[ClintonL]

Hey guys, looking at amps for the hd800 and i can't really decide what to get. Looking at the valhalla 2 but i heard they're kinda lifeless and neutral for the hd800's. Would prefer a warmish sound. Also been told of the bottlehead crack but unfortunately i don't know how to solder. Are there any other reccomendations around the price range?

 

[Me x3]

  Hey guys, looking at amps for the hd800 and i can't really decide what to get. Looking at the valhalla 2 but i heard they're kinda lifeless and neutral for the hd800's. Would prefer a warmish sound. Also been told of the bottlehead crack but unfortunately i don't know how to solder. Are there any other reccomendations around the price range?

Matrix HPA-2 should work very well.
 
Otherwise, sell HD800 and pick a late T1 v1.
(straight forward route to a similarly detailed and open but warmer sound)

 

[ProtegeManiac]

http://www.head-fi.org/t/574391/review-of-meier-audio-corda-jazz-with-technology-upgrade

 

[Monsterzero]

pickup a vintage receiver and forget about amps

 

[Me x3]

Well, that's always an option. Receivers normally have a really high output impedance which interacts with HD800's impedance (big bump in the mid bass) resulting in a warmer sound.

A bit of EQ can yield similar results

 

[silvrr]

Not sure if you are in the US or if this is still available but came across your thread and this ad today.

http://www.head-fi.org/t/806839/black-bottlehead-crack-bbc