[minjae0810]

Hello Head-fi,
 
I recently purchased a Beyerdynamic T1, but I don't have an amp to drive it.
 
I'm trying to listen to it with FiiO E9, but it just doesn't sound good enough for me.
 
I've read though hundreds of posts and threads, but most of them are leading me to >$800 amps like
 
SPL, Meier, etc...
 
I know that I should have thought about an amp beforehand, but
 
Is there an amp below $600 that will make this headphone shine?
 
Will it be a better idea to return these and get something that's easier to drive?
 
Thanks in advance,
 

 

[khollister]

Woo Audio WA3 if you are OK with tubes

 

[GreatDane]

NOOOO, don't return them if you like the T1 sound signature. I have a Woo 3 and it drives the T1 with plenty of power to spare and sounds great for $500. I've had my Woo 3 for 5 years and have no real reasons to upgrade. For me that's amazing.

 

[minjae0810]

Woo audio sounds great, but I can't seem to pay through paypal because
my cards are from Korea, etc.
 
Are there any other options?
 
How are the m-stage matrix and little dot amps?

 

[orkney]

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NOOOO, don't return them if you like the T1 sound signature. I have a Woo 3 and it drives the T1 with plenty of power to spare and sounds great for $500. I've had my Woo 3 for 5 years and have no real reasons to upgrade. For me that's amazing.

x3 for the WA3. I prefer it to the 6 for the T1s. With a little time and some dosh invested in tubes it is a mesmerizing combination, even at very low volumes. The GCHA has a smooth sound with good imaging and is a good-value companion for the T1s also, I'd say. I'd expect the MF V3 to do a nice job also, though I haven't heard it. The M-Stage should be very good too. I had one a while back and liked it, but didn't have the T1s then. Have you looked at Dark Voice offerings?
 
best,
 
o

 

[Asr]

http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/530556/new-schiit-lyr-hybrid-6w-headphone-amp-yes-six-watts-rms
 
Or if you want something now, the Valhalla could work in a pinch. Sounded pretty good with the T1 when I tried it at an audio show.

 

[minjae0810]

Wow, thank you all.
 
I ordered a Valhalla from Schiit.
 
The reviews generally seemed to suggest that it would be a nice match, and it looks nice
 
If I like it, I might get the Lyr when it comes out.
 
I couldn't get the payment to work on woo audio, so I gave up :'( but I would love to try it in the future.
 
I can't wait for my box of schiit to arrive XD!