[Monir]

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May as well look at the Magni if you're looking at the O2.

I completely forgot about the Magni. I can't say anything about how it sounds, but technically it should be superior to the O2 in some regards. For example, it delivers 1W into 50ohm, whereas O2 should have around ~500mW @ 50ohm.
 
As said before, LCD-2 is a pair of planar magnetics that are fairly easy to drive, and since people do run it through ex an O2 without any issues I can't say whether you need a lot of output power at all. But according to Audeze, their recommendation is around 1W into 50ohm.
source: http://support.audeze.com/entries/20866002-Selecting-an-amp-

 

[OPR8R]

They say 1W is "bare minimum".
 
I got 1.4W into my LCD2's with my Kenwood KR-6030 (vintage) receiver.  And it has bass and treble nobs.
 

 

[candrifter]

some of the older pioneer sx receivers are very good also

 

[nam3less]

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Unfortunately I don't have old receivers but I do appreciate every suggestion you guys make. Thanks 

Try the Schiit Magni. I find it does extremely well with the LCD2 for $100.
 
I'm currently running the LCD2 out of an Asgard 2/ODAC and it's very good as well. 
 
I won't get into a debate on which amp out of the two is better. Generally you get what you pay for (pre amp outs, gain switch, better volume pot, to name a few features of the Asgard 2 over the magni), but either one will drive the LCD2 to its potential. 

 

[DefQon]

Glad there are some here running it off vintage grade integrated amplifiers/receivers. Even with my PM-32 driving my HD800's sound extremely good, no need for purrins/Anax mod to tame down treble, this baby has bass, balance and treble dials for easy adjustment.

 

[Ohmmzz]

IMO and Exp, Audeze LCD2,3 doing very well with solid state amps. A hybrid amp like (Cav,L.G.) is also really good to pare with 2,3.

Another thing that I just found that LCD2,3 need really good sources to shine too (very important).

 

[DefQon]

I found quite the opposite for the 2's. They are very forgiving with source.

 

[Monir]

Yup, I also find the LCD-2 to be very forgiving. At times even more forgiving than my HD650.

 

[Dubstep Girl]

I find the 650 more forgiving than lcd rev 2 cause the highs are more rolled off and the mids are more laid back. Rev1 might be different

 

[squallkiercosa]

I was looking for a Audinst because the all in one enclosure but I don't think Ill be moving the LCD-2 that often. I just bought the Schiit Magni/modi combo. Maybe later in life a powerful amp will be on my sight. Thanks to all of you!

 

[DefQon]

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I find the 650 more forgiving than lcd rev 2 cause the highs are more rolled off and the mids are more laid back. Rev1 might be different

My modded rev.1's are not as forgiving as rev.2's with source as it can sound quite sibilant and harsh if fed with low bit rate mp3's or highly compressed music files. But before they were modded, the rev.1's are about on par with HD650's with forgiving crappy source input.

 

[DefQon]

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I was looking for a Audinst because the all in one enclosure but I don't think Ill be moving the LCD-2 that often. I just bought the Schiit Magni/modi combo. Maybe later in life a powerful amp will be on my sight. Thanks to all of you!

You should gotten the DNA Stratus, only $350.

 

[squallkiercosa]

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You should gotten the DNA Stratus, only $350.

My bank account was already in pain. Besides the DAC/Amp combo sold me. I'm not in hurry, my business doesn't look that bright to spend a lot anyway.

 

[negura]

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I find the 650 more forgiving than lcd rev 2 cause the highs are more rolled off and the mids are more laid back. Rev1 might be different

 
This. The HD650s are more forgiving because of the rolloff and that's usually where a lot of wrongs can be found in some recordings. That said the LCD-2.2s are some of the most forgiving high-end headphones. 

 

[Ohmmzz]

IMO&EXP again, I have to say both LCD2v.2,3 are not that kind of forgiving or etc. Please do this, 1.paired LCD2v.2,3 with a high power amp > 4w. 2.use good source(DAC, files) to reveal the different.
If you use something low power output = compromise the sound of the LCD2v.2,3 (every single file is forgiving,acceptable but lacks of image,sound stage, crystal clear, and etc. In long term listening, I found that their sound signature is boring and I have to crank up the volume for details and clear image.
When the LCD2v.2,3 pair with the right amp, the vocal is sweet and crystal clear, image is stable, sound stage is spread out from L to R.
**Even crank up the volume higher than normal listening, no problem with ears pain at all

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