Alright, first things first. I am currently at the brink of ordering a balanced Isabellina HPA from Vinnie at RWA, for use with my Sennheiser HD800. The chain setup would go like this: foobar ( ASIO ) ---> Isabellina HPA ---> Sennheiser HD800 ( a Silver Dragon v3 with a balanced Neutrik...

I have literally been listening for about five minutes to the T1, so it isn't burned-in yet, but I think this headphone is The One. I've been looking for something in the league of the Senn HD800, AKG K1000, or even the K701 is remarkable and worth considering.

Alright, first things first. I am currently at the brink of ordering a balanced Isabellina HPA from Vinnie at RWA, for use with my Sennheiser HD800. The chain setup would go like this:     foobar ( ASIO ) ---> Isabellina HPA ---> Sennheiser HD800 ( a Silver Dragon v3 with a balanced...

Who else out there has this amp or has heard it? I just got it and I'm blown away. My HD600/650 have never sounded so good.   I've only had budget amps: E11, E9 and O2. My O2 sounds a little anemic and small next to it, though I'd have a tough time this is worth approximately 3 times the...

Red Wine Audio Isabellina HPA LFP-V Edition I would appriciate the recommendations RWA Isabellina for Sennheiser HD800,   Actually i am thinking of upgrading my system with a more compact system if possible, i came accros to a sale for RWA Isabellina, i have read some on web and match of...

Hi. Thought I'd start a list for those who would like to purchase an amp that can double as stereo amp as well as a headphone amp. Many people (I know I was one of them) want to plunge into a proper 2-channel speaker-based set-up, but find the prices of loudspeaker systems to be daunting. I...

what is the best amp + dac + what-ever-needed for the LCD-2's   my budget is 2000$

I am looking for a good headphone amplifier that can drive Senn HD 800, Audeze LCD-2, Denon D5000, JHA Pro 13 (and possibly Grado PS1000/GS1000/RS1) with ease to satisfying listening levels. I have a couple of decent DACs (Anedio D1 and Eastern Electric DAC), so a good DAC is an added bonus, but...

I am just about to pull the trigger on one of these amps. Please help me decide.   FYI :   Headphones : Grado PS1000/GS1000i/RS1i/SR80, LCD-2, HD800 Amps/DACs : Woo WA22, Schiit Valhalla, Nuforce ICON HDP, Grado RA1, FiiO E7/E9, ALO Rx MK2 Schiit Lyr (awating) Sources/DACs : Olive...

You had a budget of $2000-$2500 for a dedicated headphone pre-amp/amp. Hard budget. You can spend less, but not more. Lets open it up to either a tube or SS unit. And lets require a min of 1.5W-2W output. An amp youre going to live with for quite a while. That will drive 50 ohm Audere's as well...

I was wondering how many DACs you guys know that have two outputs?   I saw the Stagedac by Meier audio is one of them, with an output that is at a set volume level, while the other is volume controlled. You guys know of any others?

well, it has been 1 week since i have recieved my "upgraded" isabella,named isabella lfp-v edition. the upgrade involved adding a much improved type of battery. this battery is a lithium phosphorus  type,with many added benefits over sla type batterys. for those interested in learning more...

over the past few years i have bought and sold many pieces of headphone gear here on head-fi,like many other people,trying to find that perfect balance that attempts to bring us as close to our favorite recordings as possible! enter the red wine audio isabellina hpa(headphone amp/dac combo)...