[dugforeva]

I am looking an amp that would go well with the D7000's. I also need to get a DAC as well, I was thinking of simply going with the Lavry DA11 to kill two birds with one stone.

Would that pairing be sufficient or should I simple get a separate amp that would match the Denon's better? My budget for a solo amp would be 700-800. My budget for a DAC/amp combo would be around $1500.

Just for reference my sources would be the oppo bdp83 multidisc player and lossless audio files from the PC. I listen to a wide variety of music mainly Jazz and hard rock.

Any recommendations would be welcome, thanks!

 

[MacedonianHero]

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Originally Posted by dugforeva /img/forum/go_quote.gif I am looking an amp that would go well with the D7000's. I also need to get a DAC as well, I was thinking of simply going with the Lavry DA11 to kill two birds with one stone. Would that pairing be sufficient or should I simple get a separate amp that would match the Denon's better? My budget for a solo amp would be 700-800. My budget for a DAC/amp combo would be around $1500. Just for reference my sources would be the oppo bdp83 multidisc player and lossless audio files from the PC. I listen to a wide variety of music mainly Jazz and hard rock. Any recommendations would be welcome, thanks!

I love tube amps and my combination of Cambridge DacMagic --> Mapletree Ear+HD (w/ Sylvania Grey Plate 5751 tube) is absolutely magical with my D7000s.

Cost of new MAD Ear+HD: $680
Cost of Cambridge DacMagic: $450

Just my two cents. I would however recommend getting a separate DAC/AMP. New DAC chipsets are released every few years and really improve on the previous one, that way you could still keep your amp.

 

[dugforeva]

Interesting, In a couple of other threads I've seen some contention as to whether or not tube amps are good for the Denon's. I think I'd rather go with a solid state one as they require less maintenance, and mroe people seem to favor them for these cans.

 

[Jodet]

I like tubes on Denons, if they are the right kind. I had a Sound Quest SQ-84 and it was amazing on my D5k's.

I have a Woo WA6 on order.

 

[MacedonianHero]

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Originally Posted by dugforeva /img/forum/go_quote.gif Interesting, In a couple of other threads I've seen some contention as to whether or not tube amps are good for the Denon's. I think I'd rather go with a solid state one as they require less maintenance, and mroe people seem to favor them for these cans.

I don't understand your less maintenance comment? The tubes last for years (my last set went 4 years on another device). You can also have fun with tube rolling to change and improve the sound to your tastes...they are warmer sounding and IMO trounce solid state amps!

 

[drgameboy]

get EF1 for amp. it is a hybrid amp and it has awesome synergy with the denons. for dac either get DACMAGIC or V-DAC. dont waste you dang money getting overpriced DACs, you wont even notice a difference imho.

 

[glitch39]

I concur on hybrids. Also, listen to the M3 if you can. Nice combo. Pair well with a very good DAC. I like the Lavry, but IMO, you can better it by going separates for the same price

 

[aimlink]

I highly recommend an HeadRoom amp. Their signature sound go very well with the Denons.

 

[paquiem]

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Originally Posted by drgameboy /img/forum/go_quote.gif get EF1 for amp. it is a hybrid amp and it has awesome synergy with the denons. for dac either get DACMAGIC or V-DAC. dont waste you dang money getting overpriced DACs, you wont even notice a difference imho.

I disagree with drgameboy on DAC differences. I upgraded from a V-DAC to a Bel Canto DAC3 and there was a very clear improvement even with a cheap amp that was DV 336 SE.

I still can recommend the V-DAC as a budget DAC, especially with a better power supply. I bought a Little Pinkie for my V-DAC and the improvement was drastic. Though with the OPs budget maybe go for one of Audio-GD's DACs? I also would recommend separate DAC+amp with that budget.

 

[tosehee]

I heard it rocks with phoenix, but that's from a owner, so take it however u like. I used to have woo6 and with low impedance phones, it wasn't great. I wouldn't go with woo amps.

 

[koc]

sorry to jump in your thread dugforeva

I recently bought AH-D7000 and I have DACMagic + Graham slee solo amp

I bought the Graham amp with my old HD650

Should i change the amp and buy better one for the D7000 or no ?

Thank you

 

[plonter]

from my experience with the AHD5000, the headroom ultra amps sound amazing with them, giving them all the power and dynamics they need.

the EF1 also sounds great with those, a little more relaxed tone(with the right tube) than the headroom SS, but not less good. I strongly recommend it.