[noobie72]

Hi,

I know this has been asked a million times before and I have read countless threads on this, but I'm still looking for an amp to power my HD580s and possibly HD650s if I upgrade.

I listen to music via laptop through an E-MU 0404 external DAC/AMP and was looking for an amp with more punch. The only other amp I've tried is the Eddie Current EC/SS which I felt had more power than the E-MU, but didin't drive the headphones with more authority, just louder.

Are there any amps around $400 that will do this? I'm looking for an amp that will add some brightness since I'll probably be upgrading to the HD650s for more soundstage and bass.

Thanks.

 

[jc9394]

Gilmore Lite for SS and Darkvoice 3322 for tube...

 

[Edi]

I agree with the Darkvoice 3322, I have the DV and 650 and it sounds great to my ears.

 

[Sparky14]

Little Dot MkIII works great with my HD650s.

 

[noobie72]

Is the Gilmore Lite more powerful than the Eddie Current? All the reviews I've read put them about the same. I've read the Senn's like amps with a lot of current, so tube amps are the way to go. If I go with the DV or Little Dot, can I configure them to remove some of the "darkness" of the Senns?

 

[jc9394]

I did the foam mod and recabled my HD600 and I do not hear any darkness or veil ssound even with RSA Mustang.

 

[mow_the_hawk]

I really enjoy the ASL MG Head MKIII. It is a tube amp that runs about $400. It has amazing synergy with Sennheiser headphones. I have heard it with the HD600, HD650, and love it with my HD580.

 

[mbd2884]

Ooh man, once I get my hands on the Audiotailor Jade sometime in the next few months, I would be able to provide better advice for this thread. But from the reviews I read, the EC/SS is quite a SS amp, Tubes may be your answer then.

 

[Cankin]

Gilmore lite is really good with Senn

 

[jc9394]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cankin /img/forum/go_quote.gif Gilmore lite is really good with Senn

X2 but I still prefer a good tube amp with Senn HD600/650. The synergy is so much better.

 

[noobie72]

Thanks everyone. I'm going to try the SS amps for now and going to bump my price ceiling. I'm going to look for a Graham Slee Solo or Headamp GS-1 on the B&S forums. If I don't like them, I can sell them for minimal loss and go the tube amp route.

Thanks again.

 

[rurika]

None opinions with SS.

But for tubes, you won't go wrong with DV332 ( I never heard DV3322 but I think it's great for HD650 too).

My friend use HD650s with SR-71A, now He go to tubes.