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Hi.
I know there's many threads about amps for HD650 but I have a Musical Fidelity V-Can with my HD650 and SR125i and I'm thinking about buying a better desktop amp but how many do I need to spend to hear a noticeable improvement ? Are the Creek OBH21SE (400€) or the Musical Fidelity X-Can V8p (380€) good enough or should I save up money to buy a better amp than the 2 I've mentioned ?
I don't need an amp/dac combo and I prefer not having a DIY amp.
I'm looking for a balanced amp : not too bright and forward because of the Sr125i but not too smooth and bassy either because of the HD650
 
My source is a Cambridge DacMagic with a Rotel RCD-02 CD Player and I mostly listen to rock music.
 
Thanks

 

[intox]

No one can help me ?
I need some advice please. Should I keep my current V-can or should I upgrade for a 300€-400€ amp like Creek OBH21SE, X-Can V8 or a Little Dot MKV or save up some money for a higher end amp like the Meier Concerto (500€-600€) ?
 
Thanks

 

[VALIENTE]

There are so many amps that you could choose from. HD650 is an audiophile headphone that requires serious amplification. WooAudio amps must be one on your list.

 

[Seld]

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There are so many amps that you could choose from. HD650 is an audiophile headphone that requires serious amplification. WooAudio amps must be one on your list.

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Hd650 will scale very well going to better amp.
WooAudio Wa6 is a good match. Some other prefer the Burson Ha160 (a bit more bright).
Another amp that you could consider is the CEC HD53N (balanced and unbalanced) but is more expensive.
 
I don't know the Creek, but the X-Can V8p was not a good match for my taste... trying to explain better: the hd650 plugged in the V8p was so "normal", then plugged into the wa6 was singing.
 
 

 

[intox]

I've read a lot about Burston HA160 , WooAudio WA6, Lehmann BCL, ... but I'd rather not to spend more than 250€ (340$) for an amp.
 
I've found a used Gilmore Lite (220€) or a Graham Slee Novo (170€).
Do both of them driver the HD650 or a lower impedance can like a SR225i well ? Which one is better ? I have not much experience with amp (I'm currently listening to them with the HPout of my loudspeaker amp or my mf v-can). A quite neutral amp would be great which will give my HD650 a bit more punch. I'm not very demanding : I'm just looking for an amp which will drive the hd650 quite well. I mostly listen to rock music.
 
Thanks.

 

[intox]

anyone ?

 

[intox]

Bump.
Which amp should I buy between Graham Slee Novo or Gilmore Lite to drive high impedance cans (HD650, DT880 600ohm, ...) ? I just want a cheap (< 250€) and powerful amp to drive them.

 

[shipsupt]

 

You're not likely to get many replies to the "which x should I buy" questions here. Most of the knowledgable hf'ers are happy to share impressions and information so you can make your own decisions on what to buy. You can find a lot of detailed information on those amps driving those cans if you search the threads, I know because I recently did when I was considering the G-lite.

I can't compare the two, I've never heard the Graham. I can say that the G-lite will easily drive the 650's and from my listening and other reports it matches well with Grados. Many report this Grado synergy. It's a very clear and strong little amp. On it's own merit I don't hesitate to recommend it... But I'm probably not one of those knowledgable guys I spoke of.