Amp for Ultrasone PRO 900

[somestranger26]

Now that I've upgraded my headphones, I need to get a dedicated amp for them instead of what's in my signature. I was trying to build a MSSH but gave up on that, and I'm mainly looking at tube amps because I figure the warmth tubes are known for would synergize well with the Pro 900 in addition to their visual appeal. I was looking at the Little Dot I+, MKII and MKIII mainly, and the MKIII is already breaking the original budget I had. So, I'm wondering if head-fi has any suggestions for a $200 or lower amp to match my 'phones. Thanks in advance.

 

[HeatFan12]

For your budget and tubes, I would go for the I+. Go with the stock version and acquire some EF91 & EF92 tubes and you will be all set. I tried many tubes in the I+ with the PRO900s, but always go back to the EF92 family for them.

Good luck

 

[boomy3555]

The Head-Direct EF-1 Hybrid is on sale at Head-direct for 299.00. Get the tech advances of ss while still adding the warmth of the tubes and have the tube rolling option availlable. The 900's may be a bit too low impedence for a straight tube amp. When I match it up with the 900's I have coming I'll let you know

 

[HeatFan12]

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Originally Posted by boomy3555 /img/forum/go_quote.gif The Head-Direct EF-1 Hybrid is on sale at Head-direct for 299.00. Get the tech advances of ss while still adding the warmth of the tubes and have the tube rolling option availlable. The 900's may be a bit too low impedence for a straight tube amp. When I match it up with the 900's I have coming I'll let you know

The EF-1 is also a good choice with a lot of great reviews. The I+ is also a hybrid, while the LD MKIII, IV are straight tube..

 

[boomy3555]

What's an I+ ?

 

[HeatFan12]

Little Dot I+. A small hybrid amp able to use 3 different families of tubes and all variants (EF95, EF91, EF92). There are several large threads on it including tube rolling....

 

[boomy3555]

Thanks,
I'm aware of little Dot. When I saw I+ I just didn't connect the "Dots" so to speak.

Those DAMN Romans !!!

 

[HeatFan12]

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Originally Posted by boomy3555 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Thanks, I'm aware of little Dot. When I saw I+ I just didn't connect the "Dots" so to speak. Those DAMN Romans !!!

Yeah, I know what you mean. The next Little Dot is the MKIVIIVVXX...

Love their amps though....

 

[boomy3555]

I recently ordered the Head-Direct EF-1 because of it's 299.99 sale price and at the time I was looking at the Little Dots but I do most of my On-Line pruchasing at work and the Firewall here won't let me go to eBay and that's about the only place to find them.
I'll keep looking because upgraditis is incurable.

 

[nsx_23]

Slightly off topic, but where are people getting their Ultrasone Pro 900? I'm upgrading from the Proline 550, and its either HD650 of the pro 900.

I'm having a bitch of a time trying to find a seller.

 

[boomy3555]

B&H Photo

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...fessional.html

click on the "email me a better price" link
I just paid 469.95

 

[HeatFan12]

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Originally Posted by nsx_23 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Slightly off topic, but where are people getting their Ultrasone Pro 900? I'm upgrading from the Proline 550, and its either HD650 of the pro 900. I'm having a bitch of a time trying to find a seller.

NSL (Northern Sound & Light)..They have the best prices on Ultrasone. I have bought all of mine through them..Great service too......Right now PRO 900- $344.80...before shipping....

Just caught this- Only USA...

 

[ArmAndHammer]

I love my Little Dot I+ with my DT-770/80's. I have the Sylvania Gold 408A tubes and they are great.

 

[somestranger26]

Is the I+ really that good that you are all recommending it over getting the more expensive LD amps?

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Originally Posted by boomy3555 /img/forum/go_quote.gif The Head-Direct EF-1 Hybrid is on sale at Head-direct for 299.00. Get the tech advances of ss while still adding the warmth of the tubes and have the tube rolling option availlable. The 900's may be a bit too low impedence for a straight tube amp. When I match it up with the 900's I have coming I'll let you know

I'm certainly interested to see what you think of the EF-1... my wallet really hates when I constantly look at (and often buy...) things over budget.

 

[HeatFan12]

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Originally Posted by somestranger26 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Is the I+ really that good that you are all recommending it over getting the more expensive LD amps.

For the budget you stated and for low impedance phones- yes.
I have not heard the EF-1, so I can't advise on that...