[arielext]

Hi,

I'm looking for a new amp for my K340, now using the Corda Aria, which is pretty good. What amp(s) have a good synergy with the K340?

 

[BushGuy]

Well, as you are aware - first and foremost is LOTS of POWER. So, now a few things learned/realized ..............since there are no sharp edges to the k340 sound needing rounding - so a softer or slightly tube-y presentation would not be a necessary factor. In fact, my eventual choice is the "sterner" presentation of the two amps that became my first two options - Corda Prehead, and P.S. Audio GCHA. A k340 owner in Scandinavia has both amps, but until our conversation, he had been not been really using them, since he was not thrilled with his less-bassy varient they were merely o.k. (IHO) with his Prehead......so, now he tried them with his P.S. Audio GCHA........and he was pleased

.........on the otherhand, my k340 are the bassier varient, so I gambled they might be work as well or better with the Prehead - and that seems to be true (also, I like its' crossfeed and would be also running DarthBeyers, and dt990(05) from it)........I also learned something else with a subsequent purchase - the difference between std. and SE versions is evident (to me) from the day you plug them in. It is worth the money to get the more expensive version.

 

[chat7]

I had the same question before and I ended up with Darkvoice Tha336i.
You can't go wrong with this amp. Just search for impression. There're a lot.

 

[mrarroyo]

I would suggest either the Heed CanAmp or the Musical Fidelity X-Can V3. Either of these amps are readily available in Europe with the correct voltage and most importantly customer support. Good luck.

 

[Kees]

MF X-can V3 and K340 are an excellent match.

 

[RedLeader]

ask philodox, he knows all about the K340.

 

[guzziguy]

I listen to my K340s everyday driven by a SLAM PPX3. They work well together.

 

[xand1x]

I'd recommend a Dynahi

 

[derekbmn]

The SinglePower SLAM amp's are a match made in heaven with the k340's.

 

[KT88]

As I have head more than a few amps with my K340's, I can say this:
MPX3 SLAM with upgrades (1700$) + K340 = O.K. nothing more.
DarkVoice 336I + K340 = a great match.

BTW, I have tested the LD2 today, and it has more than enought power to handle the K340. Its not a very good amp in terms of sound, but for uits price its amazing.

 

[arielext]

thanks all for the input, I'll check out some of the reviews.
The darkvoice sure looks like a winner.

 

[philodox]

The K340's need power? Really?

Lets just say that my new balanced tube amp [being delivered to me on Thursday now, it seems] puts out 100 volts peak to peak and enough current to satisfy any headphone in existance. This is after trying a Dynahi, Eddie Current HD-25, Lavry DA10, Sol Headphone Amp, and a Modded T-Amp in the comfort of my home and many others at meets. Out of those that I owned or had for extended auditions, the Dynahi [Gain of 10] was the only one that truely drove it properly... but it was not really to my taste. Most SinglePower amps seem to be able to drive them very well depending on tube compliment. The top end headroom amps are also a good choice. The McAlister Audio PL10 would be my personal recommendation as it was a very nice match with them and is quite reasonably priced. He can also tweak the amp to your tastes and has a PL12 model [not listed on his site] if you want to spend a bit more.

 

[n_maher]

People have made some great recommendations but it's all for naught until you tell us what your budget is. Currently you're looking at anywhere from ~$300 up to well north of $1000.

 

[arielext]

Just to let you know, I'm now part of team darkvoice!
Thanks to all who helped me make this dissicion.

 

[KT88]

Great! its a great combo. Tey tuberolling and modding your amp, it did a huge difrence for me