[Blasyrkh]

hi, i'm thinking of buying a dedicated amp for my sennh hd595 and soon a bd dt880 (or maybe something better).

i want to spend about 300-400$ for it, and it should be a tube amp...not a transistor one. i'll use it only for music (metal, blues, jazz)...any suggestions?
please if you can tell me where to buy at the least cost possible, and from a shop that ships to italy. thank you



P.S. what do you think about the sennh LUCAS for movie watching?

 

[Cousin Patty]

X-can V3 is in the price range

 

[Nomad]

I'm loving it with Earmax Pro Ann. Ed. these days.
You can get an Earmax Pro for that price used, even for less. A new one will cost you a bit more, I think.
I'd suggest any warm tube amp.

Good luck.

 

[Blasyrkh]

thanks for your answers, but unfortunately i don't know if i can get used amps (most because i don't know where to search)

 

[evilgnome]

Millet Hybrid.

 

[Blasyrkh]

Quote:

Originally Posted by evilgnome Millet Hybrid.

too expensive

but headroom amps do really value their costs???

 

[evilgnome]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blasyrkh too expensive but headroom amps do really value their costs???

Only $225 at rockhopperaudio.
Or contact MisterX. Should be a tad cheaper for the DIY option and IMO MisterXs work is more visually appealing.

 

[Blasyrkh]

Quote:

Originally Posted by evilgnome Only $225 at rockhopperaudio. Or contact MisterX. Should be a tad cheaper for the DIY option and IMO MisterXs work is more visually appealing.

only 225$??? why 650 on headroom? :|

does this misterX have a internet web page?
thanks

 

[spike33]

No website. Send him a pm, he's very friendly and helpful. I recommend the M3.

 

[Blasyrkh]

the m3 is the same on rockhopperaudio?
it seems not to be a tube amp

 

[Andrea]

If you look down at my sig, the first amp mentioned is supposed to be perfect with Senns (I'm going to know for certain in few days now, since it's about to land).

 

[fewtch]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blasyrkh only 225$??? why 650 on headroom? :|

The Headroom is a special version with their own electronics, modules, etc. The Rockhopper Audio is a "standard" Millet.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blasyrkh the m3 is the same on rockhopperaudio? it seems not to be a tube amp

Correct... the Millet Hybrid and M3 are two different amps (one tube, one solid state).

 

[n_maher]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blasyrkh only 225$??? why 650 on headroom? :|

They are vastly different amps that share the same heritage. Kind of like an Acura NSX is still a Honda at heart but a Civic it is not. That's no slight on either Rockhopper or other DIY Milletts, they just aren't in the same league as Headroom's amp - just do a search and you'll find my review. I have a bit of experience with Milletts

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Best of luck,

Nate

 

[PFKMan23]

Quote:

Originally Posted by fewtch The Headroom is a special version with their own electronics, modules, etc. The Rockhopper Audio is a "standard" Millet. Correct... the Millet Hybrid and M3 are two different amps (one tube, one solid state).

I wouldn't necessarily call the Millet Hybrid a pure tube amp. It is a hybrid (Tube for gain, the SS component is for the output).

 

[fewtch]

Quote:

Originally Posted by PFKMan23 I wouldn't necessarily call the Millet Hybrid a pure tube amp. It is a hybrid (Tube for gain, the SS component is for the output).

Right... that's why it's called the Millet Hybrid.

Man, we debate some nitpicky stuff around here...