit of getting bad cases of upgraditis, especially before...

I sent my K701s down to fl. over two weeks ago for a rewire I was told would take 2 or 3 days... my last email was never answered and they never pickup the phone. has anyone else had this experience? is this standard? will my headphones return to me?

Hi all I just bought a use KICAS and the guy sent me the wrong wall wart.Does anyone know what amprage and size I need to see if this amp even works...   Thanks

Okay so basically, I'm getting a bit picky about my sound, and long story short I'm looking for some decent headphones plus an amp to suit. Don't know too much about amps or enough about headphones for that matter, only that my IE 80's are sweet! I'm probably what most of you guys would call...

Hi,   I've been reading and reading and reading as much as I can to figure out a proper setup for the Q701s, so I thought I'd finally ask people who know.   Background: I work in the film/video game music industry (so mostly orchestral music) and I needed to get a pair of headphones to...

It's my understanding that Dr. Kevin Gilmore designed the Dynalo amp for Grado's specifically to match well with their low impendence. Considering that the gilmore lite is a dynalo, and able to drive the Grado's extremely well - is there any true sonic difference between upgrading to the Gs-x...

With only a few more days in 2007 left, I thought I'd put my audio experience acquired over the past year to some use to share what I think are the best of the best for headphone hi-fi. Not all these products came out in 2007 but all are still available on the market. These are, of course, my...

A Six-Way Solid-State Epic Throwdown! This review originally began as a simple three-way between the HeadAmp Gilmore Lite, Eddie Current EC/SS, and Heed Audio CanAmp, when I owned them at the same time at the end of June '07. However, I recently realized that I also owned another similar amp...

Hi guys,   So I've gone through the huge journey of upgraditis a couple years ago and went from something as basic as a Pico DAC/AMP -> Grado SR60 up to the Woo Audio GES -> Stax O2s.   The amp that I've had for the last year now though has been the Headamp GS-1 and I personally love it...

HeadAmp GS-1 – A Forgotten Treasure   So after hemming and hawing for several months about picking up a solid state amp to compliment my Woo Audio WA22, I finally made the jump. I was looking for a solid stage amp in the $700-$1200 price range. Amps I considered were the Violectric V200...

I heard many times that the Headamp GS1 is the best of the best around and even above 1000$, but I've hesitated so much that it is sold out now. I didn't want to buy an amplifier costing that much, so it was out of my price range, and actually it is still now, but I'm bored with looking for...

Hi all,    I have been reading through hundred and hundred of threads here and I am having a very hard time figuring out what options are best for me. I have HD800s and listen to music through my Mac. It's probably 50% large orchestral, and 50% a mix of pop/rock and jazz.  I'd prefer to have a...

There are only 4 GS-1 amps remaining before they are sold out!  http://www.headamp.com/home_amps/gs1/index.htm   There are 2 silver, 2 black left.  All of them are with the upgraded DACT stepped attenuator -- so keep this in mind if you choose to place an order.

So I just recently upgraded my headphones to the Denon's and am absolutely loving them.  However, my audiophilia nervosa is acting up again, and I'm starting to wonder if my channel island VHP-2 is the best match for them.  I'm thinking of either getting the VAC-1 external power supply for the...

Hello, I am looking to see what kind of desktop amps there are about 1k and less that are power houses.  Besides the Schiit Lyr amp.  It can be a dac/amp combo or just a dedicated amp.  I currently just got the NFB-5 but in the future I'd like to upgrade.     What are some power house amp/dacs?

Just 12-18 months ago, this high end amp was on top and had a lot of buzz.  A little time passes, and no one mentions any more. Instead, people are talking about the new, hot amps.   Is this amp still in the top tier?  Has it been surpassed?  If so, how?

Hello,   I am in the process of receiving a Headamp GS-1 but there seems to be one thing I really want to change about it.   Currently the preamp-out is always active, even when the headphones are plugged into the front of the amp.   I have powered speakers without any volume control...

[ Intro ] For a long time, I'd been wanting to see if burn-in really exists for headphones, and not too long ago I jumped at the chance by ordering up another K701 on top of the one I already owned. Does burn-in really exist? While this probably won't turn skeptics into believers or believers...

How can I determine whether a Gilmore Lite amplifier is version 1 or 2?   Do the differences make a sonic difference?   Thank you for taking the time to consider my questions. 

I thought this would be a good time to start a MS PRO thread. I ordered my pair today. I'll be using them with my Creative Vision:M DAP & PA2V2 amp. I'll also use them with my Denon CD player. I understand these Grado style headphones really shine with the use of a tube amp and I have hopes of...

This thread and poll is for those who own all 3 of the headphones listed above, or who has owned and/or extensively compared them to one another in the recent past. I am about ready to purchase either the Audeze LCD2, Beyerdynamic Tesla T-1, or the Sennheiser HD800, but cannot decise for the...

I am looking to get an amp soon, budget is 1000usd and not sure which one to go for. Currently have the RS1 and CD3000 but may get the T1 or HD800. I dont need the amp with DAC as I will get the DAC on its own. Mainly listen to Pop and classics, hope you guys could help me out.

Are there any Class A headphone amps?  I have a Class A amp in my speaker rig and I love it but I don't know that much about headphone amps.  

Finally time for some upgrading! Been stuck with my current rig way too long.   So, any tips for an SS amp in the $1000 range? My only demand really is that it has a preamp (preferably one that isn't crap) and that it'll work well with my D5000's (or hopefully D7000's soon).   Thanks.

Hi... In my search for something that sings with the HD650, i came accross this amplifier. Yet, i can't find any recent reviews or hype about this particular amp. So my question is, how does it compare to something like a modern Headroom desktop or a GS-1? (i have a pretty good dac, so i...