[rescue diver]

Hi members,
 
so far I plugged my Sennies directly into my Marantz PM-94 (a beast of a solid state integrated amp).
Due to the fact that I want to sell that amp and the rest of my gear I´m plannig to plug my Marantz CD-94 to a HPA.
BUT: Which one shall I buy???
New or used is equal to me.

 

[Fatiim]

Hi rescue diver,
 
Although I don't have a HD600, I have a HD580 (same drivers as yours, but less well matched) and a HD800. Of course I use the HD800 the most.

If you like DIY amps, I would recommend a M3 (that's what I use personnally), or for a smaller budget , a CK2III.
They will both drive easily your HD600.
IMHO, the M^3 is a very transparent amp, and results in an impressively natural sound when I use my HD800 and good recordings...
I have mine since a few months and love it!

 

[PurpleAngel]

Might try asking about amping the HD-600s on this thread.
http://www.head-fi.org/t/538255/sennheiser-hd-600-appreciation-thread

 

[rescue diver]

No DIY please.

 

[bce22]

check out the project ember. you can buy it prebuilt for just over $300. Has enough power even for he-6. can take a wide variety of tubes. has automatic biasing, heater selection and other features .
 
it might be right up your alley.

 

[rescue diver]

Never heard of that one, do you have a link for me?

 

[bce22]

I'm on my phone at work so it's a little difficult however check out their website I believe it's garage1217.com

Also this is similar to the project sunrise and project horizon amps but works with a wider range of phones.


I can provide more links this evening when I'm home.

 

[rescue diver]

Thanks in advance.

 

[CJG888]

The Little Dot Mk III also works well (if you upgrade the driver tubes to Voskhods).

 

[HPiper]

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The Little Dot Mk III also works well (if you upgrade the driver tubes to Voskhods).

This is what I use and it sounds great, even with the stock tubes.

 

[CJG888]

So far, the best match by far (to my ears) is the Audio-gd SA-31. This costs USD500, but if this is too much, you could consider a second-hand C-2, which sounds somewhat similar.

 

[rescue diver]

Thank you for your answers.

 

[beyondthepale35]

Ive got an Ember and a CKKIII and honestly, the Ember blows it away with my 650s. Just effortless power and really brings out the beautiful tone of the 650s. Plus, tube rolling is a lot easier since the Ember auto biases and automatically adjusts the voltage; plug and play is a nice luxury.

 

[lsamod]

  Ive got an Ember and a CKKIII and honestly, the Ember blows it away with my 650s. Just effortless power and really brings out the beautiful tone of the 650s. Plus, tube rolling is a lot easier since the Ember auto biases and automatically adjusts the voltage; plug and play is a nice luxury.

Is Ember better than Crack?

 

[Woodhouse]

Can you elaborate on what you are looking for? e.g. price range, music you listen to, type of sound you enjoy etc. I'm not familiar with the Marantz PM-94s amp section